Neocutis

MICRO EYES Tightening Eye Cream

MICRO EYES Tightening Eye Cream
7.5

/ 10

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Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy5.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Neocutis MICRO EYES Tightening Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.5 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 moderate Occlusivity of 5.0 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
60
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 EsterSyntheticFormula Helper
4
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5
Saccharide IsomerateBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant)
2
PEG-8SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1.5
Cetyl AlcoholBotanical,AnimalEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.3
Caprylyl GlycolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative
1
Potassium Cetyl PhosphateBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
0.3
CarbomerSyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
BisabololBotanical,SyntheticSoothing,Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Score

60

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.
Score

9

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.
Score

6

Function

Emulsifying

Origin

Synthetic

A powerful synthetic emulsifier that is very gentle to the skin.
Score

4

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.
Score

3

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.

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