Judging from the ingredient list, "Mary Kay - Timewise Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Algae extract, dextran, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Algae extract, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetyl alcohol and ethylhexyl palmitate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide and dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Specifically formulated for the unique needs of the eye area, this eye cream helps improve fine lines, dullness, firmness and texture.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: oligopeptide-1, resveratrol.

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.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

resveratrol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: resveratrol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

resveratrol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Thanks to 12 hours of moisturization† and a visibly brightened eye area, you’ll look more well-rested and revitalized.

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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: algae extract, dextran.

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, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, oligopeptide-1

dimethicone 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

algae extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

dextran 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

resveratrol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

tocopheryl acetate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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hydroxyacetophenone 0.5% - 0.7%

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Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

potassium hydroxide 0.4% - 0.6%

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Used to adjust the pH level of products

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

algae extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetyl alcohol 5.8% - 7%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone, Potassium hydroxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, Algae extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polymethyl methacrylate, Tricaprylin, Resveratrol, Oligopeptide-1, Caproic acid, Dextran, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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Key ingredients	oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: petrolatum dimethiconol +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: petrolatum dimethiconol +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 dimethiconol +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: adenosine bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: adenosine bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: linoleic acid linoleic acid +19 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: hexapeptide-3 galactomyces ferment filtrate +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate phytosphingosine +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	resveratrol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +1 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +102 more	water Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more

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Mary Kay Timewise Eye Cream

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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