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Sensai Expert Refreshing Eye Essence

Name: Sensai - Expert Refreshing Eye Essence
Brand: Sensai

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Glycerin, Squalane + 10 more

Works

What the product description says

“SENSAI, Expert The Refreshing Eye Essence is a smooth and silky gel that soothes and hydrates the delicate eye area.”

Source: Allbeauty

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: alcaligenes polysaccharides, 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, alcaligenes polysaccharides.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.6–5.4%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~2.2–3.2%

Alcaligenes polysaccharidesKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Faex extractKey activeEffect: HighYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%

Hydrolyzed silkKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.7–2.5%

Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.4–2.2%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.1–1.6%

Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%

Acetyl glucosamineUnder-dosedAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin~0.15–0.6%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.8–4.1%est.

Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Perilla ocymoides leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Phellodendron amurense bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effectMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Oenothera biennis seed extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lackingMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.7–10%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~3.6–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Alcohol~2.8–4.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Squalane~2.2–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Butylene glycol~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Carbomer~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Acetyl glucosamine~0.15–0.6%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingExfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Alcaligenes polysaccharides~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed silk~0.05–0.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Faex extract~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

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Oenothera biennis seed extract~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating

More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extract

Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Acetyl glucosamine, Disodium edta, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Faex extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Tocopherol, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	3 of 5	3 of 5
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticir-safety.org
3
The effect of N-acetyl-glucosamine on stratum corneum desquamation and water content in human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Genomic expression changes induced by topical N-acetyl glucosamine in skin equivalent cultures in vitroonlinelibrary.wiley.com
6
Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
7
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamineonlinelibrary.wiley.com
8
Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
9
Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Moisturizing efficiency of silk protein hydrolysate: Silk fibroinresearchgate.net
11
Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12
Synergistic topical application of salt-processed Phellodendron amurense and Sanguisorba officinalis Linne alleviates atopic dermatitis symptoms by reducing levels of immunoglobulin E and pro-inflammatory cytokines in NC/Nga micepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Biological Activity Dependent on Chemical Compositionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
16
Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigations of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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