6.7/ 10
6.7
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Neutrogena Rapid Dark Circle Repair Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.7 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.3 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 9.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Methyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.5 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | C30-45 Alkyl Methicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | C30-45 Olefin | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Trisiloxane | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | 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.
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Binding, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An occlusive moisturizer and emollient with a good lubricity that leaves behind a glossy sheen after application. It can also control viscosity by thickening skincare products and act as a binding agent to hold pressed powdered products together.
A lightweight and volatile silicone known for its excellent solvency. This silicone has a silky, cushiony feel with excellent lubricity and is commonly used as an emollient in silicone-based skincare products.
Score
3
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A self-emulsifying surfactant, which means that it can help facilitate the formation of water-in-silicone emulsions. This results in lightweight formulas with a soft finish. It can also act as a film-former and thickener.