Eye Creams
Description
November 1, 2022
By Lisa Petrison
The eye creams listed on this page are stated as having the ability to help to hydrate the eye area, soften wrinkles, address dark circles, or prepare the skin for makeup application.
Unlike eye creams containing caffeine (which are discussed on a separate page of this website), most of these are not designed to address bags or puffiness, however.
I feel that my own eye area has been a particular problem for me in terms of all of these issues and that I am willing to spend a goodly amount money on eye creams if I really believe they are being helpful.
Unfortunately, without a controlled trial lasting for an extended period of time, it is hard to know whether eye creams are accomplishing what they claim to be able to do.
While a few of the creams discussed on this page seem to have been especially good at helping to soften the appearance of the wrinkles around my eyes, most of them more seem to be providing light hydration to my eye area without doing much else.
On the plus side, I feel that most of the eye creams that I have tried have pretty clean ingredient lists and have been good for my skin without causing any irritation.
In fact, while some people take the position that eye creams are a “scam” and that regular face creams are fine for use in the eye area, I more have been going the other way and experimenting with using a few of the more reasonably priced eye creams on my face as a whole.
While eye creams tend to be fairly light, mixing them with high-quality unscented face oils results in a rich but gentle cream that seems especially appropriate for my own facial skin.
Note that a few of the eye creams mentioned on this page contain trehalose, which is a natural disaccharide that supposedly has some health benefits but that also has been reported to be associated with the spread of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria Clostridium difficile.
I am not sure at this point whether the inclusion of trehalose in products should be considered to be a good thing or a bad thing, and so have just noted when products include it in the “EWG Problem Ingredients” sections.
I’m somewhat inclined to try to avoid that ingredient myself at this point, but perhaps I eventually will change my mind on it.
TOP PICKS
♣ Living Clean Superstars:
+Beautycounter Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream ($76)
Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Revitalizing Eye Cream ($75)
+Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream ($19)
Honest Deep Hydration Eye Cream ($24)
Honest Depuff + C Eye Cream ($24)
Jones Road Eye Cream ($34)
Tatcha The Silk Peony ($62)
The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Cream ($42)
+W3LL People Revitalizing Eye Gel-Cream ($18)
♦ Additional Choices:
Bare Minerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Eye Cream ($46)
Bare Minerals Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Eye Treatment ($35)
Beekman 1802 Dewy Eyed Illuminating Eye Serum ($42)
+Evanhealy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm ($27)
♦ Not Yet Tried:
+Annmarie Anti-Aging Eye Cream ($70)
Beautycounter Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream ($43)
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream ($13)
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream ($64)
Typology Wrinkles & Fine Lines Eye Cream ($31)
♥ Lisa’s Choice:
Beautycounter Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream ($69)
√ Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Revitalizing Eye Cream ($75)
Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream ($19)
The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Cream ($42)
Notes:
1) Living Clean Superstars – Products with high scores on both Performance Rating (5) as well as Ingredients Rating (4/5). + Clean Pick (Ingredients Rating = 5).
2) Lisa’s Choice – Products that I would purchase for my own personal use. √ Lisa’s Favorite
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Annmarie Anti-Aging Eye Cream – $70
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Processed Fragrance: Lavender Oil
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product reads, “Eyes look rested and more beautiful with this luxurious eye cream containing soothing herbs and active plant cells. Antioxidant-rich green tea and goji berries reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while cucumber extract and the herb eyebright temporarily ease puffiness.”
I have yet to experiment with this product enough to give it a performance rating but hope to do that soon.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Amazon Rating: 4.2 Stars (19 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Natural Fragrance)
EWG Product Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 5 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Comfrey leaf extract (4), Jasmine extract (4), Licorice root extract (4). (Also contains Lavender oil.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Gotu kola leaf extract, Helichrysum arenarium flower extract, Butcher’s broom root extract, Cat’s clas barkextract, Chamomile flower extract, Comfrey leaf extract, Goji berry fruit extract, Jasmine flower extract, Sarsaparilla root extract, St. John’s wort herb extract, Calendula flower extract, Elderberry flower, Comfrey leaf extract, Echinacea extract, Ginkgo leaf extract, Goji berry fruit extract, Gotu kola leaf extract, Hibiscus flower extract, Lavender flower extract, Lemon balm leaf extract, Rose flower extract, Lady’s mantle, Violet extract, Acai fruit extract, Amla fruit extract, Ashwagandha root extract, Sacred frankincense resin extract, Cucumber fruit extract, Aspen bark extract, Rosehip seed oil, Cranberry seed oil, Carrot seed oil, Red raspberry seed extract, Damas rose extract, Larch extract, Sweet iris extract, Lavender oil, Jasmine sambac absolute flower extract
All Ingredients: Serum blend [*Aloe vera leaf juice, Squalane (olive oil derived), Carrageenan extract, non-GMO Xanthan gum (plant derived)], *Aloe vera leaf juice, Herb-infused aloe vera juice [*Aloe vera leaf juice, *Gotu kola leaf extract, *Helichrysum arenarium flower extract, *Butcher’s broom root extract, *Cat’s claw bark extract, *Chamomile flower extract, *Comfrey leaf extract, *Eyebright extract, *Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, *Goji berry fruit extract, *Gunpowder green tea leaf extract, *Jasmine flower extract, *Licorice root extract, *Milk thistle seed extract, *Sarsaparilla root extract, *St. John’s wort herb extract], Butter blend [*Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, *Extra virgin coconut oil, *Aloe vera leaf extract, *Avocado oil, *Mango seed butter, *Beeswax], *Shea nut butter, Herb-infused oil [*Jojoba seed oil, *Sesame seed oil, *Calendula flower extract, *Elderberry flower, *Comfrey leaf extract, *Echinacea extract, *Gingko leaf extract, *Goji berry fruit extract, *Gotu kola leaf extract, *Hibiscus flower extract, *Lavender flower extract, *Lemon balm leaf extract, *Licorice root extract, *Helichrysum arenarium flower extract, *Lotus stamen extract, *Plantain leaf extract, *Rhodiola root extract, *Rooibos leaf extract, *Rose flower extract, *Lady’s mantle, *Green tea leaf extract, *Horsetail leaf extract, *Violet extract, *Acai fruit extract, *Amla fruit extract, *Ashwagandha root extract, Sacred frankincense resin extract, *Milk thistle seed extract], *Cucumber fruit extract, Tocopherol (non-GMO), Ubiquinone, *Squalane (olive oil derived), non-GMO plant derived wax [Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside], Aspen bark extract, *Rosehip seed oil, *Castor oil, Cranberry seed oil, *Carrot seed oil, *Red raspberry extract, *Tamanu seed oil, Active plant cell extracts [Damas rose, Larch, Sweet iris], *Acai fruit oil, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), *Sea buckthorn berry CO2 fruit extract, Lavender oil, Jasmine sambac absolute flower extract. *Organically grown or wildcrafted
Bare Minerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Eye Cream – $46
Living Clean Rating: 8 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: 
(3 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: High
The Bare Minerals website states, “This anti-aging eye cream is clinically shown to dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet, puffiness and discoloration in just 1 week. The gentle yet potent formula also stars Protein Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid, which work together to improve texture and smoothness for fresher, more youthful-looking skin.”
This eye cream is part of Bare Minerals’ Ageless line, which uses herbs that supposedly reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face.
This eye cream contains a number of chemicals that EWG considers mildly problematic, including myristyl myristate and polysorbate-20 (texture enhancers), sodium lactate (a hydrator and exfoliator), sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol (preservatives), and dimethicone (silicone).
It also contains trehalose.
I obtained a small tube of this and tried the product maybe a dozen times. I did not feel that it irritated my eyes or caused any other problems.
It is a light cream that felt somewhat moisturizing, but otherwise I am not sure whether it was helpful.
I don’t think I would buy this product again because I don’t really feel comfortable with the ingredient list and don’t feel that it did anything especially noteworthy for me.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Ulta Rating: 4.6 Stars (488 reviews)
Credo Clean: No
Clean at Sephora: Unclear
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Myristyl Myristate, Polysorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Dimethicone (3), Myristyl myristate (3), Polysorbate-20 (3), Sodium lactate (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Phenoxyethanol (4). (Also contains Cotton seed oil, Trehalose, Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Olivate, Cotton Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Diisostearyl Malate, Nylon-12, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Trehalose, Shea Butter, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sh-Hexapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
Bare Minerals Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Eye Treatment – $35
Living Clean Rating: 8 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (3 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: Moderate
The description of this product on the Bare Minerals website states, “This clean, vegan anti-aging eye treatment, powered by unique superfood Long Life Herb, is clinically shown to strengthen skin, so it looks younger, longer. Dramatically improves key visible signs of aging. Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Hydrates and provides 25% clinical reduction in dark circles. Restores skin’s natural radiance.”
Although I am a big fan of the Bare Minerals Skinlongevity serum, I’m less sure that the Skinlongevity eye cream has been especially helpful to me.
Like the Skinlongevity serum, it is supposed to contain “Japanese long-life herb” that strengthens the skin barrier.
The product includes the potentially problematic ingredients of several preservatives (sodium metabisulfate, soidium benzoate and phenoxyethanol), as well as lye (potassium hydroxide), silicone (dimethicone) and trehalose.
I obtained a couple of large samples of this product and so have been able to give it a good try.
This eye cream seemed indistinguishable from the Bare Minerals Ageless eye cream to me.
I felt like both of these light eye creams provided some nice hydration to my eye area without causing any irritation.
I always am surprised to go back and see all the potentially problematic ingredients in these products since they both felt quite clean to me.
I doubt I will buy this eye cream again since I don’t feel entirely comfotable with the ingredient list and don’t feel that it made a noticeable difference for me compared to competitive products.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Ulta Rating: 4.5 Stars (186 reviews)
Credo Clean: Unclear
Clean at Sephora: Unclear
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Metabisulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Dimethicone (3), Potassium hydroxide (5), Sodium metabisulfate (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Phenoxyethanol (4). (Also contains Trehalose, Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Peucedanum Japonicum leaf/stem extract, Satsuma mandarin peel extract, California poppy leaf cell, Ginger extract
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Coconut Alkanes, Agar, Nylon-12, Trehalose, Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Eschscholtzia Californica Leaf Cell, Zingiber Aromaticus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoamyl Laurate, Panthenol, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pantolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Succinoglycan, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Beautycounter Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream – $43
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product on the Beautycounter website reads, “Formulated for the delicate eye area, this cream awakens eyes with hydrating squalane. Phytic acid helps to boost oxygenation and while reducing the appearance of shadows and puffiness. Shea butter helps hydrate and condition skin. Moisturizing formula wakes up tired eyes. Absorbs easily so makeup glides on smoothly. Helps visibly reduce the appearance of under-eye shadows, dark circles, and puffiness. Ophthalmologist tested, safe for contact lens wearers.”
I have not yet tried this product but am looking forward to doing so soon.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Lisa Rating: Not Tried
Beautycounter Rating: 4.7 Stars (2715 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: No (Salicylic Acid)
EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Salicylic acid (3). (Also contains Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-16 Alcohols, Betaine, C10-18 Triglycerides, Squalane, Shea Butter, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Vegetable Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol, Candelilla Wax, Sunflower Seed Oil*, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil. *Organic/Biologique
Beautycounter Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream – $76
♥ Lisa’s Choice
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The Beautycounter website states about this product, “This high-performance eye cream revitalizes the eye area for a youthful, brighter appearance. A targeted combination of our plant-derived Retinatural Complex and Persian silk tree extract reduces the appearance of under-eye shadows and crow’s feet for a smooth, firmed look. Retinatural Complex: We took two of the most powerhouse plant-derived ingredients available and created a scientific breakthrough. Bakuchiol has been shown to provide skin-care results that are comparable to retinol—without harmful side effects such as skin irritation and increased sun sensitivity—and Swiss Alpine rose boosts the skin’s antioxidant defense. Persian Silk Tree Extract (Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract): Proven in independent clinical studies to brighten the eye area, fade dark circles, diminish puffiness, and reduce the appearance of crow’s feet.”
I have found on a few separate occasions when I have noticed my eyes looking especially problematic in terms of wrinkles that using this cream on them for even several days seems to make a significant difference for them.
The cream is rich and hydrating, without any ingredients that I consider to be problematic.
I do not feel that it has been irritating to my eyes at all.
While I would not want to use this as my only eye cream because it does not contain any caffeine, the benefits of the product seem strong enough that it probably would be worthwhile for me to use it once a day on a permanent basis.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Beautycounter Rating: 4.8 Stars (2713 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Yes
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified
EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: None
Fragrance Ingredients: Rhododendron ferrugineum extract
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Shea Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, Squalane, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Bakuchiol, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract*, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract†, Darutoside, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Pullulan, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum. *Alpine Rose Extract †Persian Silk Tree
Beekman 1802 Dewy Eyed Illuminating Eye Serum – $42
Living Clean Rating: 8 out of 10
Performance Rating: (4 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The Beekman 1802 website states about this product, “A blend of silk tree extract, goat milk, and powerful botanical extracts quickly absorbs into skin for age-defying revitalization that illuminates eyes while helping to fight the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. Instantly cools and awakens dull skin. Fights dark circles and depuffs. Lifts & smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
The product is stated as containing Persian silk tree bark extract, which supposedly “tightens skin and fights dark circles and puffiness, lifting the lids.”
Goat milk and probiotic extracts also are included, with the implication that the product may improve the microbiome of the skin.
Sodium hyaluronate provides non-oily hydration.
Although I don’t feel that I’ve had especially great experiences with other Beekman 1802 products that I have tried, this eye cream seems like it might have potential for those who would like to find a non-greasy eye cream that will not interfere with putting on makeup for daytime use.
Whether this product actually would be helpful for my undereye problems if I used it on a regular basis, I’m not sure. But at least it did not irritate my eyes and (in combination with my nighttime eye creams) provided adequate hydration to my eye area during the time that I was using it.
The eye gel does contain sodium benzoate, which is a preservative that may bother some people.
Other than that, the ingredient list looks pretty clean to me.
In addition, such a small amount of the product (“pea-sized”) is suggested that even the small trial-size container lasted me for quite a while.
I don’t see myself buying it again because I would prefer a product that is more moisturizing.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Ulta Rating: 4.1 Stars (250 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Benzoate)
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (4), Comfrey leaf extract (4), Sodium benzoate (3). (Also contains Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Cucumber fruit extract, Matricaria flower extract, Blue thistle flower extract, Comfrey leaf extract
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Goat Milk, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Darutoside, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Matricaria Flower Extract, Blue Thistle Flower Extract, Silk Tree Bark Extract, Honey, Flax Seed Extract, Comfrey Leaf Extract, Whey Protein, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream – $13
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: (3 / 5)
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: Moderate
The description of this product reads, “Eye cream for dark circles and puffiness. Suitable for all skin types. Hyaluronic acid to retain skin’s moisture. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Non-comediogenic (won’t clog pores). Opthamologist tested.”
This line is recommended by some dermatologists and so I bought a tube, but I feel like the ingredient list makes it seem pretty inappropriate for use in my eye area (or really on my face in general).
I am therefore rather hesitant to try this product but will try giving it a go sometime soon.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Target Rating: 4.3 Stars (1706 reviews)
Credo Clean: No
Clean at Sephora: No
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Unclear
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-4)
Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Product Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 6 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (3), Dimethicone (3), Zinc citrate (3), Behentrimonium methosulfate (4), Triethanolamine (5), Aloe vera (3), Sodium hydroxide (4), Phenoxyethanol (4), Laureth-4 (3).
Fragrance Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, Chrysanthellum indicum extract
All Ingredients: Water, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Potassium Sorbate, Ceramide Eop, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Zinc Citrate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Sweet Almond Oil, Tocopherol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laureth-4, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tetrasodium Edta, Maltodextrin, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Revitalizing Eye Cream – $75
♥ Lisa’s Choice
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product reads, “A refreshing gel-cream that moisturizes the delicate eye area for a brighter appearance. Anti-dark circles. Anti-puffiness. Smooths. Tested on all skin types, including sensitive.”
This product is the only one in the No. 1 de Chanel line that does not include any synthetic fragrance.
I tried it out in an Ulta store and when it did not seem to be bothersome to me, bought a full jar.
I used it on a daily basis for several weeks, ceasing the use of all other eye creams for a good part of that time, and since then have been using it regularly.
On the plus side, I have found that this cream seems to be more effective at softening the wrinkles around my eyes than any of the other eye creams that I have tried.
While I am not saying that I am sure that it does not have any anti-puffiness benefits, I don’t think it works as well as eye creams containing caffeine for my eye bags and so would not want this to be my only eye cream on a long-term basis.
I do not feel that it has been helpful for me in terms of my dark circles.
This eye cream does contain a few components that seem to have the potential of irritating the eyes, including chlorphenesin and sodium benzoate (preservatives) and lactic acid (usually used as an exfoliant).
I feel that my eyes have done okay with this product if I restrict the usage to just the skin under my eyes and next to my eyes.
I do feel that the cream has been a little irritating to my eyes when I have put it on my eyelids, though.
All in all, I feel that this cream has some strong benefits in terms of softening my crow’s feet wrinkles and have enjoyed using it for that reason.
Despite the fact that it is expensive, I may buy this cream again.
Ulta Rating: 4.8 Stars (12 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Chlorphenesin (3), Lactic acid (4), Sodium benzoate (3), Titanium dioxide (3)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Camellia Japonica Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Yeast Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sclerotium Gum, Chlorphenesin, Escin, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Gum, Maltodextrin, Beta-Sitosterol, Arginine, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, IL57A
Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream – $19
♥ Lisa’s Choice
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product on the Cocokind website reads, “Reduce the look of fine lines, dark circles, puffiness, and sagging with our all-in-one eye cream featuring plant-powered ingredients. Promotes brighter, smoother looking skin around the eyes, by hydrating and refreshing dry surfaces. Reduces the appearance of bags and dark circles by moisturizing the contour of the under eye. Locks in hydration around the eyes (this area loses moisture 50% faster than the rest of your skin!). Soothes and cools skin with a hygienic metal applicator tip.”
I feel that this is a quite gentle and generally very nice eye cream that provides some pleasant hydration to my eye area.
It feels very clean to me, which is consistent with the lack of obviously problematic ingredients stated as being included in it.
While I am hesitant to use most eye creams on my eyelids due to potential irritation issues, this one seems to have been okay for me with regard to that.
The reasonable price opens up the possibility of using it as an overall face cream, and I think that it has worked very well for that.
I haven’t felt that it does much at all in terms of addressing dark circles, puffiness, sagging or dullness, however.
It really just seems to be moisturizing my eye area without irritating it.
I think that especially for the price, this is an excellent basic product that I would likely use every day if my eye area were not such a problem for me.
As it is, I have continued to use the product fairly often just because it is so gentle and undoubtedly will buy it again in the future..
Size: 0.5 oz.
Cocokind Rating: 4.6 Stars (247 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Yes
Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)
EWG Product Rating: 1 (green)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 1 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: None
Fragrance Ingredients: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
All Ingredients: Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearates, cetearyl olivate, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sorbitan olivate, potassium cetyl phosphate, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, tetradecane, shea butter, albizia julibrissin bark extract, darutoside, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract*, oat kernel extract, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium dehydroacetate.
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream – $64
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: (3 / 5)
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The Drunk Elephant website describes this product as, “A rich and restorative eye cream featuring a brightening combination of eight peptides, five forms of Vitamin C, and cucumber extract for firmer, stronger-looking skin around the eye area. C-Tango is a dance of potent antioxidants, replenishing ceramides and plant oils, and soothing actives, all designed to refresh skin and restore a radiant appearance. Gentle enough for a.m. and p.m. use and powerful enough to improve even stubborn signs of damage.”
I have not yet experimented with this product enough to give it a performance rating but hope to do that soon.
Although it has some ingredients in it that give me pause, I have generally done well with Drunk Elephant products and so hopefully this one will be okay too.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Sephora Rating: 3.8 Stars (1426 reviews)
Credo Clean: No
Clean at Sephora: Yes
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Unclear
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate)
Think Dirty Rating: 5 (yellow)
EWG Product Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 5 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Ceteareth-6 olivate (3), Aloe vera (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Titanium dioxide (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Tocopheryl acetate (3), Steareth-20 (3), Chlorhexidine digluconate (4), Chlorphenesin (3), Polysorbate-60 (3). (Also contains Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Soybean Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Soybean Protein, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Strawberry Seed Extract, Alfalfa Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ubiquinone, Superoxide Dismutase, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Apple Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Thioctic Acid, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Evanhealy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm – $27
Living Clean Rating: 8 out of 10
Performance Rating: (3 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: Helichrysum Oil, Carrot Oil
Silicone Level: None
The Evanhealy website states about this product, “For smoothing and brightening the appearance of the delicate skin around the eyes. Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm absorbs completely leaving the skin soft, glowing and radiant. Also ideal for lips, face or anywhere on the body to combat dry, aging skin. Protect – Nourish – Refresh. Features cold pressed wild carrot seed oil and our own handmade whipped shea butter, with certified organic oils of sunflower avocado, cocoa butter, rosehip and coconut oil.”
This is a hydrating eye moisturizer in stick form with a very clean ingredient list and seems to be one of Evanhealy’s most popular products.
It’s quite thick and somewhat sticky, which makes me think that it is really only appropriate as a night moisturizer.
The raw carrot smell from the carrot essential oil is pretty strong.
Although this product seems to get good reviews, I’m not convinced that it has been very helpful to my eye area, and I also have found both the stickiness and the carrot smell to be unappealing.
Also, even though I don’t really smell the helichrysum oil in this product, I am not sure that it is a good idea to use any kind of essential oils in the eye area.
The main oils used in the formula (sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, castor oil and olive oil) are not my first choice in skincare products, either.
I guess it therefore should not have been a surprise that despite the generally pretty clean ingredient list, this product didn’t seem to work very well for me.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Pharmaca Rating: 4.8 Stars (30 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Essential Oils)
EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (3). (Also contains Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Carrot Seed Essential Oil.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Helichrysum italicum, Rosehip seed fruit oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Carrot seed essential oil
All Ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil*, Beeswax*, Coconut Oil*, Castor Oil*, Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) infused Olive Oil*, Avocado Oil*, Cocoa Butter*, Shea Butter*, Rosehip Seed Fruit Oil*, Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) Flower Oil*, Carrot Seed Essential Oil*, Tocopherol. *Certified organic
Honest Deep Hydration Eye Cream – $24
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product on the Honest website reads, “A deeply hydrating eye cream that plumps, moisturizes, and hydrates for healthy-looking skin around the eyes. Hyaluronic Acid attracts water and binds it to your skin while helping plump up the delicate under-eye area. Chamomile + Calendula help soothe, and Barbary Fig + Baobab Fruit provide fatty acids for healthy-looking, happy skin around the eyes. Say hello to 8 hours of locked-in moisture and hydration!”
Although this eye cream does not seem to have offered me any special relief of wrinkles or dark circles or bags, it has nonetheless been one of the better products that I have tried in terms of offering general hydration and moisturizing benefits to my eye area.
I have found that if I give it a minute or two after application, the ingredients turn into the sort of tacky surface that works very well with my eye makeup and undereye concealer.
In addition, despite the inclusion of a few questionable ingredients, it has not seemed to irritate my eyes or my skin at all.
This product works well as a cream for my entire face, though perhaps not any better than the much less expensive Honest Hydrogel cream (which also has a clean ingredient list).
Size: 0.5 oz.
Honest Rating: 4.4 Stars (67 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol)
EWG Product Rating; EWG Verified
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG problem Ingredients: Rosa Canina Fruit Extract (3), Sodium Benzoate (3), Sodium Hydroxide (4), Benzyl Alcohol (4). (Also contains Alcohol.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Matricaria flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Carnauba Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Undecane, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Cellulose Gum, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract, Shea Butter, Gellan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ribose, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol
Honest Depuff + C Eye Cream – $24
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: Moderate
The description of this product on the Honest website reads, “A lightweight, brightening eye cream that sends puffiness and dark circles packing for well rested vibes. Daisy Flower Extract: reduces puffiness + dark circles. Vitamin C + Neutralizing Pigments: provides antioxidants + brightens. 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid: hydrate. Peptides: firm + improve elasticity.”
Although this product from Honest claims to be helpful with regard to puffiness issues, I think that the products that I have tried that contain caffeine have been much more helpful for me with regard to that issue than this product has.
Whether the use of Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) in the product has been helpful with regard to brightening, I don’t know.
I do think that this product has provided some nice hydration to my eye area without causing irritation, however.
It seems to me very similar to the Honest Deep Hydration Eye Cream in terms of the my subjective experience with it. I’d have to use both in a comparison test for a long time to know for sure.
This product seems to be positioned as a companion for the Honest Everyday Radiance + C Moisturizer, which I also really like.
That product (which I have frequently used as a day cream) also has a pretty clean ingredient list, but seems to be a little richer and has a much lower per-gram cost.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Ulta Rating: 4.1 Stars (29 reviews)
Credo Clean: Unclear
Clean at Sephora: Unclear
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Benzoate)
EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Dimethicone (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Titanium dioxide (3). (Also contains Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: Daisy flower extract
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sunflower Seed Oil, Daisy Flower Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hieracium Pilosella Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Shea Butter, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Jones Road Eye Cream – $34
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The Jones Road website states about this product, “Pillowy to the touch, Eye Cream delivers moisture and hydrates instantly. Enriched with Macadamia Seed Oil and Trehalose, it glides onto the most delicate areas with no tugging required. Works seamlessly under The Face Pencil to create a smooth look.”
This eye cream from Jones Road seems primarily designed to be hydrating without being greasy, and therefore may be pretty easily worn under makeup.
Only a small amount is needed to moisturize my eye area enough to be comfortable and to serve as a good base for the Jones Road face pencils that I use under my eyes every day.
I haven’t had any problems with this eye cream and it has felt pretty good to me when I have used it.
I am somewhat concerned with the use of trehalose, to the point that this might prevent me from buying the product again, though.
Size: 0.46 oz.
Credo Rating: 4.6 Stars (46 reviews)
Credo Clean: Yes
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Yes
Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)
EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: C13-15 Alkane (3). (Also contains Trehalose.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Macadamia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, C13-15 Alkane, Carbomer, Stearic Acid, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol.
Tatcha The Silk Peony – $62
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: Natural Fragrance
Silicone Level: Moderate
The description of this product on the Tatcha website reads, “A healthy aging eye cream that melts to release a double shield of hydration with line-smoothing liquid silk and moisture-locking Japanese white peony. Unique melting texture smooths and blurs. Cushiony balm designed for comfort around the delicate eye area melts upon application to release a powerful moisturizing elixir with liquid silk. Blurs the look of fine lines and wrinkles, helping skin resemble the soft, smooth, natural radiance of pure silk. Ideal for prepping the eye area before makeup application. Provides a doubly effective shield of hydration. A complete silk protein forms a protective veil of moisture on top of skin. Japanese White Peony helps support skin’s natural barrier function to seal in moisture. Reveals radiant, brighter eyes. 30% Hadasei-3, our signature trio of pure Japanese superfoods, is double fermented to yield essential skin nutrients for an improvement in the visible signs of aging. Antioxidant-packed formula helps protect against signs of future damage.”
This is an interesting eye cream because it includes a fermentation product (Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate) as the first ingredient.
I feel that my own facial skin tends to do especially well with products that contain fermentation ingredients, and this eye cream has seemed to be fine for me as long as I just use it underneath and beside my eyes rather than on my eyelids.
On the other hand, the use of natural fragrance is unusual and (in my opinion) undesirable in an eye cream.
The scent is so slight that I wouldn’t have even realized that the product included a fragrance if I hadn’t read the ingredient list, and so perhaps the amount is very small.
The other somewhat unusual thing about this product is that it is a little greasy, with an almost-solid texture that is more like a balm than a cream.
Although the copy states that this is a good product to put on prior to applying makeup, I’ve not found it to work that well for that purpose and so have used it primarily at night.
I just obtained a small jar of this product in a Tatcha starter set and so haven’t experimented with the product over an extended period of time to see if it seemed to provide any long-term benefits beyond just moisturizing my eye area.
I’d be more inclined to buy a full-size jar if it didn’t have the fragrance in it.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.2 Stars (1505 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Yes
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Natural Fragrance, Myristyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol)
Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Product Rating: 5 (yellow)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 6 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Dimethicone (3), Myristyl myristate (3), Tocopheryl acetate (3), Natural fragrance (8), Phenoxyethanol (4), Titanium dioxide (3)
Fragrance Ingredients: Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Geranium robertianum extract, Natural fragrance
All Ingredients: Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate*, water, glycerin, squalane, propanediol, dimethicone, behenyl alcohol, myristyl myristate, glyceryl stearate se, beeswax, paeonia albiflora flower extract, hydrolyzed silk, sericin, geranium robertianum extract, chondrus crispus extract, yeast ferment extract, sargassum vulgare extract, sodium hyaluronate, inositol, isostearic acid, sodium stearoyl glutamate, silica, sodium polyacrylate starch, stearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, butylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, mica, titanium dioxide, tin oxide * hadasei-3
The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Cream – $42
♥ Lisa’s Choice
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredient Rating: (4 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product reads, “Plump. Fill. Fortify. This rich, vitamin-packed cream can be used daily to minimize imperfections and diminish the look of fine lines near the eye and around the mouth, leaving skin feeling nourished, plumper and smoother.”
Like all the products from The Outset, I feel like this one has worked really well for me despite containing some ingredients that EWG considers to be somewhat problematic.
I have noticed in the past that my skin almost always responds well to products that contain Saccharomyces ferment and suspect that its use here is part of the reason that my skin seems to do well with this cream.
I think that this has been a nice moisturizing cream for my eye area and that my skin responds well to it.
Whether it has any special properties with regard to helping wrinkles, I don’t know.
I feel good enough about it based on my experiences with it that I probably will buy it again, though.
Size: 0.5 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.4 Stars (76 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Yes
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: C13-15 Alkane (3), Chlorphenesin (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Potassium hydroxide (5), Sodium glycolate (3), Sodium hydroxide (4). (Also contains Carrageenan, Citric acid.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment, Diheptyl Succinate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract, Carrageenan, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sunflower Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Grape Seed Oil, Panthenol, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Chlorphenesin, Lauroyl Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.
Typology Wrinkles & Fine Lines Eye Cream – $31
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredient Rating: (4 / 5)
Processed Fragrance: Linalool
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product reads, “Concentrated coenzyme Q10 and prickly pear oil to reduce wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. 98% natural origin. The Q10 cream is suitable for all skin types to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. It is particularly recommended for mature skin.”
I have yet to try this product but hope to do so soon.
Size: 0.50 oz.
Typology Rating: 4.3 Stars (250 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Yes
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Natural Fragrance, Myristyl Myristate)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Myristyl Myristate (3), Linalool (3).
Fragrance Ingredients: Lavender Flower Water, Linalool.
All Ingredients: Water, Lavender Flower Water*, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Prickly Pear Fruit Extract*, Myristyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ubiquinone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Myristyl Glucoside, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Tocopherol, Soybean Oil.
W3LL People Revitalizing Eye Gel-Cream – $18
♣ Living Clean Superstar
Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10
Performance Rating: (5 / 5)
Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)
Lisa Irritation Level: None
Processed Fragrance: None
Silicone Level: None
The description of this product reads, “Reawaken your delicate eye area and impart a bright-eyed glow. This gel-based eye cream is lightweight yet rich, effectively reviving the dull skin around the eye while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The plant-powered blend of Aloe Extract, Broccoli Seed Oil, Snow Mushroom, and Niacinamide locks in skin-plumping hydration for a revitalized, youthful radiance. Ideal for use on all skin types.”
This is an economical moisturizing eye gel from W3LL People that is supposed to address fine lines as well as to moisturize the eye area.
It contains several different hydrators, including niacinamide and snow mushroom.
It is a quite light eye cream that does not seem to have caused any irritation to my eye area but that also does not seem to have been that moisturizing to it.
While the product is free of ingredients that EWG considers to be problematic, it does contain trehalose.
I have been feeling that it is more suited for use on my face in general than it is on my eye area.
Size: 0.5 oz.
W3LL People Rating: 4.7 Stars (131 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Yes
EWG Ingredient Rating: 1 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: None. (Contains Trehalose.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Aloe Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Brown Algae Extract, Broccoli Seed Oil*, Snow Mushroom Extract, Tocopherol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone. *Organic Ingredients
Shopping List
This section lists products that seem that they may have potential and that I am hoping to try in the near future.
Readers are highly encouraged to bring other relevant products that they have tried to my attention so that I can add them to this list.
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream – $56
Bybi Eye Plump Bakuchiol Overnight Eye Cream – $20
Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Firming Eye Serum – $60
Evolve 360 Eye and Lip Contour – $34
Evolve Hyaluronic Eye Complex – $24
Kora Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream – $56
Naturally Serious Zero Baggage Anti-Dark Circle Eye Cream – $26
True Botanicals Deep Repair Eye Serum – $90
Wildkat Orchid Stem Cell + Magnolia Berry Eye Gel – $22
Youth To The People Superberry Dream Eye Cream – $48
About This Website
The Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping website is designed to provide guidance to those seeking out products that are relatively low in toxicity and that provide generally positive user experiences.
Although the skincare and makeup sections have a particular focus on products appropriate for women who are in their 40’s or beyond, the information provided may be useful for other people as well.
The products are curated by Lisa Petrison, who has been focused on helping people to improve their health by avoiding toxicity since 2008 and who heads the Paradigm Change organization.
Her Living Clean in a Dirty World blog site discusses a variety of topics of relevance to those who are working to pursue a more natural lifestyle with less exposure to harmful toxicity.
Lisa is the author of several books, including A Beginner’s Guide to Mold Avoidance (co-written with Erik Johnson).
She also runs the Paradigm Change website (focusing on issues related to toxic mold illness) and the Mold Avoiders Facebook group (designed for the discussion of all topics of interest to those pursuing the mold avoidance approach described in the “Beginner’s Guide” book).
Lisa was born in August 1964 and has yet to try cosmetic surgery, Botox or other cosmetic treatments requiring interactions with a physician, or beauty products containing retinoids.
In her former life, Lisa worked as a business school professor, as a marketing consultant to a variety of large companies, and as a reporter covering the advertising industry.
She holds a Ph.D. in marketing and social psychology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as B.S./M.S. degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.
Lisa would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Ellen Kleiman-Redden for her help in trying out products and discussing issues related to this project.
She also would like to thank the many members of the Mold Avoiders community who have shared suggestions of products to be included here.
A Note From Lisa
Products that I have tried or researched and that I have not found to be acceptable from a toxicity standpoint have been omitted entirely from the discussions on this website.
However, since a goal of this project is to introduce people to a range of options in terms of price and functionality, some products discussed on this site include ingredients that may not be appropriate for everyone.
It’s my hope that all individuals making their way to this site will find at least a few options from each product category that meet all of their own needs and wants from a variety of perspectives.
The vast majority of cosmetics marketers now offer affiliate programs in which Internet content creators may earn commissions if people who are referred to the companies’ sites by clicking on links end up making purchases.
I participate in quite a few individual affiliate programs as well as in the Sovrn/Viglinks program (which automatically converts regular links into revenue-generating links).
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