Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye Gel by Rodial
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Key Benefits Provides moisture for dehydrated skinReduces the appearance of wrinkles beneath the eyesBrightens up darkened areasProtects against pollutantsReduces puffinessPlumps up the skin UK200008647”
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“corrects skin tone and smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. . NAB Arnica Extract.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Key Benefits Provides moisture for dehydrated skinReduces the appearance of wrinkles beneath the eyesBrightens up darkened areasProtects against pollutantsReduces puffinessPlumps up the skin UK200008647”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (chrysin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Arnica montana flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneMethyl trimethicone~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePolysilicone-11~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Propylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethicone~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolArnica montana flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 copolymerLaminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
- 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 crosspolymerDimethiconol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolTriethanolamine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- 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 SqualaneEthylhexyl cocoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateSteareth-20~0.3–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Croton lechleri resin extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Croton lechleri resin extractChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateN-hydroxysuccinimide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about N-hydroxysuccinimidePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Chrysin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinPalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Polysilicone-11, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Arnica montana flower extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Laminaria digitata extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Triethanolamine, Squalane, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Steareth-20, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Croton lechleri resin extract, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Sorbitan isostearate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Chrysin, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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| RodialDragon's Blood Eye Gel by RodialYOUR PRODUCT | Kerstin FlorianCorrecting Brightening Eye Creme | L'Oréal ParisHydra Nutrition Paraben Free Honey Eye Gel | MALIN + GOETZRevitalizing Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $64.00 | $85.00+$21.00 | $24.99−$39.01 | $72.00+$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Rodial - Dragon's Blood Eye Gel by Rodial" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and rosa damascena flower water) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dimethicone, dimethiconol, squalane and cyclopentasiloxane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.35% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Rodial" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 43.00$ up to 83.00$ in the United States, from 64.00£ up to 94.50£ in the United Kingdom, for 73.50CA$ in Canada and for 105.00A$ in Australia.
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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 Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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