Tarte wink of H2O vegan collagen eye cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-5, Cocos nucifera oil + 11 moreStrong evidence
“What Else You Need to Know Vegan collagen and peptides help instantly hydrate, smooth, and firm appearance of under eyes.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-5, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
“What Else You Need to Know Vegan collagen and peptides help instantly hydrate, smooth, and firm appearance of under eyes.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gardenia taitensis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeC13-15 alkane~2.7–4.1%
Butylene glycol~2–3.1%
- 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 glycolCetearyl olivate~1.7–2.5%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Pentylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPersea gratissima oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan olivate~0.4–0.95%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
- 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 butterIsohexadecane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.75%
Synthetic beeswax~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 stearateCaffeine~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CaffeineCocoyl hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.6%
Sodium phytate~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 acetateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCocos nucifera oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Darutoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolSargassum pacificum thallus extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, C13-15 alkane, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl olivate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Sorbitan olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isohexadecane, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Synthetic beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Caffeine, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium phytate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan isostearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Darutoside, Tocopherol, Sargassum pacificum thallus extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Citric acid
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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.
| Tartewink of H2O vegan collagen eye creamYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaMen Eye Cream Lift Effect 24h | 305careMorning Muse Eye Cream | Perricone MDVitamin C Ester CCC + Ferulic Brightening Under-Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $5.99 | — | $52.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Dipeptide-2 | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Tarte - wink of H2O vegan collagen eye cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Tarte - wink of H2O vegan collagen eye cream ticks this box. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin and butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (persea gratissima oil, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.35%). 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 they are 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.
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 medium. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tarte" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 19.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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