Smashbox Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector
Works for
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 5 moreWorks
“Vitamin E nourishes the delicate eye area”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilPolybutene~4.6–6.9%
Rhus verniciflua peel wax~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kaolin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances 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 benzoateBarium sulfate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSqualane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated polycyclopentadiene~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSodium lauroyl aspartate~0.55–1.3%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideSorbitan sesquioleate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateIsopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateZinc chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77000~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77400~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77163~0.15–0.55%
Chromium oxide greens~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium hydroxide green~0.1–0.45%
Copper powder~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77510~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77510~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77742~0.1–0.35%
Ultramarines~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Polybutene, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Kaolin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Barium sulfate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium lauroyl aspartate, Aluminum hydroxide, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Zinc chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Ci 77000, Ci 77400, Ci 77163, Chromium oxide greens, Chromium hydroxide green, Copper powder, Ci 77510, Ci 77510, Ci 77742, Ultramarines, Blue 1 lake, Ci 19140
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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.
| SmashboxBecca Under Eye Brightening CorrectorYOUR PRODUCT | BECCAUnder Eye Brightening Corrector | Lune+AsterHydraGlow Undereye Brightening Corrector | AxiologyLip-to-Lid Balmie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 34% | 31% |
| Price | $33.00 | $31.83−$1.17 | $28.00−$5.00 | $18.00−$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Caffeine | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Smashbox - Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Smashbox" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 59.73CA$ in Canada, for 94.07A$ in Australia, for 28.29$ in the United States and for 46.84£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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