Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 4 moreWorks
“Hydro Active Eye Serum”
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, xylitylglucoside.
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Hydro-Active Eye Serum is intelligently formulated to hydrate, firm and smooth the delicate eye area.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b~6.9–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~2–3.1%
- 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 CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXylitylglucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideXylitol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTapioca starch~1–1.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCyclopentasiloxane~0.55–1.25%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneXylitol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPolysilicone-11~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Tapioca starch, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xylitol, Benzyl alcohol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene
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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.
| skinChemistsHydro Active Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FormotopiaBFFECT Revi Anti-Aging Eye Serum | Instant EffectsTriple Complex Eye Lift Serum | Dr SebaghSupreme Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $27.36 | $23.08 | $123.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: RéVive Intensité Complete Anti-Aging Eye Serum by RéviveZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum
Product summary
"skinChemists - Hydro Active Eye Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (xylitylglucoside 1.50% - 2.20% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 10.28$ in the United States and for 86.44£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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