The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Eye Cream
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MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 16 moreWorks well
“A moisturizing eye cream with 77% Harakeke Extract to hydrate and create a soft, smooth skin texture.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: ribes nigrum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Phormium tenax root extract77%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~23–34%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.8%
Polyglycerin-3~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Methyl trimethicone~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeCeramide np~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPhytosphingosine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineVitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Portulaca oleracea extractTrehalose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePhormium tenax extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phormium tenax seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil rich in linoleic acid. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin and support the barrier function
More about Phormium tenax seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPiper methysticum root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinWater~0.15–0.65%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Palmitic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitan tristearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Myristic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Phormium tenax root extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl trimethicone, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Trehalose, Phormium tenax extract, Phormium tenax seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Piper methysticum root extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan tristearate, Disodium edta, Myristic acid, Parfum
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| The SaemUrban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DRMTLGYAdvanced Eye Cream | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream | OSAJIKai Liberation Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $15.30 | $55.00+$39.70 | $12.86−$2.44 | $78.79+$63.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "The Saem - Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, polyglycerin-3, trehalose, butylene glycol and portulaca oleracea extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosphingosine, ribes nigrum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 1.40% - 2.00% and ceramide np 1.60% - 2.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 42.38CA$ in Canada, for 23.72£ in the United Kingdom and for 16.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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