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Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 + 2 moreMay help
“Full of anti-aging peptides, it minimizes fine lines and uneven texture to create a flawless base for your concealer while improving wear.”
This product contains dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 + 12 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDiisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4%
- 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 triglyceridePolymethyl methacrylate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- 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 glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.2%
- 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 butterBeeswax~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxDisteardimonium hectorite~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteSilica~1.3–1.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSynthetic beeswax~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxAdipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerHydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateSodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaffeine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineMica~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.55%
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Glycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSorbitan oleate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateVp/va copolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneMarrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan laurate~0.25–0.5%
Dimethoxysilyl ethylenediaminopropyl dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHesperidin methyl chalcone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeSteareth-20~0.3–0.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 butter extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMyristyl malate phosphonic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipeptide-2~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide-2Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolIron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 75470~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Beeswax, Disteardimonium hectorite, Silica, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Synthetic beeswax, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Hydrogenated castor oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Mica, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium edta, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan oleate, Vp/va copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sorbitan laurate, Dimethoxysilyl ethylenediaminopropyl dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Steareth-20, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Xanthan gum, Myristyl malate phosphonic acid, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470
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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.
| ULTAUnder Eye PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | SmashboxPhoto Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer | Peter Thomas RothInstant Firmx Temporary Face Tightener | COVER FXMattifying Primer + Acne Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 39% | 26% |
| Price | — | — | $34.48 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 1 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ULTA - Under Eye Primer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.35% and dipeptide-2 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.30% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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