Ultraceuticals Ultra C Firming Eye Cream is a product with 32 ingredients: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Squalane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate and 22 more.
Contains: AHA - Lactic Acid; Vitamins - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C); Ceramides - Ceramide 1; Antioxidant - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil;
Organic score: 25% natural, 69% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;
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Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. That's why some people think dimethicone removes wrinkles. Actually, it does not. It's just a visual effect.
One of the most important characteristics of this component is that it helps to spread other ingredients evenly on the surface to provide good coverage. It's very important because you want all your skin cells to receive an equal proportion of the components.
Dimethicone is considered as safe, but remember that it is rather difficult to wash off! This may lead to clogged pores and acne if you use it too often and don't wash off quite well.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.
Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.
Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.
Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.
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