Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 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 low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 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
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
3	Carrageenan	Botanical	Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid	Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation
1.5	Allantoin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
1.3	Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Soothing,Emollient
1	Caffeine	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Fragrance
0.3	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
0.3	Arginine	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance

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.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.

Carrageenan

Score

Function

Fragrance, Binding, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical

A gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Synthetic

A derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.