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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum versus Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream .

Published on March 30, 2023

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or fragrances

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Day 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.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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.

The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

3
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.

The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

4
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.

The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

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

29% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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The Glow Fairy Instant Eye Repair Serum 38 ingredients

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Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream 42 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 review
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's Avatar'
Jul 7, 2023

You can feel the extra layer on your skin..
After applying an appropriate amount, I can feel the thickness on my skin..

You can feel the extra layer on your skin..
After applying an appropriate amount, I can feel the thickness on my skin..

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