MOLTON BROWN Anti-Fatigue Bai Ji Eye Gel 15 ml

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Fantastic eye cream Tried a load of eye products prior to this one and thought i would try this after seeing it in the sale. So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh. Though its long name does not reveal it, this polymer molecule (big molecule from repeated subunits or monomers) is a relative to the super common, water-loving thickener, Carbomer. There is, for example, an algae extract trade-named Lanablue that comes from blue-green algae (green algae is rare, less than 1% of the total macroalgae in the world) and is claimed to have retinoid like effects (i. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too.

Btw, Xanthan gum is all natural, a chain of sugar molecules (polysaccharide) produced from individual sugar molecules ( glucose and sucrose) via fermentation. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed).It can be used to improve skin moisturization, as a solvent, to boost preservative efficacy or to influence the sensory properties of the end formula. Oat is loaded with compounds good for the body, inside or outside, such as soothing agent beta-glucan (5%), lipids (3-11%) including barrier repairing omega-3 and 6 fatty acids or phenolic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents ( avenanthramides). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Sodium hydroxide in itself is a potent skin irritant, but once it's reacted (as it is usually in skin care products, like exfoliants) it is totally harmless.

What seems to be a true difference, though, is that the salt form is more stable, easier to formulate and cheaper so it pops up more often on the ingredient lists. It can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. Ideal for people prone to puffiness and tired skin, as the luxurious rollerball helps to cool and soothe. With bai ji extract, this gel moisturizes and calms your skin while algae extract helps reduce the appearance of puffy, dark circles. Probably that’s why citric acid is usually not used as an exfoliant but more as a helper ingredient in small amounts to adjust the pH of a formulation.

This means that our molecule is part water- and part oil-loving, so it not only works as a thickener but also as an emulsion stabilizer. The feeling lasts about 5 min and then just about anything else will take your attention away from it. But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. In general algae extracts serve as moisturizing, emollient and thickening agents, and many of them also have additional anti-aging properties. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Lightweight and fast-absorbing, the formula utilises algae extract to minimise the appearance of dark circles. It is very common in gel-type formulas that also contain an oil-phase as well as in cleansers as it also works with most cleansing agents (unlike a lot of other thickeners). Ideal for people prone to puffiness and tired eyes, this eye gel is a must-have in your everyday skincare routine. There is another algae extract from another manufacturer that comes from red algae (much more common, about 40% of total macroalgae worldwide) and is claimed to have not only moisturizing but also skin smoothing and densifying effects. Kick dark circles, eye bags and fatigue to the curb by slotting Molton Brown's Anti-fatigue Bai Ji Eye Gel into your wash bag.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. The TL; DR version of HA is that it's a huge polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the skin to hold onto water, being plump and elastic. Please be sure to double-check the size in which you have selected and wish to pay for prior to checking out. com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). They are good friends because ethylhexylglycerin can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too.