Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Sheer Hydration Eye Gel”
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:
betaine, 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: triticum vulgare germ oil, glyceryl caprylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~8–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis extract~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractTriticum vulgare germ oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilGlyceryl oleate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateBetaine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineXanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBarm extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ruscus aculeatus root extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinGlyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glyceryl oleate, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Barm extract, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Glyceryl caprylate
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Product summary
"Weleda - Sheer Hydration Eye Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 1.40% - 2.10% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Weleda" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 23.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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