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Tula Hydrating Day & Night Treatment Eye Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating Day & Night Treatment Eye Balm
sodium lactate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
squalane
29% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
lactobacillus ferment
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Puffiness Formulation.
lactococcus ferment lysate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
lactic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
polymnia sonchifolia root juice
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
curcuma longa root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactococcus ferment lysate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
lactobacillus ferment
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Potential irritants
polymnia sonchifolia root juice
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
curcuma longa root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
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squalane
29% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
hydrogenated polyisobutene
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
isoamyl laurate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isoamyl laurate, Polyethylene, Synthetic wax, Water, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butylene glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Jojoba esters, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus ferment, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Lactic acid, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Proline, Sodium hyaluronate, Rice amino acids, Beta vulgaris root extract, Inulin, Caffeine, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Maltodextrin, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium lactate, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Disteardimonium hectorite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium phytate, Sodium pca, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
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- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
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- Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extracts
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health