PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Firming Eye Contour Cream
saccharide isomerate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
polyglutamic acid
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
squalane
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Visibly reduces puffiness and dark circles Targets wrinkle formation, fine lines and crow’s feet Hydrates and replenishes delicate eye skin Reduces signs of fatigue & tiredness Firms and tightens for youthful eyes Soothes and calms inflamed skin SKIN TYPE Normal, dry, oily, combination, mature and sensitive skin.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
bellis perennis flower extract
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
santalum acuminatum fruit extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
bellis perennis flower extract
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
santalum acuminatum fruit extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
behenyl alcohol
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
glycerin
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Behenyl alcohol, Glycerin, C13-15 alkane, Unknown, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Saccharide isomerate, Bellis perennis flower extract, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Unknown, Coffea arabica seed oil, Glycine soja extract, Centella asiatica leaf/stem extract, Actinotus helianthi flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hieracium pilosella extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium glutamate, Water, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium citrate, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effect of green Coffea arabica L. seed oil on extracellular matrix components and water-channel expression in in vitro and ex vivo human skin models
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oils
- Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oil
- Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studies
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- γ‐Polyglutamic Acid Produced by Bacillus Subtilis (Natto): Structural Characteristics, Chemical Properties and Biological Functionalities
- Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applications
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin