5.8/ 10
5.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. PCA SKIN Ideal Complex Restorative Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 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 low Occlusivity of 1.6 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
4 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Boron Nitride | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Myristyl Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
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.
Score
9
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.
An emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
A rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.