Lotus Eye Gel

6.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy2.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. fresh Lotus Eye Gel has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 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 2.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? fresh Lotus Eye Gel 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

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
70	Sea Water	Naturally occurring	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
7.5	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
5	Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
2.5	Sodium Polyacrylate	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing
1.5	Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance
1.3	Porphyridium Cruentum Extract	Algae
1	Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing,Astringent
0.3	Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor
0.3	Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Soothing,Emollient
0.3	Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Sea Water

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

A water obtained from oceans, seas, and large saltwater lakes. The water has been purified, and what remains is a complex mixture of various mineral salts that have beneficial effects on the skin. Sea water is used as a humectant and a solvent.

Butylene Glycol

Score

7.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Description is coming soon

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Score

2.5

Function

Emollient, Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

This white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.