Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream versus Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector .
Published on February 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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Ingredient Info
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector 44 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Phenyl Trimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Polybutene • Sucrose • Cetyl Esters • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Peg-100 Stearate • Coleus Barbatus Root Extract • Betula Alba Bud Extract • Polysilicone-11 • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Yeast Extract • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Stearic Acid • Milk Protein • Whey Protein • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Squalane • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Cholesterol • Caffeine • Peg-8 • Phytosphingosine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Dimethicone • Isomerized Linoleic Acid • Linoleic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide Ns • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Potassium Sulfate • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 19140 • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77891
Dimethicone • Water • Isostearyl Palmitate • Polyethylene • Polysilicone-11 • Butylene Glycol • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Whey Protein • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Cholesterol • Linoleic Acid • Glycerin • Sucrose • Pyridoxine Dipalmitate • Petrolatum • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Caffeine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Laurate • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • Peg-8 • Phytosphingosine • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Dimethicone Silylate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Propylene Carbonate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77499 • CI 77492 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 26.
This ingredient is extracted from the germ part of the wheat plant. The germ of a plant refers to the seed embryo, or part that sprouts into a new plant.
Some studies have found wheat germ to help with wound healing.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 5.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Whey Protein.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 15.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
MAP is created by combining ascorbic acid with magnesium salt. While MAP more gentle on the skin than ascorbic acid, it is thought to be less easily-absorbed into the skin.
Due to MAP's stability up to a pH level of 7, it is more stable to air and sunlight exposure than ascorbic acid. The best pH range for MAP is between 5 and 6.
Like other forms of Vitamin C, MAP has been shown to help reduce hyperpigmentation and simulate collagen production.
As an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin against the signs of aging.
Learn more about Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 34.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 25.
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about Peg-8Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.
Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Learn more about Linoleic AcidClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 38.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 39.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaClinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 44.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 41.
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