3.9/ 10
3.9
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Eyeko Eye Boost Serum has a moisturizing rating of 3.9 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.8 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Alcohol Denat. | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Xylitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor |
1 | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
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.
Score
6
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
A clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Score
3
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.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.