The INKEY List CA Caffeine Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This hydrating and lightweight under-eye cream helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: squalane, glycine soja sterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“This hydrating and lightweight under-eye cream helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHydroxyethyl 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 copolymerJojoba esters~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlyceryl dibehenate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.6–1.35%
- 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 extractSqualane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCaffeine~0.4–0.9%
- 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 CaffeinePolyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxPhospholipids~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsTribehenin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycine soja extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl behenate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateGlycolipids~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 glycolGlycine soja sterols~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidCarbomer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDarutoside~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.25%
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.05–0.25%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.05–0.2%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Cetyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl dibehenate, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Squalane, Caffeine, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Phospholipids, Tribehenin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Glycine soja extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Glyceryl behenate, Glycolipids, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja sterols, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hyaluronic acid, Carbomer, Darutoside, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol
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| The INKEY List CACaffeine Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NakeryLift-Tox Anti-Gravity 360 Eye Cream | CeraVeSkin Renewing Eye Cream | Keys SoulcareRadiant Eye Cream with Peptides | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $9.19 | $35.98+$26.79 | $15.12+$5.93 | $63.46+$54.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Niacinamide | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "The INKEY List CA - Caffeine 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. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, glycine soja oil, glycine soja sterols, jojoba esters and squalane) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.20% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.05% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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 our users say
Based on 3 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The INKEY List CA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 6.95£ up to 11.27£ in the United Kingdom, for 12.99CA$ in Canada and from 9.99$ up to 12.00$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 3
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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