Meiking Caffeine Brightening Eye Essence Cream Versus The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream
Updated on October 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Meiking Caffeine Brightening Eye Essence Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream 35 ingredients
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Meiking Caffeine Brightening Eye Essence Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream 35 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAngelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Glucan, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Avena Sativa Peptide, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Panthenol, Elastin, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDarutoside
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Squalane, Caffeine, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phytate, Glycolipids, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Darutoside, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Hyaluronic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Meiking Caffeine Brightening Eye Essence Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream 35 ingredients
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Meiking Caffeine Brightening Eye Essence Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream 35 ingredients
great budget eye cream!
can't really tell if this eye cream does its job or not tbh
