SEPHORA COLLECTION

SEPHORA COLLECTION Brightening Eye Cream – Hydrate & Depuff

Name: SEPHORA COLLECTION - Brightening Eye Cream – Hydrate & Depuff
Brand: SEPHORA COLLECTION

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 9 more

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What the product description says

“Brightening Eye Cream – Hydrate & Depuff”

Source: Sephora

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, jojoba esters.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

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~3.8–5.7%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6.2–9.3%

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.3–2%

C10-18 triglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture~1.1–1.6%

Heptyl undecylenateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish~2.3–3.4%

Chlorella vulgaris extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties~0.05–0.3%

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~1.8–2.6%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.75%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%

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~0.05–0.2%

Anti-aging

Tocopherol

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“What it is: An unscented brightening eye cream containing caffeine and hyaluronic acid to visibly reduce dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging.”

Source: Sephora

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Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.

Heptyl undecylenateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finishMedium~2.3–3.4%est.

Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.3–2%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.85–1.25%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.75%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties3/5~0.05–0.3%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

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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Glyceryl stearate citrate~2.6–3.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Heptyl undecylenate~2.3–3.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

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Butylene glycol~1.8–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Silica~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Jojoba esters~1.3–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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C10-18 triglycerides~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Caffeine~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Heptyl undecylenate, Butylene glycol, Silica, Jojoba esters, C10-18 triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caffeine, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol