
About this product
Eye serum formulated with copper peptides, retinol and caffeine to target fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles in the delicate eye area.
Full ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Caffeine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Coconut Alkanes, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glucose, Biotin, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Steareth-20
Guru Score
Mixed
3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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The copper peptide, retinol and caffeine combination impressed reviewers for smoothing and firming fine lines and the delicate eye area. The ingredient formula with 14 peptides and ascorbic acid earned praise, with enthusiasts making it a daily staple for long-term use. However, a class action lawsuit alleges deceptive advertising of promised skin benefits, so investigating those claims is sensible before committing.
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Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.
Source: DermNet
Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.
Source: DermNet
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
Eye serum formulated with copper peptides, retinol and caffeine to target fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles in the delicate eye area.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.
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