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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream versus Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 22, 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 hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconePolysorbate 60NiacinamideMethylpropanediolCetyl AlcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCentella Asiatica ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractElaeis Guineensis Oil Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolBHTCyclopentasiloxaneSteareth-21Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolyacrylamideSteareth-2IsohexadecaneCarbomerHydroxyacetophenoneC13-14 IsoparaffinTromethaminePalmitic AcidPolyquaternium-51Stearic AcidPolysorbate 20Retinol 0.1%EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTocopheryl AcetatePolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePeg-30 DipolyhydroxystearateHydroxyethylcelluloseGlycosyl TrehaloseBeta-GlucanGlyceryl PolymethacrylateLaureth-7Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTAHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateAdenosineRaffinoseDipotassium GlycyrrhizateLecithinTocopherolPentylene GlycolBHAMyristic AcidTranexamic AcidPropanediolDipropylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolCollagenMadecassic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideSodium Palmitoyl ProlineLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAsiatic AcidGlutathioneRetinalMadecassosideSodium PhosphateFerulic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerTetrahydropiperinePhloretinArginineParfum

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 81.

10
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

12
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

Why is retinol famous?

It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.

Retinol is proven to:

This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).

Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

Read about Tretinoin

Learn more about Retinol

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

15
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

17
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

Learn more about BHA

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.

18
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

19
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 67.

20
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Community Rating: Loved

Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.

Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.

In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.

Learn more about Ferulic Acid

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 79.

21
What it does: Buffering, Masking

We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 66.

22
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

Learn more about Polysorbate 60

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

23
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate.

Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 78.

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40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Community Sixty-Six Hydrating Caffeine Eye Cream 50 ingredients

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream 85 ingredients

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YSLDave's avatar

YSLDave

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Great for dark circles
love the texture, not irritating, good for dark circles, definetly a good Eye Cream

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daloofi

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

dark circles

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