Tammy Fender Awakening Eye Gel

Tammy Fender Awakening Eye Gel

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 10 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“This hydrating formula is designed to soothe and quench tired eyes, and is light and silky enough to wear layered under a favorite moisturizer or serum, or to wear alone.”
Source: N/A

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.15–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.1–3.2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–6.5%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.35–0.85%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%
Castor isostearate succinateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and add shine to its surface~2.7–4.1%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit water· HumectantEffect: Low~0.85–1.25%
Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.45–1.1%
Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.3–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“Sleep, in a bottle This powerful anti-aging (and anti-redness, and anti-inflammation) eye treatment delivers the fresh, well-rested look we all crave.”
Source: Follain

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%
Evens skin tone
PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“Assists in preventing sun damage, restores tone and elasticity, and revitalizes tired, stressed skin.”
Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACTEffect: Low, below effective dose—

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Lilium candidum flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
OlibanumUsed as a fragrances. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1–1.6%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit water—Medium~0.85–1.25%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–2.1%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Castor isostearate succinate~2.7–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and add shine to its surface

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Behenyl olivate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Olea europaea fruit oil~1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cucumis sativus fruit water~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Daucus carota sativa water~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Persea gratissima oil~0.45–1.1%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Stearyl olivate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Adansonia digitata pulp extract~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Lilium candidum flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Glycolipids~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sclerotium gum~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Olibanum~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrances. Can be irritating

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Oil
Not recognized
Myrtus communis oil~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Castor isostearate succinate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Daucus carota sativa water, Persea gratissima oil, Stearyl olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Adansonia digitata pulp extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Lilium candidum flower extract, Glycolipids, Sclerotium gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olibanum, Boswellia carterii oil, Unknown, Myrtus communis oil, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Tocopherol

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