This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.55% - 0.80%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Adenosine 0.35% - 0.60%. 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).
Humectants (zinc pca 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%, saccharomyces lysate extract 0.70% - 1.05% and glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A lightweight and refreshing gel-serum that targets the look of stubborn dark circles around the eye area with a potent, stabilized form of vitamin C. Skin Type.

Source: Sephora

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, astaxanthin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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.

adenosine 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum

Source: From product name

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin.

chrysin 0.5% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might 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

n-hydroxysuccinimide 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is 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

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

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, saccharomyces lysate extract.

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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

zinc pca 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

glycerin 2% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

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

The following ingredients - chrysin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

astaxanthin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

chrysin 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

adenosine 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

zinc pca 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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n-hydroxysuccinimide 0.5% - 0.7%

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Works for: Evens skin tone

Is 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

withania somnifera root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.4% - 5.4%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

polymethylsilsesquioxane 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Water, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexylene glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Pentylene glycol, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Chrysin, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Myristyl nicotinate, Adenosine, Bacillus/sea salt ferment filtrate, Withania somnifera root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Astaxanthin, Acacia senegal gum, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Steareth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phloretin, Caprylyl glycol, Zinc pca, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Silica, Biotin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate adenosine +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: dipeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: adenosine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: dipeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: retinol acetyl tetrapeptide-17 +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: panthenol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +5 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: sodium hyaluronate sodium lactate	Common: adenosine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: cereus grandiflorus flower extract squalane +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: oligopeptide-41 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +12 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +19 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract	Common: adenosine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +13 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +3 more	eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +28 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? tamarindus indica seed gum Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +29 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +6 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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