Dr. Brandt No More Baggage Eye De-Puffing Gel for combination skin
Caffeine
Acetyl Glutamine
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Centella Asiatica Extract
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- This product offers moderate benefits for your combination skin, with caffeine and hesperidin methyl chalcone effectively reducing puffiness and improving the appearance of under-eye bags.
- While it provides general hydration and soothing through ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Centella Asiatica Extract, it does not specifically target your oily shine concerns.
- The formulation is safe for your skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis eye gel is best suited for those seeking a quick, temporary fix for minor under-eye puffiness and fatigue, as it utilizes film-forming technology to tighten and brighten the skin. While many users appreciate the instant tightening and reduced puffiness, some report challenges with the product's texture, noting that it can become cakey or flaky, and may be difficult to layer with makeup.
Highlights
Instant tightening Mostly Mentioned
- “Can feel a slight tightening”
- “Works pretty much instantly”
- “Provides an instant tightening”
Reduces puffiness Often Mentioned
- “Completely gets rid of my puffiness”
- “Reduces the appearance of puffiness”
- “Amazing for puffy bags”
Cakey/flaky residue Often Mentioned
- “Left a dry flaky residue”
- “Very cakey and flaky when it would dry”
- “Accentuate the crow's feet”
Brightens eye area Sometimes Noted
- “Helps tighten and brighten”
- “My under-eye area is brighter”
- “Eyes looking brighter”
Smoothing appearance Sometimes Noted
- “Softening kind of look”
- “Smoother under-eye area”
- “Smoothing and tightening formula”
Difficult to layer Sometimes Noted
- “Does not blend well”
- “Would just roll completely off”
- “Disrupts makeup application”
Temporary results Sometimes Noted
- “Not lasting and has to be reapplied”
- “Not effective on my dark circles”
- “Didn't notice a huge difference”
Orangey tint Rarely Noted
- “Left kind of an orange cast”
- “Product is an orangey tint”
- “Orange cast on the skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Dr. Brandt No More Baggage work for combination skin?
This eye care works moderately well for your combination skin, using caffeine and hesperidin methyl chalcone to help reduce puffiness and bags. While it offers gentle hydration and soothing, it does not target oily shine concerns. An eye care for combination skin needs to balance oil production while providing soothing and hydrating ingredients.
Which ingredients make this gel a good fit for combination skin?
Caffeine and hesperidin methyl chalcone make this gel a good fit by reducing puffiness and the appearance of under-eye bags. Sodium hyaluronate and centella asiatica extract help by providing hydration and soothing the skin. However, an eye care product for combination skin also needs ingredients that balance oil production to manage oily shine.
What does Caffeine do for combination skin?
Topical caffeine helps combination skin by protecting cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties and increasing skin microcirculation. It is generally well tolerated and may also help prevent excessive fat accumulation in oil-prone areas.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
What does Acetyl Glutamine do for combination skin?
Acetyl Glutamine helps keep combination skin moisturized and supports skin health by fighting oxidative stress and early aging signs. A product for this skin type needs ingredients that hydrate dry areas and balance oil production.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2016
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye gel works well in your daily routine, but because it does not target oily shine, combination skin needs products that help balance oil and keep pores clear.
Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye gel with retinol by applying the gel first and letting it absorb before putting on your retinol product. This helps you target puffiness safely while keeping your skin calm, though combination skin also needs oil-balancing ingredients to fully manage shine.
How often should I use this gel?
You can use this eye gel daily to help reduce puffiness and under-eye bags while keeping your skin calm and hydrated. Because it works well on your skin type but does not specifically target oily shine, combination skin also needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients and non-greasy hydration to keep the T-zone clear.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because its safe formulation contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. To fully care for combination skin, a product of this type also needs ingredients that balance oily shine while providing hydration and soothing benefits.
Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical caffeine acts as an active cosmetic compound by preventing excessive fat accumulation through phosphodiesterase inhibition, protecting cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties, increasing skin microcirculation, and stimulating hair growth via 5-alpha-reductase inhibition.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2021A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical formulation containing hesperidin methyl chalcone inhibited skin oxidative stress, inflammation, and cytokine production induced by ultraviolet B irradiation in hairless mice.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2016
Why other eye cares fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Propanediol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Caffeine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acetyl Glutamine, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Steareth-20, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus Soybean Folic Acid Ferment, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butylene Glycol, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate
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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