The Organic Pharmacy Lip Eye Cream
Works for
MoisturizingSqualane, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Its balmy texture combines Eyebright, Fennel and Bilberry to revive, Aloe Vera to heal, and Frankincense to treat dryness.”
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 · Salicylic acidWorks well
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSqualane~5.9–8.9%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinCera alba~4.1–6.1%
- 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 albaWater~2.8–4.1%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.6%
- 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 triglycerideAlcohol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSorbitan sesquioleate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSodium lactate~0.6–1.4%
- 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 lactateSucrose polystearate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBoswellia carterii oil~0.45–1.1%
Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilMagnesium sulfate~0.4–0.9%
Parfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate~0.3–0.75%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Squalane, Glycerin, Cera alba, Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sodium lactate, Sucrose polystearate, Benzyl alcohol, Boswellia carterii oil, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Magnesium sulfate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal
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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 PharmacyLip Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Green PeopleNeutral/Scent Free Rejuvenating Eye Cream | Joanna VargasRevitalizing Eye Cream | UpCircle BeautyEye Cream with Maple and Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 88% |
| Price | $47.00 | $20.10−$26.90 | $80.75+$33.75 | $21.56−$25.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Rosemary Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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