Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel Review

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
Ingredients

Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Beta-Glucan, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Azulene, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20
Review

Does Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel has to offer:
 
✅ 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

  

Key Benefits of Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel:
 

🔵 Lightweight Purely Humectant Moisturizer Suitable for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel is lightly moisturizing, with 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%).

This product, when used alone as a moisturizer, can provide light humectant hydration in a fast-absorbing formula without any occlusive ingredients. This could work for people with oily skin who need a basic level of hydration.

📌 Certain studies suggest that humectants alone may not effectively moisturize the skin. If you use this product as your only moisturizer, we recommend following it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients.

💧 A Humectant Add-on for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - since it contains a moderate amount of humectants, such a humectant add-on will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer.

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

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

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 and Calming Potential

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.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It Needs to Be Paired with Some Occlusives

While humectants are highly effective at attracting water to the skin, studies (J. N. Kraft, C. W. Lynde) suggest they may not be efficient when used alone.

One major drawback of purely humectant moisturization is that the water attracted by humectants to the upper layers of the skin can evaporate completely into the environment through transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Adding occlusive ingredients helps seal this moisture into the skin and prevent further water loss.

If you’re using Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel as your only moisturizer, consider pairing it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients, such as oils, butters, or silicones. These work alongside humectants to create a protective barrier, locking in hydration and ensuring longer-lasting moisturization. The amount of occlusive needed depends on your skin type - the drier the skin, the more occlusives it requires.

If this product is used not as a standalone moisturizer but as part of your skincare routine, such as a toner or serum, it should be applied before your main moisturizer (unless it's a sunscreen), which will provide the necessary occlusivity on top of it.

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Beta-Glucan and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, two ingredients often 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.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

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, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Pros & Cons of Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides moderate humectant moisturizing suitable for oily skin
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
✅ Potentially soothing, as it contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients like Beta-Glucan and Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - it needs to be paired with occlusives to seal in humectants
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel
, when used alone, provides lightweight, moderate humectant moisturizing, making it suitable for oily skin. As part of a moisturizing routine, it offers a subtle humectant enhancement, beneficial for all skin types.
 
Rich in antioxidants, Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation. This product is also formulated with a high concentration of soothing ingredients, offering the potential to calm and comfort irritated skin. Whether you’re experiencing redness, irritation, or general sensitivity, its soothing properties may help restore balance and provide relief.
 
That said, there are some things about Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel worth noting.
 
Looking at its moisturizing profile, we found that it doesn’t contain any occlusive ingredients, potentially allowing the moisture attracted to the skin by humectants to evaporate. Therefore, if it’s used as the only moisturizer in a routine, it’s recommended to pair it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients, such as oils, butters, or silicones.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Cellex-C Under-Eye Toning Gel is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
7.5
5
3
1
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Glycosaminoglycans
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Beta-Glucan
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Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Function:
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Zinc Sulfate
Function:
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Azulene
Function:
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Function:
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
Function:
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Function:
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
Function:
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Function:
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract
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Phenoxyethanol
Function:
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Polysorbate 20
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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
Centaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractObtained from the cornflower, this extract contains antioxidant and astringent protocyanin, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and organic acids.
Glycosaminoglycans
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
GlycosaminoglycansA 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
Beta-GlucanA 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
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Zinc Sulfate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Zinc Sulfate
Azulene
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Azulene
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn 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
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractAn 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
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) ExtractDerived 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
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf ExtractAn 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
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAn 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
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) ExtractAn extract derived from cucumbers that offers soothing, cooling, and emollient properties.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe 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
Polysorbate 20A 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.