Dr.Melaxin EYEPHALT for dry skin
Glycerin
Caffeine
NiacinamideAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 brightening for your dry skin, as Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid provide humectant action while Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid enhance skin tone and texture.
- Peptides and Dimethicone further support skin hydration and smoothness, making it generally suitable for dry skin.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
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
How well does Dr. Melaxin EYEPHALT work for dry skin?
Dr. Melaxin EYEPHALT works moderately well for dry skin, offering helpful hydration and brightening while keeping irritation unlikely. To fit dry skin even better, this type of product needs rich moisturizing and nourishing ingredients like shea butter and sodium hyaluronate to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone make this cream a good fit for dry skin by providing moderate hydration and a smooth feel. To fit dry skin even better, an eye care product like this needs rich moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and sodium hyaluronate for deep moisture and barrier support.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Caffeine do for dry skin?
Caffeine helps protect skin cells against UV damage with antioxidants and increases microcirculation. It is unlikely to directly fix dry skin on its own, so dry skin types need added hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to stay soft and smooth.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This eye care product goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. To give dry skin the best results, products of this type need rich moisture-locking ingredients like ceramides and nourishing plant oils to keep the eye area soft and smooth.
Can I use this cream with glycolic acid, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream alongside glycolic acid by applying the acid first and following with this cream once it absorbs. This product is generally safe for your dry skin, though products for this skin do better with richer ingredients like ceramides and heavier oils to lock in moisture.
How often should I use it?
You can use this eye care product in your evening routine. Dry skin needs rich moisturizers with heavy hydrators and nourishing oils to lock in lasting moisture and keep the skin soft.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. To better prevent dryness and keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth, a product of this type needs richer moisturizers and barrier-supporting ingredients.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Petrolatum-based skin protectants demonstrated protection against irritants and maceration while providing skin hydration, whereas dimethicone and zinc oxide products showed varying or limited performance across parameters among 18 healthy volunteers compared to positive and negative controls.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005A 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, 2017The 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, 2001A 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
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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