Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel

Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel
2.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
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Review

Results you may expect from using Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.5 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel has a moisturizing rating of 2.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a moderate humectancy of 5.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Beta-Glucan (est. ≈5.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Beta-Glucan and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract (est. ≈80.0%) and Beta-Glucan (est. ≈5.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Beta-Glucan (est. ≈5.0%) and Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract (est. ≈3.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
7.5
5
3
1
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1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
5.0
5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5 10
5.0
5
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
All humectants 5 10
5
All humectants
5.0
5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 5 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Beta-Glucan
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
5
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
80
5
1
1
0.3
All antioxidants 87.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
87.3
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
80
Beta-Glucan
5
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
1
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
1
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
5
3
1
0.3
All soothing 9.3 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
9.3
5
3
1
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Est. %80
Function
Origin
Obtained from the cornflower, this extract contains antioxidant and astringent protocyanin, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and organic acids.
Glycosaminoglycans
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
A blanket term used for the structural polysaccharides of the skin, such as hyaluronic acid and chondroitin. They add to a skincare product's film-forming and water-binding properties.
Beta-Glucan
Est. %5
Function
Origin
A special polysaccharide obtained from cereals, mushrooms, yeast, bacteria, and some species of seaweed. It is a promising anti-wrinkle, wound healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing ingredient.
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Zinc Sulfate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Azulene
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An extract derived from rosemary leaves. It contains a fragrant essential oil and is a strong antioxidant with astringent tannins.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Derived from thyme, this antioxidant, antiseptic and fragrant extract consists mainly of thyme essential oil (with its spicy herbal scent), flavonoids, terpenes, and organic acids.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An antioxidant and fragrant extract from the leaves of the olive tree. It contains a promising anti-aging compound called Oleuropein, and a prospective anti-pigment compound called Cornoside.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from cucumbers that offers soothing, cooling, and emollient properties.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.