Then I Met You Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + 2 moreStrong evidence
“100% agree it plumps + smooths fine lines & wrinkles in the under-eye area”
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: acetyl tetrapeptide-5.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + 18 moreStrong evidence
“What it is: A plumping and firming eye cream with 5% Volufiline, 30% snail mucin, and 1% caffeine to visibly firm, brighten, and smooth the sensitive under-eye area.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, niacinamide
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gardenia florida fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.4–6.5%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneSnail secretion filtrate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateNiacinamide~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaffeine~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CaffeineAnemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extractHyaluronic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSqualane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Sodium guaiazulene sulfonate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolGlycine max seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractGardenia florida fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZea mays kernel extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Fructan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholVinyl dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeEthyl hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Arginine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Snail secretion filtrate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Caffeine, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Sodium guaiazulene sulfonate, Tocopherol, Glycine max seed extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Zea mays kernel extract, Fructan, Glucose, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Stearyl alcohol, Vinyl dimethicone, Ethyl hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Then I Met YouSnail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & WrinklesYOUR PRODUCT | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome Eye Cream | DEZI SKINAgua Fresca Cooling & Smoothing Eye Cream with Aloe & Guayusa | B SkincareB Brightening Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | $46.00 | $18.00−$28.00 | $38.00−$8.00 | $8.92−$37.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 15 | 9 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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