PRODUCT REVIEW

Thalgo Anti-Ageing Spiruline Boost Energising Eye Gel

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Hydroxyethyl urea 2% - 3%Sambucus nigra flower extract 0.5% - 1.15%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Thalgo - Anti-Ageing Spiruline Boost Energising Eye Gel" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Urea, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose 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 (caprylyl glycol and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-Ageing Spiruline Boost Energising Eye Gel

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This product contains serine. 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.

serine 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

urea 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

maris sal 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

hydroxyethyl urea 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

hydroxyethyl urea 2% - 3%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

sambucus nigra flower extract 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Potential irritants

sambucus nigra flower extract 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

pullulan 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Comodogenic ingredients

spirulina platensis extract 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

algin 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

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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

propanediol 3.5% - 5.3%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl urea, Maris aqua, Sea water, Spirulina platensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Sodium carbomer, Algin, Pullulan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Escin, Trehalose, Urea, Sodium hyaluronate, Maris sal, Sea salt, Serine, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Potassium phosphate

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Key ingredients	urea hydroxyethyl urea +6 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: urea pullulan +4 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +7 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: caffeine caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: squalane	Common: urea serine +5 more Other: niacinamide sh-oligopeptide-1 +18 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 creatine +5 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: lactic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +7 more	Common: urea sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: lactic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 +11 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: linoleic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +13 more	Common: urea urea +4 more Other: ceramide 3 linoleic acid +21 more
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Potential Irritants	escin Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? sclareolide Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	chrysanthellum indicum extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +24 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Thalgo Anti-Ageing Spiruline Boost Energising Eye Gel

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Anti-aging

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Exfoliation

Moisturizing

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