SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Advanced Eye is an advanced next-generation eye cream for wrinkles that fights the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet lines, and puffiness, impacted by advanced glycation end-products (A.G.E.s), a major factor of the natural aging process.”
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:
sodium lactate, butylene glycol.
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, hexyl laurate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 1 moreModerate evidence
“An anti-wrinkle eye cream to fight the appearance of crow’s feet lines, puffiness, and dark circles.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Caffeine + 4 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acidModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthoxypropanediol, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hexyl laurate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateCellulose~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePolyethylene~4.7–7.1%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOctyldodecanol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~1.2–1.8%
- 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 CaffeineSilica silylate~1.2–1.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateSodium citrate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Boron nitride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideAlumina~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.9%
- 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 dioxideMenthoxypropanediol~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteSodium phytate~0.15–0.6%
Carbomer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerSodium lactate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractGlycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.55%
- 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 tripeptide-1Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.15–0.5%
- 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-7Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient list view
Hexyl laurate, Cellulose, Polyethylene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Silica silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium citrate, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Boron nitride, Alumina, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Titanium dioxide, Menthoxypropanediol, Sorbitol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Sodium phytate, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Polysorbate 20, Punica granatum fruit extract, Glycol, Alcohol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsA.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark CirclesYOUR PRODUCT | GatineauMelatogenine MorphoBiotique Eye Cream | Keys SoulcareRadiant Eye Cream with Peptides | Fourth Ray BeautyThe Daily Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $125.00 | $76.01−$48.99 | $64.06−$60.94 | $15.00−$110.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Castanea Sativa Seed Extract | Sunflower Seed Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - A. G. E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.50% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.55%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 125.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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