Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift

6.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

8.8Humectancy3.3Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. DermaQuest Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.8 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.3 out of 10.

What else is good about it? DermaQuest Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

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

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
70	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Cetearyl Olivate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Sorbitan Olivate	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.5	Biosaccharide Gum-1	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing
1.3	Glyceryl Stearate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	PEG-100 Stearate	Synthetic	Cleansing,Formula Helper
0.3	Cetyl Alcohol	Botanical, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient
0.3	PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Algae Extract	Algae	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,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.

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.

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.

Cetearyl Olivate

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Slip modifier

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Sorbitan Olivate

Score

Function

Emulsifying

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).