Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“cream”
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, pantolactone.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“reduce fine lines and wrinkles”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, lactococcus ferment lysate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholLactococcus ferment lysate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateDecyl oleate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateZea mays germ oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetearyl glucoside~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
- 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 acetatePanthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium polyacrylate starch~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchPhenethyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
Decyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlutamine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.3%
- 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 palmitateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Pantolactone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneGlyceryl stearate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlyceryl oleate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Decyl oleate, Zea mays germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Phenethyl alcohol, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Sodium chloride, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium benzoate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl oleate
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| SYSLifting Eye Blur CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ISANAVital Eye Cream | NiveaQ10 Energy Fresh Look Eye Cream with Vitamin C | Awake BeautyRise & Reset Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 56% |
| Price | $15.00 | — | $10.56−$4.44 | $15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Vitamin C | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"SYS - Lifting Eye Blur Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin and pantolactone in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, decyl oleate, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 15.00$ up to 30.00$ in the United States and for 40.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 6
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