Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
“Soften the look of dark circles and reduce the appearance of fine lines for more visibly firm, rested-looking eyes with our clinically tested formula.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneRetinol, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
“Brightening Retinol Eye Crème”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Retinol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl olivate~4.7–5.7%
Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitan olivate~2.8–3.4%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxCoco-caprylate/caprate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSesamum indicum seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterNiacinamide~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideRetinol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolSodium hyaluronate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBidens pilosa extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.4–0.6%
Rubia cordifolia root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crocus sativus flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.6%
Brassica nigra seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inula racemosa root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficus benghalensis bark/bud extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Berberis aristata root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractVetiveria zizanoides root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Symplocos racemosa bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mesua ferrea flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butea monosperma bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Callicarpa macrophylla fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyperus rotundus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractRosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyurethane crosspolymer-1~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl olivate, Unknown, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Niacinamide, Retinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Bidens pilosa extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Rubia cordifolia root extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Brassica nigra seed extract, Unknown, Inula racemosa root extract, Ficus benghalensis bark/bud extract, Berberis aristata root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Vetiveria zizanoides root extract, Symplocos racemosa bark extract, Mesua ferrea flower extract, Butea monosperma bark extract, Callicarpa macrophylla fruit extract, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Unknown, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Polyurethane crosspolymer-1, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Polyvinyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| RanavatBrightening Retinol Eye CrèmeYOUR PRODUCT | GeologieEye Cream - Anti-Aging Formula | Dr. Bailey Skin CareAdvanced Corrective Eye Cream | ReplenixBrightening Eye Cream for Discoloration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $105.00 | $29.00−$76.00 | — | $46.50−$58.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Vitamin C | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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