The Organic Pharmacy Face Ultra Calming Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Powered by bakuchiol, fennel, eyebright and rose water, the formula helps to soften the look of fine lines, reduce the appearance of puffiness and promote a more rested-looking contour.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“With regular use, the eye area is left feeling hydrated, supple and more comfortable, with a fresher, more luminous appearance.”
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 lactate.
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, cera alba.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterSqualane~6.3–9.4%
- 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 SqualaneCera alba~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~1.4–2.1%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSodium lactate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAlcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSucrose polystearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateBakuchiol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolPolyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate~0.45–1.05%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilFoeniculum vulgare fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractTocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.75%
Salicylic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCinnamal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Anethole~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePinene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Squalane, Cera alba, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sodium lactate, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Sucrose polystearate, Bakuchiol, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Cinnamal, Geraniol, Linalool, Anethole, Limonene, Pinene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The Organic PharmacyFace Ultra Calming Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BYOMABlemish Control Moisturiser | Andalou Naturals USClarifying Body Lotion with Salicylic Acid | Alpyn BeautyInstant Bright Eye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 63% |
| Price | $1004.75 | $14.79−$989.96 | $12.99−$991.76 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skinresearchgate.net
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