Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel Versus TONYMOLY Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
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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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel 22 ingredients
TONYMOLY Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream 37 ingredients
About this product
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Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel 22 ingredients
TONYMOLY Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Corn Starch Modified, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineIngredient Ratings
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Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel 22 ingredients
TONYMOLY Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream 37 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel 22 ingredients
with a gel like consistency this has a cooling effect. for the price it's great and my dark circles have gotten slightly better but there's def better out there. will continue to use until i find smth id like more
Really surprised to say I like this. A lot. I normally wouldn’t bother with a separate eye treatment, my dark circles are from thin skin, so eye cream won’t help, and I don’t have puffy eyes. Usually. But I bought a bunch of Good Molecules items and I thought for $6, why not?
As coincidences do happen, the day I bought this I had a massive allergy flare up that lasted for several days. The Show more
TONYMOLY Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream 37 ingredients
I really liked this! I'll admit I got it more for the jar than the product, but I enjoyed using this on my eyes.
It felt cooling and hydrating, and I only noticed subtle eye irritation or stinging if I used too much.
I think I did notice an improvement in my under eye lines and my under eye area felt smoother and plumper than it did before. Applying under eye concealer suddenly got so much Show more
