Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Product Summary
"Tata Harper - Elixir Vitae Eye Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- 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 (0.20% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (algae extract 0.25% - 0.45%, saccharide isomerate 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, diglycerin 1.60% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.50% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tata Harper" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 350.00$ in the United States, for 313.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 3.50£ up to 313.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 443.00CA$ in Canada.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Dual Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid uses molecule binding technology to help transport the other ingredients in this formula.
Source: Bluemercury
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:
algae extract, diglycerin.
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.
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Calcified Red Algae Addresses the accumulation of fat under they eye to help improve the appearance of under eye bags and reduce the look of puffiness.
Source: Bluemercury
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 - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Key Actives
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
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
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to reduce inflammation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Comedogenic ingredients
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to reduce inflammation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
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
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Shea butter ethyl esters, Diglycerin, Glyceryl behenate, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Glucosyl hesperidin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Palmitoyl isoleucine, Propanediol, Jania rubens extract, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Honokiol, Magnolol, Caffeyl glucoside, Gallyl glucoside, Saccharide isomerate, Stevioside, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Acmella oleracea extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cedrus atlantica bark extract, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Hydrolyzed algin, Rosmarinyl glucoside, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Argania spinosa fruit extract, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Salix alba bark extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Algae extract, Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, Piper cubeba fruit extract, Voandzeia subterranea seed extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Tocopherol, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Ascorbic acid, Lauryl glucoside, Maltodextrin, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Citric acid, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Dicaprylyl ether, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitol, Sodium citrate, Aroma, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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