TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Cyclomethicone + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Containing 40% fermented Green Tea Extract (Chung Tae Jeon), the cream offers intense hydration that stays locked in throughout the day.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: cyclomethicone, vinyl dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingAdenosine, Niacinamide + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Added Adenosine helps to invigorate your skin for extra smoothness and a more youthful looking glow, while Niacinamide brightens and aims to improve the appearance of dark circles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, AdenosineModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon seed oil, Aniba rosodora wood oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–34%
- 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 extractWater~12–18%
Glycerin~4.7–7%
- 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 GlycerinCyclomethicone~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconePolymethylsilsesquioxane~2.5–3.7%
- 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 PolymethylsilsesquioxaneNiacinamide~1.8–2.7%
- 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-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeSodium chloride~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideVinyl dimethicone~0.55–1.3%
- 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 dimethiconeDimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus limon seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aniba rosodora wood oil~0.15–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Sodium chloride, Vinyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus limon seed oil, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| TONYMOLYThe Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | The Crème ShopBut First, Water - Ultra Plump Eye Cream | ManyoPanthe-Calming Sun Cream | DERMATORYSuper Zinc Soothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 94% | 94% |
| Price | $34.70 | — | — | $21.60−$13.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Ceramide Np | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"TONYMOLY - The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. TONYMOLY - The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Eye Cream ticks this box. Cyclomethicone, 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). Cyclomethicone, vinyl dimethicone, caprylyl glycol and cyclohexasiloxane 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.70%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "TONYMOLY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 24.00$ in the United States, from 27.50£ up to 31.50£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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