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Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Coconut alkanes~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlycerin~4.6–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractXanthan gum~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl lactylate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateBetaine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.5–1.8%
- 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 leaf juiceGellan gum~1.3–1.6%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.7–1%
- 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 extractCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- 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 CaffeineCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMaltodextrin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinRhodiola rosea extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea silt extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCucumis sativus seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPeucedanum graveolens extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Peucedanum graveolens extractSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractGlyoxal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
More about GlyoxalHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAlcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholSodium nitrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.15–0.3%
- 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 UreaPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Gellan gum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Caffeine, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Maltodextrin, Rhodiola rosea extract, Sea silt extract, Salicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Glyoxal, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Alcohol, Sodium nitrate, Urea, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| Yes toCucumbers Soothing Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueiD™: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion™ + ACC for Fatigue | KORRESGreek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Gel-Cream | AtwaterOil Regulator Facial Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 77% | 74% | 73% |
| Price | $7.99 | $41.00+$33.01 | $29.00+$21.01 | $35.00+$27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Yes to - Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, betaine, glycerin and saccharomyces cerevisiae extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (coco-caprylate/caprate and coconut alkanes) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Yes to" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 7.99$ up to 37.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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