Chemist at Play Under Eye Cream Versus Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C, 3% Peptide & 3% Caffeine Under Eye Cream With Mandarin

Chemist at Play Under Eye Cream Versus Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C, 3% Peptide & 3% Caffeine Under Eye Cream With Mandarin

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Stearic Acid

Propanediol

Coco-Caprylate

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Punica Granatum Extract

Caffeine

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Glyceryl Stearate

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Betaine

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein

Phenoxyethanol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Allantoin

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Oryza Sativa Cera

Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root

Phospholipids

Sphingolipids

Disodium EDTA

Water, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Caffeine, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Disodium EDTA

Undecane

Tridecane

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Glycerin

Isoamyl Laurate

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Caprylyl Glycol

Triolein

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Tapioca Starch

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Cyclodextrin

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Methyl Gluceth-20

PEG-100 Stearate

Sorbitol

Isostearyl Hydroxystearate

Benzyl Alcohol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Gluconate

Xanthan Gum

Sucralose

Citric Acid

Dilauryl Thiodipropionate

Water, Undecane, Tridecane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Caffeine, Isoamyl Laurate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Triolein, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclodextrin, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitol, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sucralose, Citric Acid, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate

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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.

Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.

As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.

Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.

You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.

Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.

Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.

Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.

Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.

This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.

A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.

Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Propanediol 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.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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