6.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. SkinMedica TNS Illuminating Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 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 2.0 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 | Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media | Biotech, Human | Moisturizing (humectant) |
6 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Boron Nitride | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.5 | Polyacrylate-13 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle |
1 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing |
1 | N-Hydroxysuccinimide | Synthetic | |
1 | Chrysin | Botanical | Soothing |
0.3 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
0.3 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,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.
A biotechnological mixture of various skin growth factors. It is thought to be able to stimulate the growth and regeneration of all skin layers, although the use of growth factors in skincare is still controversial.
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.
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.
A synthetically made compound that has several functions. As an opacifier, it can provide a range of appearances, ranging from translucent to completely opaque. It is also an excellent absorber and is capable of high oil absorption.