Caffeine Eye Cream

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Moisturizer
cream

Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 4 of 4
Ingredients Matched: 11 of 35
Our Caffeine Eye Cream is clinically proven to improve the appearance of under
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.55, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Match: 0.55, Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caffeine
Match score: 0.49 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caffeine, is a natural antioxidant derived from coffee which provides oxidative protection from environmental stressors
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.91, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Caffeine
(Match: 0.69, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Cetyl Alcohol
(Match: 0.57, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Match: 0.51, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Squalane
(Match: 0.51, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Hyaluronic Acid
(Match: 0.51, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Caffeine
Functions: Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed: Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
Cetyl Alcohol
Functions: barrier protection
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Functions: moisturization
Squalane
Functions: moisturization, non-comedogenic moisturization
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions: hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed: dryness, dehydration, flakiness
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Glycerin
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Within the formula it helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles and visibly reduce puffiness for instantly smoother looking under eyes
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Caffeine
(Match: 0.80, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Match: 0.60, Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Caffeine
Functions: Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed: Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
eye puffiness and dark circles from first use. Lightweight and hydrating, the eye area feels instantly cooled, looks visibly less tired and leaves a smooth base for makeup
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Caffeine
(Match: 0.61, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Caffeine
Functions: Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed: Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.39 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.47 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Caffeine Eye Cream