G.L.A. Eye Balm

7.4
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy4.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Cellex-C G.L.A. Eye Balm has a moisturizing rating of 7.4 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 4.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Cellex-C G.L.A. Eye Balm 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
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Glyceryl Stearate SE	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
3	Stearic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Lecithin	Botanical, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Cetearyl Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
1.5	Bioflavonoids	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing
1.3	Tocopheryl Acetate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant
1	Polysorbate 60	Botanical, Synthetic	Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Propylene Glycol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Glyceryl Stearate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper

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

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Score

Function

Emulsifying

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

An emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.

Stearic Acid

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Barrier repair, Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

A saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.