Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-5, Tripeptide-3 + 3 moreMay help
“Achieve a smoother, younger-looking eye contour with the Sepai De-Puff Eyes Eye Serum ; an under-eye elixir powered by the superior brightening and antioxidant properties of a powerful and stable Vitamin C derivative.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, serine, tripeptide-3. 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.
Evens skin toneAlbizia julibrissin bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Achieve a smoother, younger-looking eye contour with the Sepai De-Puff Eyes Eye Serum ; an under-eye elixir powered by the superior brightening and antioxidant properties of a powerful and stable Vitamin C derivative.”
This product contains ingredients (albizia julibrissin bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Tripeptide-3 + 9 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, panthenol, tripeptide-3
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinPueraria lobata root extract~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAcetyl carnitine hcl~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Acetyl carnitine hclAesculus hippocastanum extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.8–1.2%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Ruscus aculeatus root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decapeptide-2~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedera helix extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractTripeptide-3~0.45–0.65%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractSolidago virgaurea extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus coriaria leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Darutoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSpirulina platensis powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Laminaria digitata extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractCitrus aurantium amara peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSerine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerinePullulan~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSilica~0.3–0.55%
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pueraria lobata root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Decapeptide-2, Hedera helix extract, Tripeptide-3, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Solidago virgaurea extract, Rhus coriaria leaf/stem extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Darutoside, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Spirulina platensis powder, Citrus limon peel extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel extract, Panthenol, Serine, Pullulan, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Silica, Lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| SepaiDe-Puff Eyes Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NIODFractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate Serum | Derm InstituteYouth Alchemy Eye Serum | JS HealthIlluminating Peptide Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | $44.58 | $290.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Decapeptide-22 | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 5Topically applied L-carnitine effectively reduces sebum secretion in human skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Contact dermatitis to extract of horse chestnut (esculin)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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