Alchimie Forever Tightening Eye Gel

Alchimie Forever Tightening Eye Gel
4.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Alchimie Forever Tightening Eye Gel:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Alchimie Forever Tightening Eye Gel:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Alchimie Forever Tightening Eye Gel has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.5 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 7.8 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈7.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
7.5
5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
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Ratings

All humectants
7.8
7.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.0
3.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.8 10
7.8
7.5
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.0 20
1.5
3.0
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
7.5
0.3
All humectants 7.8 10
7.8
All humectants
7.8
7.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
All occlusives 3.0 20
1.5
All occlusives
3.0
3.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.6 3 No
All antioxidants
1.6
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
1.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
All soothing 1.5 5 No
All soothing
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %5
Function
Origin
An ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
C15-19 Alkane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A multi-functional ingredient that forms a polymeric network, thereby thickening the formula and preventing other ingredients from shifting around.
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A soothing extract that is derived from the lady's mantle plant. It contains plenty of astringent tannins and certain anti-inflammatory compounds.
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Ocimum Basilicum Herb Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Polyglycerin-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Benzoic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative effective against fungi, yeast, and some bacteria. It is commonly paired with phenoxyethanol to create a broad spectrum preservation system. Benzoic acid can also serve as a pH adjuster, fragrance, and bulking agent.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.