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Brighten-i Eye Cream

Brighten-i Eye Cream

Name: Brighten-i Eye Cream
Brand: Inkey List
SKU: IF021UM
Price: 19.00 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.6 (244 reviews)

Instantly illuminate and visibly brighten dark circles

3.6

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars

3.6 Stars (244 Reviews)

$19.00 / 15ml

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Worth 95 Points

What you get: A lightweight, under-eye brightening cream that targets dark circles, uneven tone and fine lines.

Why it works: 0.5% Brightenyl™ targets dark circles and uneven tone with antioxidant power. Mica Mineral blend instantly brightens by reflecting light. GRANT-XT helps to plmp, firm and smooth skin near the eyes.

How it feels: Lightweight and hydrating, non-greasy.

When to use: AM & PM. After cleansing and applying your hydrator. Follow with moisturizer.

Suitable for:

All skin types
Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Targets:

Dark circles
Dull skin

Proud to be:

Carbon Net-Zero

How to Use

Use AM and PM. After cleansing and hydrating, squeeze a pea-sized amount of this illuminating eye cream onto your ring finger (enough for both eyes). Gently pat around the eye contour.

Follow with

Moisturizer

Finish with SPF in your AM routine.

INKEY Tip

Great as an illuminating under-eye primer before concealer or for no make-up days.

Heads up

Use around the eyes, but not on eyelids or too close to the waterline. When adding new products to your skincare routine, we always recommend patch testing. Learn more here.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid direct contact with eyes. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

2% Brightenyl™: A next-gen antioxidant that’s up to 4x more powerful than Vitamin C. Targets dark circles and uneven tone.
0.7% Mica: Light-reflecting particles instantly brighten and illuminate the under-eye area.
5% GRANT-XT: Smooths and blurs the look of fine lines for a soft-focus finish.

Brightenyl™ is a trademark of Givaudan.

Our Brighten-i Eye Cream contains nuts or ingredients derived from nuts, if you require any further details on this product please reach out to our askINKEY team for support!

Water (Aqua / Eau), Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).

FAQs

CAN THIS BE USED DAILY? Yes it can be used daily AM and PM.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY IT? After serums, before moisturizer AM and PM

WHERE TO APPLY? Dot a small amount around the eye contour, pat with your ring finger. Avoid applying too close to the waterline or on eyelids.

CAN I ALTERNATE WITH OTHER EYE CREAMS? Yes, you can use Caffeine Eye Cream to target puffiness or Retinol Eye Cream to target fine lines.

CAN I LAYER WITH OTHER ACTIVES? Yes, it can be used with other active ingredients such as Retinol, AHAs, BHAs & Vitamin C.

HOW DOES IT HELP WITH DARK CIRCLES? BRIGHTENYL™ is 4x more potent than Vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark circles over time. Mica helps brighten instantly.

WHAT CAUSES DARK CIRCLES? Genetics, lack of sleep, sun, or allergies can all be influencing factors. Using SPF + a brightening eye cream is a good way to help reduce them.

WHAT IS BRIGHTENYL™? A trademarked compound that helps even skin tone and brighten the under-eye area over time.

WHAT % OF BRIGHTENYL™ %? 2% PH LEVEL? Between 5.5 and 6.0

IS THE MICA ETHICALLY SOURCED? Yes. We source from suppliers in India and the USA who are part of the Responsible Mica Initiative and meet high ethical and sustainability standards.

HOW LONG TO SEE RESULTS? First results in 2 weeks, full results in up to 6 weeks.

IS IT VEGAN? Yes! Certified by The Vegan Society. No animal derivatives.

IS THIS SAFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING? Yes.

CAN I USE WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? Consult your doctor to be sure.

No BS Skincare

Skincare can be confusing.

So we cut the BS, and get straight to the point. We simplify the INCI list - commonly known as the ingredients list, that every skincare product has. That’s also where we get our name from. We’re The INKEY List - here to help you get better skin with real knowledge and formulas that deliver. No BS. No hype. Just effective, science-backed skincare that does what it says it will. We show you what your skin needs, not what’s trending. Whether you’re new to skincare or have a solid routine, we’ve always got your back with innovation, education and clinically-proven results.

All at a price that makes sense.

INKEY. No BS, just better skin.

We are B CORP. Our products are formulated with responsibly sourced ingredients, and packaged with 100% recyclable materials. Skin needs love, but so does our planet.

Carbon Net-Zero. All our emissions are offset annually through planet friendly projects with a focus on education.

Approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme.

100% of our packaging is recyclable. Learn how to recycle your INKEY List products.

Certified by The Vegan Society

This product is;

Dermalogically tested

Fragrance-free

Gluten-free

Paraben-free

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding safe

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