4.2/ 10
4.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Sanitas Skincare Essential Eye Essence has a moisturizing rating of 4.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 3.7 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.6 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
2 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.5 | Hordeum Vulgare Extract | Botanical | Soothing,Emollient |
1.3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Polyacrylamide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dipeptide-2 | Synthetic | |
0.3 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing |
0.3 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle |
0.3 | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation |
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
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Score
4
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
A natural ingredient that produces oil and water mixtures with soft skin feel.
A synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.