Soon Skincare Best Eye Patches for Dark Circles
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Refresh tired eyes in minutes. These Korean-made hydrogel eye patches combine antioxidant-rich blueberry extract, caffeine, and marine collagen peptides to brighten, depuff, and hydrate.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, AdenosineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Glutathione, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract + 9 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy25 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolChondrus crispus powder~2.7–4.1%
- 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 glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolCeratonia siliqua gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumXanthan gum~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumNiacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.45%
Allantoin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
- 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 dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agar~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUltramarines~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.1–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acetateBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAdenosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineRaspberry ketone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketonePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium chloride~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium phytate~0.05–0.3%
Calcium lactate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenTin oxide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCaffeine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCitrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus junos fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractGlutathione~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Chondrus crispus powder, Benzyl glycol, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Butylene glycol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Agar, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl benzoate, Adenosine, Raspberry ketone, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Potassium chloride, Glucose, Sodium phytate, Calcium lactate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Tin oxide, Caffeine, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Glutathione, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Parfum
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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.
| Soon SkincareBest Eye Patches for Dark CirclesYOUR PRODUCT | MizonHyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Patch | Skin79Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch Hyaluronic Acid | 111SKINAge Defying Eye Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 93% | 91% |
| Price | $44.95 | $18.55−$26.40 | — | $130.00+$85.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Panthenol | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Elizavecca Hell-Pore Gold Hyaluronic Acid Eye PatchOh K! Skin Rejuvenating Under Eye Masks
Product summary
"Soon Skincare - Best Eye Patches for Dark Circles" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.45% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.10% - 0.35% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 44.95$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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