Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eyecare Cream
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MoisturizingSh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-22 + 13 moreWorks well
“What it does This cream contains date seed extract, which illuminates and refreshes the area around the eyes, while avocado protein extract, hyaluronic acid, and a proprietary peptide complex help to improve hydration and firmness over time.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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: cholesterol, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-22
Anti-agingSide benefit · Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-22 + 1 moreMay help
This product contains sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-22. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 4 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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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3–3.7%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneTrehalose~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePentylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglycerin-3~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Pyrus malus seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Pyrus malus fruit water~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.6–0.9%
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPhoenix dactylifera seed~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed avocado protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclohexasiloxane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 copolymerPeg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPropanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 crosspolymerPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeTromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Peg/ppg-19/19 dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAscorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCholesterol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPeg-800~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSaccharide hydrolysate~0.15–0.3%
Polyglutamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSh-oligopeptide-1~0.15–0.25%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-22~0.1–0.15%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-22Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Pentylene glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Pyrus malus seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Pyrus malus fruit water, Citrus limon peel oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Phoenix dactylifera seed, Hydrolyzed avocado protein, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Propanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Tromethamine, Peg/ppg-19/19 dimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ascorbic acid, Cholesterol, Peg-800, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin, Saccharide hydrolysate, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Unknown, Sh-polypeptide-22, Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta
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| Saturday SkinWide Awake Brightening Eyecare CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYTimeless EGF Eye Cream | Satuday SkinPretty Pop Probiotic Power Whipped Cream | LABIOTTEAesthe RX Collagen Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 46% | 44% |
| Price | — | $50.70 | — | $95.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Saturday Skin - Wide Awake Brightening Eyecare Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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, polyglutamic acid, polyglycerin-3, saccharide hydrolysate and sodium hyaluronate) 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). Cholesterol, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, glyceryl stearate and pentylene glycol 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (sh-polypeptide-22 0.10% - 0.15% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%). 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.
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.
Price
The product retails for 43.00A$ in Australia and for 49.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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