IPKN Calming Care Mugwort Eye Gel Patch Versus DRMTLGY Brightening Eye Masks
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye masks. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
IPKN Calming Care Mugwort Eye Gel Patch 41 ingredients
DRMTLGY Brightening Eye Masks 40 ingredients
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IPKN Calming Care Mugwort Eye Gel Patch 41 ingredients
DRMTLGY Brightening Eye Masks 40 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Potassium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentAlgin
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cellulose Gum, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Potassium Chloride, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Algin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sucrose, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Pantolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPotassium Chloride
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSucrose
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaine, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Cellulose Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, CI 77015, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sucrose, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButylene 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.
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua Gum1,2-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
Chondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus ExtractCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumPotassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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 SucroseEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide that goes by another name, eyeseryl, due to claims that it can help reduce eye puffiness.
The manufacturer claims this ingredient reduces eye puffiness by:
An in-vivo study from the manufacturer found 95% of volunteers saw eye bag improvement by the end of the study.
Eye puffiness is caused by two major factors: fluid retention and fat.
Those with fluid retention may see improvement from using this ingredient. However, those with eye fat will need surgical intervention in order to get rid of puffiness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Disodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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IPKN Calming Care Mugwort Eye Gel Patch 41 ingredients
DRMTLGY Brightening Eye Masks 40 ingredients
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IPKN Calming Care Mugwort Eye Gel Patch 41 ingredients
DRMTLGY Brightening Eye Masks 40 ingredients
These don’t irritate my skin at all, feel nice on and I think do help my under eye area look better. I wear glasses most days which hide the under eye bags I like to use these on days that I wear contacts.
