Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado

Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado
5.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Does Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado:

  • Strong humectant moisturizing. This lightweight, humectant-rich product, ideal for oily skin, has a moisturizing rating of 5.4 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.

Lightweight moisturizer ideal for oily skin and a humectant boost for any skincare routine

According to CreamScan analysis, Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%), Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%) and Trehalose (est. ≈2.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is ideal for oily skin, offering significant hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients. It’s also a great choice for people with normal skin who prefer lightweight moisturizers.

Such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

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

Little anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10.

It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%), 
 or Vitamin C, a popular ingredient, yet with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy, as confirmed by a single clinical study involving 20 participants (Humbert et al.). This study showed that a cream with a relatively high concentration of 5% ascorbic acid reduced the average wrinkle depth by 7% after 6 months of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without ascorbic acid).
 
Among others, Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream with Avocado also contains some ingredients marketed often as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, and sh-Polypeptide-9. 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 contribute to 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, can 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
60
9
6
4
2
1.9
1.8
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Trehalose
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Pentylene Glycol
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Polyglycerin-3
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil
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1,2-Hexanediol
Function:
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Juniperus Mexicana Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed
Function:
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Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
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Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
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Cyclohexasiloxane
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Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Function:
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PEG-100 Stearate
Function:
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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Propanediol
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
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Tromethamine
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PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Ascorbic Acid
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Cholesterol
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PEG-800
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Polysorbate 20
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Maltodextrin
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Saccharide Hydrolysate
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Polyglutamic Acid
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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sh-Oligopeptide-1
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sh-Polypeptide-1
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sh-Oligopeptide-2
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sh-Polypeptide-22
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sh-Polypeptide-45
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sh-Polypeptide-8
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sh-Polypeptide-9
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Xanthan Gum
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Disodium EDTA
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Ratings

All humectants
22.5
9
6
2
1.9
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 22.5 10
10.0
9
6
2
1.9
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.5 20
0.8
1.5
Moisturizing rating
5.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
2
1.9
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 22.5 10
10
All humectants
22.5
9
6
2
1.9
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
All occlusives 1.5 20
0.8
All occlusives
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0.1
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
sh-Oligopeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-9
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

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.

Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Trehalose
Est. %2
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

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.

Polyglycerin-3
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Juniperus Mexicana OilA fragrant essential oil derived from the wood, twigs, and leaves of the Texas Cedarwood. It contains cedrol and thujopsene - compounds responsible for its deep, rich, woody aroma.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from pomelo peels - sometimes mislabeled as grapefruit. The high limonene content is responsible for its citrusy scent. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAn essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed
Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Cyclohexasiloxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclohexasiloxaneA clear silicone fluid with very low viscosity that is commonly used as a solvent and emollient. It has excellent spreadability, rubs in quickly, and leaves a silky smooth after-feel on the skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin