Sesderma Glicare Lip and Eye Contour Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 6 moreStrong evidence
“Crystalline and non-oily, the light gel works to decongest and rehydrate the skin of the eye and lip contour for instant results.”
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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Chrysin, Melilotus officinalis extractModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (chrysin) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melilotus officinalis extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~2.6–4%
- 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 glycolMethylsilanol mannuronate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melilotus officinalis extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Melilotus officinalis extractBoswellia serrata gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
N-hydroxysuccinimide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about N-hydroxysuccinimideSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChrysin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinPalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.55–1.35%
- 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 Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–1.1%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Carbomer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTrideceth-9~0.4–0.9%
Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Steareth-20~0.2–0.75%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.45%
- 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-5Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Melilotus officinalis extract, Boswellia serrata gum, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium hyaluronate, Chrysin, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Carbomer, Trideceth-9, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium hydroxide, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Steareth-20, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Propylparaben, Ci 17200
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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.
| SesdermaGlicare Lip and Eye Contour GelYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydrating Eye Gel | L'Oréal ParisHydra Nutrition Paraben Free Honey Eye Gel | JulepEye Care 101 - Eye Perfecting Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $31.90 | $34.30+$2.40 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Sesderma - Glicare Lip and Eye Contour Gel" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and pentylene 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.45%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 1.10% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.55% - 1.35%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. 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 42.00$ in the United States and for 13.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Anti-photoageing and anti-melanogenesis activities of chrysinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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