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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
a lightweight anti aging eye gel/cream that instantly smooths, tightens and depuffs Good For.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
niacinamide
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Violets are Blue Eye-Luminate Gel Cream goes on smooth, gives a little tightening tingle and helps keep your eyes looking hydrated, smooth and bright!
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
superoxide dismutase
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
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Anti-oxidation
superoxide dismutase
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
oenothera biennis oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
salvia sclarea extract
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
rosa damascena extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
oenothera biennis oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
salvia sclarea extract
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
rosa damascena extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
salvia sclarea extract
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
clay
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Salvia sclarea extract, Clay, Water, Prunus domestica seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Algin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Rosa damascena extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Gluconolactone, Rosa damascena extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Superoxide dismutase, Soybean peroxidase, Lactobacillus, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan olivate, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Tripeptide-7, Xanthan gum
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