The Organic Pharmacy Lifting Eye Gel
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The vegan eye cream boasts a refreshing and light gel texture, gliding onto the under-eye to offer instant hydration and revitalising action.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: chondrus crispus extract, glyceryl caprylate.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“The Organic Pharmacy Eye Lifting Gel is this lightweight, non-oily gel targets visible signs of fatigue with a cooling roll-on applicator for instant refreshment.Infused with Eyebright and Kigelia extracts, the eye serum is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and smooth the appearance of fine lines, it visibly brightens the eye area while working to reduce puffiness and soften wrinkles. Suitable for all skin types.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterGlycerin~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 GlycerinAlcohol~4.5–6.8%
- 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 AlcoholVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~3.7–5.6%
- 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 extractBiosaccharide gum-1~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citric acid~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChondrus crispus extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractEuphrasia officinalis extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kigelia africana fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithothamnion calcareum extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lithothamnion calcareum extractAlgin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginChondrus crispus powder~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderParfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acidSodium levulinate~0.15–0.7%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium anisate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Chondrus crispus extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Algin, Chondrus crispus powder, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Salicylic acid, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium anisate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 PharmacyLifting Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | BIOAQUASOURCE TOTAL EYE REVITALIZER GEL | Yes toCucumbers Soothing Eye Gel | Dr SebaghFirming Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $29.07 | $60.81+$31.74 | $7.99−$21.08 | $55.53+$26.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Urea | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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