skinChemists Youth Series 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus powder + 4 moreWorks
“This hydrating and soothing eye serum works to improve skin elasticity and smoothness, helping to reduce and protect against fine lines, wrinkles and epidermal moisture loss.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“This hydrating and soothing eye serum works to improve skin elasticity and smoothness, helping to reduce and protect against fine lines, wrinkles and epidermal moisture loss.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium hyaluronate~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolysorbate 20~2.3–3.5%
Parfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCellulose gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumChondrus crispus powder~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderBenzyl salicylate~0.5–1.2%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCeratonia siliqua gum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumSalicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Sorbic acid~0.01–0.05%
Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Cellulose gum, Chondrus crispus powder, Benzyl salicylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Salicylic acid, Glucose, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol
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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.
| skinChemistsYouth Series 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PRIORI SkincarePRIORI LCA - Eye Serum | Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Anti-Ageing+ Intensive Repair Eye Serum | CliniqueAll About Eyes™ Brightening Serum Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $83.99 | $79.07 | $46.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"skinChemists - Youth Series 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.35% and sodium hyaluronate 6.40% - 9.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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