Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Uriage Water Eye Contour Cream 15ml is a care for sensitive skin that moisturizes and reduces the appearance of bags and dark circles.Enriched with Uriage thermal water, this lightweight treatment reduces the appearance of the dehydration lines around the skin and penetrates instantly.Thus, the skin is perfectly hydrated, fine lines are reduced and smoothed.Tested under dermatological control.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSerineModerate evidence
“Uriage Water Eye Contour Cream 15ml is a care for sensitive skin that moisturizes and reduces the appearance of bags and dark circles.Enriched with Uriage thermal water, this lightweight treatment reduces the appearance of the dehydration lines around the skin and penetrates instantly.Thus, the skin is perfectly hydrated, fine lines are reduced and smoothed.Tested under dermatological control.”
This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5–7.5%
- 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 glycolIsononyl isononanoate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePropanediol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.4%
Dimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- 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 DimethiconePolymethyl methacrylate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateTromethamine~1.1–1.6%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.4%
- 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 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium dextran sulfate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAnhydroxylitol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolIsohexadecane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUrea~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaXylitol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polysorbate 80~0.05–0.25%
Glucose~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePentylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSerine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSorbitan oleate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateAlgin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePullulan~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium phosphate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dextran sulfate, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, O-cymen-5-ol, Polysorbate 80, Glucose, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sorbitan oleate, Algin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium phosphate
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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.
| UriageWater Eye Contour CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilOptimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel | MarcelleHydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream - Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $15.31 | — | $20.72+$5.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Uriage - Water Eye Contour Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and xylitylglucoside in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, isohexadecane, pentylene glycol and isononyl isononanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 35.78A$ in Australia and from 11.45£ up to 14.28£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5
- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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