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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream versus Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on August 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

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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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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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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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture is an antioxidant.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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.

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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 5.

9
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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.

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Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-firm Eye Renewal Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 37.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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