Iluma Intense Brightening Eye Creme

5.3
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

5.5Humectancy5.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Eye Creme has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 5.5 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 5.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Eye Creme 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
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
70	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.4	Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Extract	Botanical
1.3	Ascorbyl Glucoside	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation
1.2	Dipeptide-2	Synthetic
1	Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7	Botanical, Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Soothing
1	Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5	Botanical, Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle
1	Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant)
1	Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine	Botanical, Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle
0.3	Palmitoyl Oligopeptide	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Anti-wrinkle
0.3	Stearic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Extract

Score

1.4

Origin

Botanical

Description is coming soon

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Score

1.2999999999999998

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A derivative of vitamin C. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. There are unfortunately no clinical studies on ascorbyl glucoside’s anti-pigment or anti-acne efficacy alone.