Based on the ingredients included, "The Body Shop - Vitamin E Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol and propylene 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). Rosa canina fruit oil, diheptyl succinate, caprylyl glycol 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

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Vitamin E Eye Cream

Source: From product name

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: rosa canina fruit oil, diheptyl succinate.

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

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

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 hyaluronate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Rosa canina fruit oil2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Diheptyl succinate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin

Chondrus crispus powder0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl stearate2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Caprylyl glycol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The Body Shop Difference Community Trade vitamin E, shea butter, and algae works together to reduce the appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. How it works

Source: Ulta

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.

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

Rosa canina fruit oil2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Rosa canina fruit oil2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Tocopheryl acetate1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

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.

Methyl glucose sesquistearate1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Caprylyl glycol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Disodium edta0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Chlorphenesin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium dehydroacetate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Chondrus crispus powder0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Diheptyl succinate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin

Rosa canina fruit oil2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Glyceryl stearate2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Tocopheryl acetate1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Mica1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

Methyl glucose sesquistearate1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Caprylyl glycol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Chondrus crispus powder0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hydroxide0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Disodium edta0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Chlorphenesin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Sodium dehydroacetate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ci 778910.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Diheptyl succinate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Mica, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chondrus crispus powder, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Propylene glycol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citric acid, Ci 77891

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