Anti-Aging Eye Gel

A unique blend of multi-functional ingredients visibly brighten, hydrate, minimize the appearance of fine lines, and reduce signs of fatigue around the eye area.

Using applicator or finger, gently massage a small amount (no larger than the size of a pea) around the eye area. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

Key Ingredients: Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Niacinamide, Phospholipid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Grape Seed Extract, Panthenol, Willow Bark, Green Tea, Adenosine, Licorice Extract

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Cyclopentasiloxane (Silicone, Emollient, Solvent | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Pentylene Glycol (Humectant, Solvent, Preservative | Good), Tapioca Starch (Texture Enhancer, Absorbent | Good), Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate (Emollient, Texture Enhancer | Good), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Dimethicone (Silicone, Emollient | Best), Cyclohexasiloxane (Silicone, Emollient, Solvent | Good), Polysilicone-11 (Silicone, Texture Enhancer | Good), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Peptides | Best), Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 (Best), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (Peptides | Best), Niacinamide (Antioxidant, Humectant | Best), Phospholipids (Humectant, Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Hyaluronic Acid (Humectant, Antioxidant, Texture Enhancer | Best), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Panthenol (Humectant, Solvent | Best), Salix Alba Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Adenosine (Plant Extracts | Best), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 (Texture Enhancer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Dunaliella Salina Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin (Chelating Agent, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Dextran (Good), Polysorbate 20 (Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (Texture Enhancer, Film-Forming Agent, Polymer | Good), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Glycerin: A naturally occurring substance in skin that helps retain moisture. It is used in skin care products to help defend against dryness. Found naturally in skin; Helps skin retain moisture; Encourages a healthy look and feel
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38: This synthetic peptide helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by providing a boost in plumping hydration and water balance. Synthetic peptide that has signaling properties; Plumps, hydrates & improves fullness; Smooths to help the look of lines and wrinkles
• Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3: This synthetic peptide is a signal peptide that’s said to help boost production of substances that help skin look younger and feel firmer. Synthetically-produced signal peptide; Said to boost the natural supportive substances skin needs to look younger; Mixed with water and the sugar dextran
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: Anti-aging peptide proven to visibly impact wrinkles, firmness, and rough texture for smoother, younger-looking skin. Synthetic tripeptide proven to help aging skin; Improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles; Encourages a firmer look and feel
• Niacinamide: Helps visibly minimize pore size, improve dull/uneven tone, and reduce wrinkle depth. Also known to fortify skin's barrier strength and boost hydration. Improves the appearance of enlarged pores; Brightens dull, uneven tone; Boosts skin’s barrier strength
• Phospholipid: A type of fat found naturally in skin, these ingredients have value in skin care for their ability to both attract water and deliver it to areas that need increased hydration. They also have antioxidant properties. Occur naturally in skin; Have antioxidant properties; Are hygroscopic, so they attract water to skin
• Hyaluronic Acid: Component of skin that is used in skin care products as a good restorative ingredient. Boosts skin's moisture content; Provides antioxidant defense; Has skin-soothing properties
• Sodium Hyaluronate: The more bio-available, salt form of hyaluronic acid. I’s considered an excellent moisturizer, helping skin retain water so it looks and feels smoother. Salt form of hyaluronic acid; Excellent skin-replenishing ingredient; More readily absorbed into skin than hyaluronic acid
• Grape Seed Extract: This extract from the seeds of the common grape has numerous benefits for skin, including anti-aging, soothing, and dark spot-fighting properties. Rich source of antioxidants; Contains anti-aging resveratrol; Promotes hydration from an improved barrier
• Panthenol: Also known as pro-vitamin B5. Humectant that increases hydration substantially by attracting/retaining moisture. Can also play a role in visibly reducing facial redness triggered by sensitivity. Well-known hydrating ingredient; May also help soothe sensitivity; Often referred to as pro-vitamin B5
• Willow Bark: Plant extract whose soothing antioxidant benefits help support blemish-prone skin. Plant extract with proven skin-soothing, antioxidant benefits; Contains beneficial compounds of salicin, polyphenols, and flavonoids; Can play a supportive role with salicylic acid for blemish-prone skin
• Green Tea: Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. Has anti-aging and soothing benefits; Contains antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate; Helps improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
• Adenosine: Known for wrinkle-smoothing and skin-soothing benefits. Adenosine is also naturally present in skin, allowing for ideal biocompatibility. Helps improve the visible appearance of wrinkles; Has soothing properties; Also smooths skin's surface
• Licorice Extract: This extract from the licorice plant has antioxidant, soothing, and dark spot-fading properties. General term for extracts from licorice; Defends skin against oxidative stress; Glycyrrhetinic acid helps soothe skin

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