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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream versus Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream .

Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on January 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideNiacinamideCetyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl Olivate1,2-HexanediolSorbitan OlivateCetearyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateVinyl DimethiconeBehenyl AlcoholAcrylates CopolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolStearyl AlcoholPentylene GlycolCeteth-13 HydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineXanthan GumBetaineTrehaloseAllantoinPropolis ExtractAdenosineDisodium EDTACamellia Japonica Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilMaltodextrinCaramelHydrogenated LecithinHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilBeta-GlucanCentella Asiatica ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractCommiphora Myrrha Resin ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerinPropanediolSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSodium HyaluronateBenzyl GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidRaspberry KetoneHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Bifida Ferment LysateDipropylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneGlycerinSqualaneHydrogenated PolydeceneNiacinamideDimethiconePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateArachidyl AlcoholWaterButyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl AlcoholC12-16 AlcoholsPolyglyceryl-2 StearateBehenyl AlcoholErythritolPolysorbate 60Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated LecithinStearyl AlcoholDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerArachidyl GlucosidePalmitic AcidAllantoinCarbomerTromethamineIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMangifera Indica Seed ButterHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePersea Gratissima OilHydroxyethylcelluloseScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractAdenosinePolysorbate 80Disodium EDTAHydrogenated Vegetable OilCeramide NP3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSorbitan OleateGlucoseCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractCaprylyl GlycolSodium PhosphatePentylene GlycolDeoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MeaTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinPolysorbate 20CholesterolLecithinPhosphatidylcholineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Sh-Oligopeptide-2Sh-Polypeptide-1AstaxanthinSh-Oligopeptide-1

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

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.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

5
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.

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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
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

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

12
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)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

15
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 EDTA

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

16
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

17
What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

18
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.

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51% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Eye Cream 63 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Hydrating (1)
xia's avatar

xia

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

i see results but ive using it for a long time with only 30% darkness gone i guess if ur looking for a smaller result then this works its noticable

Isntree TW - Real Eye Cream 62 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

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