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Sand & Sky Anti-Ageing Eye Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate 1.2% - 1.8%Argania spinosa kernel oil 1.7% - 2.5%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Sand & Sky - Anti-Ageing Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sand & Sky - Anti-Ageing Eye Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) 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 (argania spinosa kernel oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, decyl oleate, arachidyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) 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 (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.15% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sand & Sky" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 31.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-Ageing Eye Cream

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This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5. This ingredient 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.

acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.45%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This cream is the perfect addition to your daily skincare routine, with a peptide complex including EYESERYL® and CERNILYS®, to reduce puffiness and promote micro-circulation, and hyaluronic acid to deliver intense hydration to your under-eyes.

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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: argania spinosa kernel oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5

acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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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Key Actives

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.7% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Potential irritants

hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 2.6% - 3.9%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

1,2-hexanediol 1.1% - 1.7%

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A preservative

Comodogenic ingredients

decyl oleate 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

triticum vulgare germ oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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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

decyl oleate 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Decyl oleate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Garcinia indica seed butter, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Cedrus atlantica bark extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Tocopherol, Arachidyl alcohol, Carbomer, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Methylpropanediol, Arachidyl glucoside, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-5 sodium ascorbyl phosphate +4 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +29 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 sodium ascorbyl phosphate +1 more Other: retinol tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +22 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 limnanthes alba seed oil +2 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate glycerin Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 palmitoyl oligopeptide +3 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +12 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 glycerin Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 caffeine +5 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: glycerin Other: salicyloyl phytosphingosine caffeine +2 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate glycerin +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract hyaluronic acid	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 glycerin +1 more Other: gluconolactone caffeine +5 more
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Potential Irritants	acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +4 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +8 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +8 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +96 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +25 more

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