PRODUCT REVIEW
TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Eye Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Also contains soothing Allantoin, Glycolic Acid (which has a brightening effect on hyperpigmentation to promote more even skin tone), and Collagen to help to improve elasticity.The skin's barrier is repaired and delicate skin around the eyes is left feeling smooth, radiant and youthful.
niacinamide
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
adenosine
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
beta-glucan
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Also contains soothing Allantoin, Glycolic Acid (which has a brightening effect on hyperpigmentation to promote more even skin tone), and Collagen to help to improve elasticity.The skin's barrier is repaired and delicate skin around the eyes is left feeling smooth, radiant and youthful.
niacinamide
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Nourish and revitalize your eyes with the Timeless Ferment Snail Eye Cream from South Korean cosmetics brand, TONYMOLY .Specially formulated to treat the fragile under eye area, the lightweight yet deeply nourishing eye cream delivers long-lasting hydration without tackiness or heaviness; it melts effortlessly in to promote firmer, moisturized skin.The nourishing eye cream utilizes special Gold Fermented Snail Extract that has been developed for approximately six months.
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Anti-oxidation
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
beta-glucan
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
adenosine
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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All ingredients
snail secretion filtrate
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
butylene glycol
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Snail secretion filtrate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetearyl alcohol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Glycol stearate se, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Water, Peg-100 stearate, Isohexadecane, Beeswax, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyisobutene, Laureth-23, Citrus limon peel oil, Adenosine, Phenyl trimethicone, Disodium edta, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Alcohol, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Propanediol, Peg-8, Centella asiatica extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Beta-glucan, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
Sources
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- The Effects of Snail Secretion Filtrate on the damaged skin barrier's recovery of the Atopic dermatitis
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Allergic contact dermatitis from grasses
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing
- Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucan
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