Based on the ingredients included, "Skinerie - Anti-Dark Circles Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Glycerin 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). Dimethicone 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.

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We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 3.20% - 3.90%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dark Circles Eye Contour Cream with Niacinamide and Caffeine reduces puffiness and dark circles, deeply hydrates and refreshes and decongests the eye area.

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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.

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.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

centella asiatica leaf cell extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

dimethicone 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin

caffeine 6.8% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

cucumis sativus fruit extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Key Actives

niacinamide 3.2% - 3.9%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

caffeine 6.8% - 8.3%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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benzyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.35%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

caffeine 6.8% - 8.3%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caffeine 6.8% - 8.3%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

glycereth-26 4.2% - 5.2%

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Helps create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Caffeine, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Silica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Lecithin, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Gallyl glucoside, Propyl gallate, Centella asiatica leaf cell extract, Tin oxide, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 17200, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide centella asiatica leaf cell extract +5 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol petrolatum +3 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside ferulic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 panthenol +2 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +1 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract helianthus annuus extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 dimethiconol	Common: niacinamide titanium dioxide +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid ascorbyl glucoside	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: linoleic acid panthenol +9 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +10 more	isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +11 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +49 more

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Anti-aging

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Anti-oxidation

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