Philosophy

It does live to its claim. This eye cream is effective against wrinkles and dark circles. At the same time it is moisturizing and prevents future aging.

The ingredient dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline provides long-lasting firming & moisturizing effects, powerful anti-wrinkle action by stimulating contraction of collagen fibres, inhibition of age promoting elastase enzymes, inhibition of free radicals, maintains integrity of the skin barrier, penetrates deeply into skin. Another ingredient palmitoyl tripeptide-3 is synthetic tripeptide that may stimulate collagen synthesis.

For puffiness and dark circles there is this ingredient glucosyl hesperidin. Glucosyl hesperidin has been scientifically shown to improve circulation when applied to the skin, thus helping to overcome the negative physical effects caused by stress, tiredness and cold. By stimulating surface circulation, glucosyl hesperidin can improve skin tone and colour, helping to combat dark circle, dull complexion, and puffiness.

The moisturizing ingredients include niacinamide, which is also called vitamin B3, niacin, and nicotinic acid. Topical use has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also helps skin discolorations. In addition there are shea butter and jojoba oil.

This eye cream also has adequate anti-inflammatory content. Beta-glucan is sugar derived from yeast. It has some antioxidant properties and is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. Phellodendron bark (Huang-Po) has been known since ancient Asia and may help reduce skin irritation and inflammation.

The ingredient sandalwood oil is the closest smell to that of the human hormone smell. Its benefit on skin has not been established. In fact its fragrant component can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Coffee has never been shown to have any real skin benefits.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water
2nd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient		behenyl alcohol is a thickening agent used in cosmetics. It is not related to irritating forms of alcohol.
4th ingredient		cetyl alcohol is fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients. It is considered non irritant type of alcohol.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type
Yes	No	Yes	Low-Mid	$48	Yes	No	All

 

Anti-oxidant		Ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C), Barley extract, Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), Beta-glucan, Camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) extract, Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
Moisturizing		Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), Jojoba oil, Shea butter
Smoothing		Silica, Phenyltrimethicone (silicone)
Wrinkle reducing		Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl tripeptide-3, Arginine
Anti-inflammatory		Beta glucan, Allantoin, Phellodendron bark (Huang-Po)
Dark circle-reducing		Glucosyl hesperidin

Ingredient ban		Chlorphenesin is alcohol used as a preservative in cosmetics. The use is restricted in Japan.
Skin irritation		Contains potassium hydroxide. Used as ph adjuster, this is harsh chemical that could cause serious skin irritation.

Viscosity decreasing agents		Isononyl isononanoate
Emollients		Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, C13-16 isoparaffin, C12-14 isoparaffin
Cleansing agents		Potassium cetyl phosphate
Solvents		C13-15 alkane
Stablizing agents		Hydroxyethyl acrylate/Sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
Thickening agents		Xanthan gum
Chelating agents		(metal-binding) Disodium EDTA
pH adjusters		Tris citrate, Potassium hydroxide
Preservatives		Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol
Colorants		Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)