The INKEY List Brighten-I Eye Cream

Name: The INKEY List - Brighten-I Eye Cream
Brand: The INKEY List

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

KEY INGREDIENTS

aminobutyric acid
caprylic/capric triglyceride
centella asiatica extract
cetearyl alcohol
coco-caprylate/caprate
cyclopentasiloxane
ethylhexyl palmitate
glycerin
polysilicone-11
silica
sodium hyaluronate
titanium dioxide
trihydroxystearin
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FULFILLED

25 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Helps instantly blur the look of fine lines."

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WIMJ summary

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.This ingredient - aminobutyric acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
aminobutyric acid	LOW
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM

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"Works to brighten the eye contour over time and even skin tone."

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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: aminobutyric acid, glycerin.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
aminobutyric acid	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters
sodium levulinate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	4.8% - 5.9%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	4.1% - 5%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	3.1% - 3.8%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	2.4% - 2.9%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	2% - 2.4%
candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters Help oil and water mix together	1.6% - 2%
trichilia emetica seed butter	1.5% - 1.8%
ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture	1.2% - 1.5%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	1.1% - 1.4%
sodium levulinate A preservative	0.65% - 1%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.65% - 1%
sodium stearoyl lactylate Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 0.8%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.45% - 0.7%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.45% - 0.65%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.45% - 0.65%
polysilicone-11 A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel	0.45% - 0.65%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
aminobutyric acid Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing	0.3% - 0.55%
barium sulfate	0.3% - 0.5%
sodium anisate Used as a fragrance	0.25% - 0.45%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium gluconate Helps stabilize product formulations	0.2% - 0.4%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.3% - 0.55%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.25% - 0.45%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
panax ginseng root extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
portulaca oleracea extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
diglucosyl gallic acid	0.15% - 0.3%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
trihydroxystearin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.25%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.2%
glucomannan	0.1% - 0.15%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	0.1% - 0.15%
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