Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm

Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Ulta Bright-Eyed Cooling Eye Balm has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. 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
70
Water
9
Butylene Glycol
6
Sodium Stearate
4
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
2
Menthyl Lactate
1.9
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
1.8
Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
1.5
Glyceryl Caprylate
1
Phenoxyethanol
1
Panthenol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Red 40 (CI 16035)
0.3
Stearalkonium Hectorite
0.3
Propylene Carbonate
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %
Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Sodium Stearate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
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Menthyl Lactate
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Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
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Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Panthenol
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Red 40 (CI 16035)
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Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Propylene Carbonate
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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Ratings

All humectants
10.6
9
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10.6 10
10.0
9
1
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
1
0.3
0.3
All humectants 10.6 10
10
All humectants
10.6
9
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
All occlusives
0.6
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 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
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
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.6 5 No
All soothing
1.6
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %9
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.
Sodium Stearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium StearateA naturally derived thickener with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/CaprateDescription is coming soon
Menthyl Lactate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Menthyl LactateA derivative of menthol that has the same fresh, cooling effect on the skin, but that is less sensitizing and doesn’t have the strong mint scent of menthol.
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Lauroyl GlutamideDescription is coming soon
Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin
Lauroyl Glutamic AcidDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
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.
Panthenol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateAn emollient ester with high gloss and thickening properties.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Red 40 (CI 16035)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 40 (CI 16035)A colorant that also goes by the name of Allura Red AC or FD&C Red 40. This ingredient is an approved colorant for skincare, food, and even tattoo inks. The color produced by Red 40 (CI 16035) is a jewel-tone red with yellow undertones.
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearalkonium HectoriteDescription is coming soon
Propylene Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene CarbonateA derivative of propylene glycol that is used most frequently as a solvent. Additionally, propylene carbonate serves as a viscosity controlling agent reducing the thickness of the products it is added to.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.