Dr.Melaxin EYEPHALT for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Caffeine
NiacinamideLow
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the eye cares alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration and plumping for your dry skin due to the humectant action of Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid, and the emollient properties of Dimethicone.
- While Peptides and Ascorbic Acid offer some anti-aging benefits, their concentrations are not optimized to address your specific concerns of dryness and flakiness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin as it contains soothing ingredients like Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with aging or puffy under-eyes frequently report an immediate, temporary tightening and lifting effect, often described as a "Cinderella" fix for special occasions. However, a significant number of reviewers caution that the product can leave a white, crusty residue if over-applied and may cause dryness or stinging on sensitive skin.
Highlights
Immediate lifting effect Often Mentioned
- “Lifts my under eye bags immediately”
- “Feel immediate subtle lifting”
- “Looks less baggy under here”
Leaves white residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a film on the skin”
- “Can crust over”
- “White flaky layer if I put too much”
Cooling metal applicator Sometimes Noted
- “Cooling metal tip makes application super refreshing”
- “Feels like icing under your eyes”
- “Applicator is cold and soothing”
Drying or caking Sometimes Noted
- “Caused dryness and caking”
- “Made the applied area very dry”
- “Not great under makeup”
Temporary results Sometimes Noted
- “One night wonder”
- “Not permanent though”
- “Bags come back after washing”
Brightens dark circles Rarely Noted
- “Brightens dark circles after a month”
- “Helps with discoloration”
- “Eyes look more awake”
Good packaging Rarely Noted
- “Tube came with a cute spatula”
- “Packaging is good”
- “Like the sanitary applicator”
Burning sensation Rarely Noted
- “Feel little burning sensation”
- “Developed a bad reaction”
- “Face is itching like mad”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dr. Melaxin Eyephalt Eye Cream a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
Dr. Melaxin EYEPHALT is a weak match because its active ingredients are not optimized to address your specific concerns of dryness and flakiness, although it is safe for your skin. An eye care for dry sensitive skin needs effective moisturizing ingredients like peptides and sodium hyaluronate, ensuring no risk of irritation while providing excellent hydration and smoothing benefits.
Which ingredients make this eye cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This eye cream is a weak match because its anti-aging ingredients are not optimized for dry and flaky skin, even though it is safe and provides moderate hydration. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing and nourishing components like peptides, shea butter, and effective oils to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Caffeine do for dry sensitive skin?
Caffeine helps wake up tired skin and reduces puffiness by boosting microcirculation, while also protecting delicate areas with antioxidants. Because sensitive skin can react easily, it is generally well tolerated when paired with soothing ingredients to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
Where does this eye cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This eye cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. To better fit dry and sensitive skin, this type of product needs rich hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, along with soothing ingredients like niacinamide, while avoiding harsh or irritating substances.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this eye cream with glycolic acid, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with glycolic acid, applying the glycolic acid first and letting it absorb before putting on the eye cream. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin because it has soothing ingredients, but dry skin needs richer ingredients and heavy hydrators to truly feel soft and smooth.
How often should I use this eye cream?
This eye cream may be used daily to provide moderate hydration for dry skin, though a richer formula with stronger nourishing ingredients and heavier moisturizers is needed to properly target dryness and flakiness.
Can this eye cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin because it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh substances, though it may leave a white residue or feel drying for some users. An eye product for this skin needs rich moisturizers like ceramides and nourishing plant oils to properly soothe dryness and flakiness without feeling heavy.
Is this eye cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
Why other eye cares fit dry sensitive skin better
Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.
In Vivo, 2023The topical application of ascorbyl palmitate and calcium ascorbate in various formulations increased the moisture contents of the skin of volunteers when compared to a commercial Vitamin E preparation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2004
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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