4.7
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel has a moisturizing rating of 4.7 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.4 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
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.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
85 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Methyl Gluceth-10 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
1 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Preservative,Formula Helper |
1 | Pullulan | Botanical | Formula Helper |
1 | Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate | ||
1 | Hexylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Disodium EDTA | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol | Synthetic | Antioxidant |
Ingredients explained
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.
A synthetic, humectant moisturizing ingredient derived from glucose.
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.
Score
1
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Score
1
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Emollient, Preservative
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.