OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks

OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks
6.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.4 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks has a moisturizing rating of 6.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.9 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈45.0%), Microcrystalline Wax (est. ≈11.0%) and Synthetic Wax (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Caffeine. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22
Water
11
Microcrystalline Wax
6
Synthetic Wax
4
C9-12 Alkane
3
Tridecyl Trimellitate
2
Propanediol
1.5
Mica
1
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
0.3
Jojoba Esters
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Sodium Phytate
0.3
Polysilicone-11
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Tin Oxide
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Water
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Microcrystalline Wax
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C9-12 Alkane
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Tridecyl Trimellitate
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Propanediol
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Mica
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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
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Sodium Chloride
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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Caffeine
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Tocopherol
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Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
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Jojoba Esters
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sodium Phytate
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Polysilicone-11
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Phenoxyethanol
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Ratings

All humectants
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
65.6
45.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.9 10
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 65.6 20
10.0
45.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 2.9 10
2.9
All humectants
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
11
6
3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 65.6 20
10.0
All occlusives
65.6
45.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA 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.
Water
Est. %22
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.
Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Synthetic WaxDescription is coming soon
C9-12 Alkane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
C9-12 AlkaneDescription is coming soon
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Tridecyl TrimellitateDescription is coming soon
Propanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Mica
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
MicaA mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA 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.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidA derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateA lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. According to a recent clinical study, THDA has all the capabilities of regular vitamin C, including anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment activity.
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel ExtractDescription is coming soon
Jojoba Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Polysilicone-11
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysilicone-11A synthetic rubber-like substance of the silicone family that has no color or distinct scent. These are large molecules that cannot penetrate the skin but instead create a thin silky film on the skin's surface.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Tin Oxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tin OxideA multi-functional mineral that increases the physical space a product takes up, increases the viscosity of liquid products, and, when used as an opacifying agent, makes a transparent or translucent product become opaque or solid in color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.