Versed Skin Vacation Eyes Brightening Eye Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2–3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Panax ginseng root extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCoffea arabica seed extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateNiacinamide~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideCitric acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acetateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Panax ginseng root extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Niacinamide, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Propylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Versed SkinVacation Eyes Brightening Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | PayotHomme Soin Réveil Energising Care Gel | It CosmeticsConfidence in an Eye Cream | Secret KeyStarting Treatment Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 78% |
| Price | $17.45 | $39.00+$21.55 | $39.00+$21.55 | $11.60−$5.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Colloidal Oatmeal | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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