Niacinamide (vitamin B3) - Lightens dark circles, strengthens the skin's protective barrier, and reduces fine lines. Topical application of niacinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, has been clinically shown to slow down the aging process and skin hyperpigmentation. It stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin and inhibits its degradation.
Caffeine - Stimulates microcirculation, reduces puffiness and bruising, and provides a revitalizing effect. Caffeine is characterized by its high biological activity and ability to penetrate the skin barrier, as well as its potent antioxidant properties. Its molecules are small enough to penetrate the superficial layers of the skin, allowing it to act intradermally. It helps protect cells from UV radiation and slows down skin photoaging. Additionally, caffeine increases skin microcirculation by acting as a vasoconstrictor, reducing and constricting blood vessels, decreasing blood flow, and providing a brighter, smoother appearance. Caffeine is an effective refreshing ingredient that eliminates dark circles and reduces puffiness.
Argireline - A peptide with a Botox-like effect: it reduces facial muscle tension and smooths dynamic wrinkles. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, commonly known as argireline, is a peptide with clinically proven anti-aging properties. It consists of six amino acids that act as a topical alternative to Botox. Argireline inhibits the release of neurotransmitters that stimulate muscle contractions, leading to immediate relaxation of facial muscles. This metabolic mechanism has a strengthening effect and significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions.
Adenosine - Has anti-wrinkle and firming properties, providing a healthy glow. It improves microcirculation and stimulates fibroblasts to synthesize collagen. It is a nucleoside, a structural subunit of nucleic acids, a component of DNA. Adenosine is one of the most potent and effective anti-wrinkle agents. This is due to its ability to stimulate fibroblasts, cells that produce collagen proteins and play a key role in wound healing. It also moisturizes the skin. The combination of these important properties strengthens the skin, restoring its elasticity and hydration.
D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5) - Soothes irritation and moisturizes the delicate skin around the eyes. D-panthenol is an analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), a provitamin with significant proven properties. When applied to the skin, it penetrates and is converted into vitamin B5. The soothing effect of D-panthenol is especially beneficial for sensitive and irritated skin. It has the ability to attract and retain moisture, preventing its loss. Well-hydrated skin is not only smoother and more elastic but also healthier and therefore more resistant to external aggressions. Additionally, D-panthenol increases lipid synthesis and epidermal differentiation. D-panthenol is non-comedogenic.
Hyaluronic acid compounds of different molecular weights - Multi-level hydration: smoothing and plumping effect on the skin around the eyes. Provides intense hydration, smoothing and plumping the skin from the surface to the deeper layers. The four-level hyaluronic complex is a combination of different forms of hyaluronic acid that act at different skin levels to provide intense hydration and smoothing. These ingredients include sodium hyaluronate for surface hydration, cross-linked hyaluronic acid (cross-polymer) for long-lasting hydration, low molecular weight hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper skin layers, and acetylated sodium hyaluronate for additional hydration and increased smoothness. QWADRUM has developed a unique hyaluronic acid complex containing molecules of different molecular weights in 5 different active compounds to ensure their properties are activated in all skin layers:
- Acetylated sodium hyaluronate: ultra-high molecular weight
- Sodium hyaluronate: high molecular weight
- Sodium hyaluronate: high molecular weight cross-linked polymer
- Sodium hyaluronate: ultra-low molecular weight
- Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate: extremely low molecular weight
Tocopheryl acetate - Tocopheryl acetate is a derivative of vitamin E, which converts to vitamin E in the skin. It is a powerful antioxidant that, thanks to its lipophilic properties, protects cell membranes and skin cells from free radicals, slows down the aging process, regenerates the epidermis, and promotes hydration. It helps improve surface structure and increases the skin's ability to retain moisture.
In the epidermis, vitamin E is the most important antioxidant providing cellular protection. It captures aggressive compounds formed as a result of UV radiation, medications, and pollutants on the skin, thereby preventing premature aging, with particular attention to reducing acute erythema and photoaging. Other important, clinically proven results of using tocopheryl acetate include improved fine lines around the eyes, roughness, radiance, skin color, elasticity, density, collagen production, and overall skin appearance.
Squalane, Jojoba oil, Coconut oil, Olive oil esters - Our formula incorporates a selection of natural, plant-derived emollients that rebuild and strengthen the lipid barrier of the eye contour: squalane (a biomimetic lipid naturally present in human sebum that provides hydration without occlusion and has antioxidant properties); jojoba oil (a liquid wax with a composition similar to human sebum that regulates sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties); fractionated coconut oil (medium-chain triglycerides that provide lightweight hydration with antimicrobial properties); and olive oil esters (derivatives that provide a silky feel and deliver antioxidants). This combination creates an ultra-light texture that intensely nourishes without weighing down the delicate skin around the eyes.