Eyeconic Eye Cream

7.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy4.5Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Amarte Eyeconic Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Amarte Eyeconic Eye Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
12.2	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
8.1	Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
0.1	Retinol	Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Cetyl Alcohol	Botanical, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Adenosine	Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Soothing
0.3	Allantoin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
0.3	Sulfur	Naturally occurring, Synthetic	Anti-acne,Sebum regulating,Anti-seborrheic,Formula Helper
0.3	rh-Oligopeptide-1
0.3	Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract	Botanical	Astringent
0.3	Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Extract	Botanical

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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

Score

12.2

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Score

8.1

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.

Retinol

Score

0.1

Function

Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Synthetic

One of the most famous and well-researched anti-aging ingredients. It is proven to decrease wrinkles, help the skin to regain its thickness, firmness, and texture. Retinol is also proven to effectively treat pigmentation issues such as dark spots and acne.

Butylene Glycol

Score

0.3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.