Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“By melting into the delicate contours beneath the eyes, this product renews the skin to reveal a more youthful and radiant-looking complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Phytosphingosine + 18 moreWorks well
“Thanks to a powerfully moisturising formula, the Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector 10ml by Clinique reduces the unflattering signs of fatigue and stress.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sucrose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, phytosphingosine
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caffeine + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeWater~11–16%
Isostearyl palmitate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~3.4–5.1%
Polysilicone-11~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Butylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePolymethyl methacrylate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSigesbeckia orientalis extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractOlea europaea fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractWhey protein~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinTriticum vulgare bran extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolLinoleic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSucrose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePyridoxine dipalmitate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Petrolatum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateDimethicone crosspolymer-3~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlyceryl laurate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateQuaternium-90 bentonite~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Phytosphingosine~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Dimethicone silylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePropylene carbonate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium chloride~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Dimethicone, Water, Isostearyl palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Butylene glycol, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Isononyl isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Whey protein, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic acid, Glycerin, Sucrose, Pyridoxine dipalmitate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer-3, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl laurate, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Peg-8, Phytosphingosine, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Dimethicone silylate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides
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| CliniqueEven Better Eyes Dark Circle CorrectorYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderResilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Eye Creme | Too FacedHangover Pillow Cream Ultra-Nourishing Night Cream | Dr Dennis GrossHyaluronic Marine™ Dew It Right™ Eye Gel Deluxe | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $46.00 | $56.00+$10.00 | $45.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 9 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Knotgrass Extract | Niacinamide | Retinol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Clinique - Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.45% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sucrose 0.30% - 0.55%, glycerin 0.40% - 0.60% and faex 0.35% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 30.57$ up to 46.00$ in the United States, for 66.60CA$ in Canada, from 36.50£ up to 42.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 68.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Purified Pland Extractskalidees.com
- 4TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS patentimages.storage.googleapis.com
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