
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“These potent ingredients act to fight puffiness, dehydration, and the appearance of fine lines to promote firmer, younger-looking 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, saccharide isomerate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
“A gentle yet efficient peptide eye cream that helps preserve elasticity and acts to reduce puffiness and the appearance of fine lines around the eye's most delicate areas.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2, 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.
This product contains antioxidants (chrysin, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin, punica granatum extract.
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateOne 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 GlycerinA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideMight be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractCottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIs claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about N-hydroxysuccinimideA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHelps 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 citrateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPure 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 TocopherolA 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 acetateWater, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Bidens pilosa extract, Biotin, Bisabolol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Chrysin, Citric acid, Eclipta prostrata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Inonotus obliquus extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Maltodextrin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Myosotis sylvatica flower/leaf/stem extract, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Punica granatum extract, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium phytate, Steareth-20, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| SKKN by KimEye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BAD HABITEyes Open Caffeine & Peptide Eye Cream | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome Eye Cream | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | $18.00 | $75.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 6 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "SKKN by Kim - Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, limnanthes alba seed oil and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 169.00$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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