MAËLYS COSMETICS Wow-It Instant Under-Eye Cream Versus Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream
Updated on February 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MAËLYS COSMETICS Wow-It Instant Under-Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream 51 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MAËLYS COSMETICS Wow-It Instant Under-Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Silicate
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Tryptophan
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Collagen
Moisturising
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Steareth-20
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Pvp, Silica, Sodium Silicate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Tryptophan, Citric Acid, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Boron Nitride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetyl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Caffeine, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Laureth-3, Adenosine, Lactobacillus, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silica, Glucose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Stearic Acid, Lactic Acid, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Biotin, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 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 77891Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 60Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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!
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