Ren Skincare Face Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“REN Clean Skincare, Face The Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream renews the eye area in as little as 7 days, noticeably banishing dark circles and hydrating the skin whilst minimising irritation.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Undecane~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneGlycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4%
- 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 triglycerideTridecane~2.1–2.6%
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleatePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateShea butter ethyl esters~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersAvena sativa kernel oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSorbitol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolJojoba esters~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersXylitylglucoside~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSilica~1–1.2%
Sodium chloride~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAnhydroxylitol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.55–0.85%
- 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 waxPropanediol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBenzyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.7%
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.45–0.65%
Xylitol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolGlycogen~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenPolyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate~0.4–0.65%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropylene carbonate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.2–0.35%
Polyglycerin-3~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Tocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Undecane, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Avena sativa kernel oil, Sorbitol, Jojoba esters, Xylitylglucoside, Silica, Sodium chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Propanediol, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearalkonium hectorite, Xylitol, Glycogen, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene carbonate, Glucose, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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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.
| Ren SkincareFace Brightening Dark Circle Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | One Love OrganicsSkin Dew Coconut Water Cream | ACOSensitive Balance Face Cream | BiodermaSensitive balance cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $31.40 | $58.00+$26.60 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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