Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 + 15 moreWorks well
“Helps protect against stress factors and environmental aggressors Combats the appearance of puffiness, sagging skin, and dark circles around the delicate eye area Supports skin's natural hydration Suitable for normal, combination and oily aging skin”
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: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 + 1 moreMay help
“Firming eye treatment formulated to combat puffiness, sagging skin and dark circles around the delicate eye area while defending against environmental damage . See More”
This product contains dipeptide-2, 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?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthoxydiglycol~4–4.9%
Ectoin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolyurethane-21~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTocopheryl acetate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 acetatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylamide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSteareth-20~0.6–0.9%
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDipeptide-2~0.4–0.65%
- 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 Dipeptide-2Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–0.7%
- 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-7Hesperidin methyl chalcone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeC13-14 isoparaffin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractDimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Laureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.35–0.65%
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 6 ii~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateCholesterol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhytosphingosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineEthylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Isobutylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethoxydiglycol, Ectoin, Cetyl alcohol, Polyurethane-21, Cetearyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Steareth-20, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Centella asiatica extract, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Laureth-7, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Silica, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 ii, Carbomer, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cholesterol, Xanthan gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben
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| SkinCeuticalsEye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Lift and Firm Eye Cream | Meishoku Brilliant ColorsCeracolla Moisture Cream | CeraVeEye Cream for Wrinkles | Under Eye Cream with Caffeine, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Ceramides for Fine Lines | Fragrance Free & Ophthalmologist Tested |0.5 Ounces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $125.00 | $71.78−$53.22 | $11.16−$113.84 | $15.12−$109.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 1, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and phytosphingosine in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide 6 ii 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide 3 0.25% - 0.50% and ceramide 1 0.25% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.70% and dipeptide-2 0.40% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, 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 they are helpful. Peptides 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
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Hesperidin methyl chalcone - a new cosmetic contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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