REVOLUTION SKINCARE Cooling Cucumber Eye Gel
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Lightweight and airy, the intensely moisturising eye gel locks in hydration for long-lasting, touchable softness, making it the equivalent of a pamper evening with cucumber slices over your eyes.”
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.
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: squalane, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“An enrichment of potent yet skin-loving Glycerin encourages the appearance of a deeply hydrated and replenished complexion, allowing you to embrace the look of brighter, more youthful under-eye skin with a lit-from-within glow.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUrea~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMethyl trimethicone~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeTriethanolamine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSqualane~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.01–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Urea, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Methyl trimethicone, Triethanolamine, Squalane, Disodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| REVOLUTION SKINCARECooling Cucumber Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | DarphinHYDRASKIN Eye Refresh Gel-Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $3.91 | $29.26+$25.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Cooling Cucumber Eye Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Urea and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Squalane and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 3.20£ up to 8.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 10.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5
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