Lanoline Manuka Honey Eye Cream

Lanoline Manuka Honey Eye Cream
7.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Lanoline Manuka Honey Eye Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Lanoline Manuka Honey Eye Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Lanoline Manuka Honey Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high humectancy of 9.8 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Honey (est. ≈2.5%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.5 out of 10, entirely due to the significant content of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈9.0%) and Stearic Acid (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
9
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
6
Glycerin
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Cetyl Alcohol
2.5
Honey
2
Stearic Acid
1.5
Glyceryl Stearate
1.3
Triethanolamine
1
Sodium PCA
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Sorbic Acid
0.3
Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
0.3
PEG-20 Stearate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %
Water
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Honey
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Stearic Acid
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Triethanolamine
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Salicylic Acid
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Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
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PEG-20 Stearate
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Ratings

All humectants
9.8
6
2.5
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.0
9.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.8 10
9.8
6
2.5
1
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.0 20
5.5
9.0
2.0
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
2.5
1
0.3
All humectants 9.8 10
9.8
All humectants
9.8
6
2.5
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
2
All occlusives 11.0 20
5.5
All occlusives
11.0
9.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2.5
0.3
All soothing 2.8 5 No
All soothing
2.8
2.5
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Honey
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.

Stearic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Triethanolamine
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Sodium PCA
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.
Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
PEG-20 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.