MARY&MAY TRANEXAMIC ACID+GLUTATHIONE EYE CREAM 30ML

Values: 100% Genuine · FA-Conditional · Pregnancy: no confirmed contraindicated ingredients at declared concentrations (see Safety section) · NOT Vegan (this SKU contains Beeswax) · Wudu-Compatible (see Sec 17)

1E PIH vs PIE: this product targets dullness and brown-toned pigmentation around the eyes (closer to PIH-type discoloration, responsive to Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide) rather than the reddish/bluish tone of true vascular dark circles (PIE-adjacent, caused by visible blood vessels through thin skin) — Tranexamic Acid's plasmin-inhibiting mechanism is more relevant to the pigmented component than the vascular one.

Pros: real, brand-disclosed concentrations for both headline actives (unusually transparent for this category); genuinely soft, cushiony texture reported by users; good hydration and reduced puffiness reported even on sensitive skin.

Caveats: 0.1% is a light dose relative to dedicated brightening serums (which commonly use 2-5% Tranexamic Acid); community reviews are mixed specifically on dark-circle improvement; contains Beeswax (not vegan) and an undifferentiated "Fragrance" entry in the INCI.

Bedside-compatible: yes. Requires rinsing: no. Requires precise dosage: no, a half rice-grain amount per eye is forgiving. Applicable with unwashed hands: yes, in a pinch, though hands are still the recommended applicator. Wait time: none required. Can be a single-product routine: this is a targeted add-on, not a full routine by itself — pair with at minimum a cleanser and a facial moisturizer.

Step 1 — When: AM and/or PM, after your face serum/moisturizer step, before sunscreen in the morning.

Step 2 — How much: Half a rice-grain amount per eye.

Step 3 — How: Use your ring finger to pat gently along the orbital bone, avoiding direct contact with the lash line and eyeball.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Cleanser → 2. Toner (optional) → 3. Serum (optional) → 4. Mary&May Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream (pat around orbital bone) → 5. Facial moisturizer → 6. Sunscreen (mandatory — see 6C).

In Mauritius's humid mornings, this cream's emulsion base holds up well without feeling heavy, but the thin eye-area skin is more prone to product migration in heat and sweat — apply a slightly thinner layer in summer months.

SPF mandate: Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide brightening only holds if the eye area also gets daily sun protection — unprotected UV exposure will continue driving new pigmentation faster than this cream can fade the old.

1. Double cleanse (remove makeup/sunscreen) → 2. Toner (optional) → 3. Treatment serum (optional) → 4. Mary&May Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream → 5. Facial moisturizer or sleeping mask.

Applying at night lets the cream's Beeswax/silicone-based occlusive finish work uninterrupted by makeup or sunscreen removal for several hours, which is when barrier-support ingredients like Panthenol and Sea Buckthorn Oil are most useful.

Technique: Pat/press with your ring finger (naturally applies the lightest pressure) rather than rubbing — the eye-area skin is thinner and more fragile than the rest of the face.

Required skin state: either damp or dry is fine.

Wait time: none required before the next step.

Hands deliver 100% of product; cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40%. Use your fingertip for this product.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Viscosity ladder: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults: toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; sunscreen — 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional) → (2) pH-prep toner (optional) → (3) Hydrating toner layers (optional) → (4) Essence (optional) → (5) Mist (optional) → (6) Booster/soothing serum (optional) → (7) Antioxidant lane, choose one → (8) Pigment support lane, choose one → (9) Hydration serum lane (optional) → (10) Oil-control lane, choose one → (11) Peptide/repair lane (optional) → (12) Eye product (this cream) → (13) Moisturizer → (14) Optional sealing layer (only if dry/AC) → (15) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → (16) Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking.

PM Maximum Stack: Micellar (optional) → Oil cleanser (if SPF/makeup worn) → Water cleanser → pH-prep toner (optional) → Hydrating toner layers (optional) → Essence (optional) → Soothing/barrier serum (optional) → Anchor active (if any) → Targeted serum (optional) → Moisturizer → Sleeping mask (optional) → Occlusive seal (optional) → Spot treatment (as needed) → Lip sleeping mask (optional). Note: this eye cream sits right after your treatment serum step and before moisturizer in either AM or PM. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep one lane per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

This is a medium-rich cream — thicker than a serum or essence, applied after treatment serums and before (or sometimes mixed with) your facial moisturizer around the eye area specifically. It sits in the water-in-oil-leaning emulsion phase (Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, with Dimethiconol/Dimethicone silicones for slip), which is why it can feel like it "sits" briefly before settling — give it the full absorption window before applying concealer.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a basic cleanser, facial moisturizer, and daily SPF — an eye cream is a targeted add-on, not a foundation product.

Under-eye dullness/pigmentation: Tranexamic Acid (0.1%) inhibits plasmin-driven melanocyte activation, a mechanism relevant to UV- and inflammation-triggered pigmentation; Niacinamide adds a complementary brightening mechanism by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

Antioxidant support: Glutathione (0.1%) and Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil) provide antioxidant activity, though topical Glutathione's skin-penetration evidence is weaker than its oral/IV use.

What this product cannot do: it cannot resolve true vascular dark circles caused by visible blood vessels through thin skin (that requires volumizing/filling approaches, not brightening actives); it cannot substitute for adequate sleep as a cause of under-eye dullness; it is unlikely to produce dramatic pigment change at a 0.1% active concentration.

Primary pairing — MARY&MAY Centella Asiatica Serum 30ml: a same-brand soothing serum to apply before this eye cream if the under-eye area is reactive or barrier-compromised. Use AM or PM, serum first.

Alternative pairing — MARY&MAY Idebenone+Blackberry Complex Serum 30ml: a same-brand antioxidant serum for the rest of the face, complementing this eye cream's Glutathione antioxidant angle. Use AM under sunscreen or PM.

SPF pairing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml: since Mary&May's own sun stick is currently out of stock, this lightweight, in-stock sunscreen protects the brightening work this eye cream is doing. Use AM, last step.

Pilling pairs: applying too much of this rich cream under a silicone-heavy concealer can cause pilling. Mitigate by using a true half-rice-grain amount and waiting a minute before concealer.

Assessment: Film-Forming (uncertain), leaning water-permeable once absorbed. This is a richer emulsion cream than a serum or toner — freshly applied, its Beeswax and silicone content (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) form a more noticeable surface film than a watery product, though the very small amount used (half a rice-grain per eye) means the surface area affected is minimal.

If in doubt, apply with enough time before wudu for the cream to fully absorb, or gently pat the eye area with a tissue before performing ablution.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "Any eye cream can fix dark circles." REALITY: Dark circles have multiple distinct causes — pigmentation (responds to brightening actives like this cream's Tranexamic Acid/Niacinamide), thin skin showing underlying blood vessels (does not respond to brightening actives, needs volumizing approaches), and shadowing from under-eye hollows or puffiness (a structural issue, not a pigment one). This product addresses the pigmentation type only.

MYTH: "A higher-percentage active is always better." REALITY: The eye area is thinner and more reactive than the rest of the face, which is exactly why this cream uses a lighter 0.1% dose of Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione rather than the 2-5% found in dedicated face serums — appropriate dosing for the application site matters more than the headline number.

In air-conditioned environments, this cream's occlusive Beeswax/silicone finish helps counter the dehydrating effect of extended AC exposure on the thin eye-area skin — a genuine advantage of the richer texture for office workers.

Mauritius tap water hardness is more relevant to your facial cleanser than to this leave-on eye cream; no adjustment needed here.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Glutathione and Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, rich in Vitamin E and carotenoids) provide real antioxidant activity around the eye area, helping buffer free-radical exposure from daily UV and pollution alongside the brightening actives.

*This ingredient appears below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect.

Full INCI List: Purified Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isododecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate SE, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Tranexamic Acid, Betaine, Glutathione, Panthenol, Fragrance, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid.

Preservative system: Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol (multi-functional preservative/stabilizer blend); no parabens or formaldehyde-releasers detected.

Fragrance status: Contains "Fragrance" as an undifferentiated ingredient — the specific composition is not broken down in the declared INCI.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" in the INCI list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the 26 EU-regulated named allergens (Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, etc.) individually detected in the declared INCI — but see the ambiguous-fragrance footnote above, since the generic "Fragrance" entry could contain some of these without individual disclosure.

Alcohol disclosure: Cetearyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol present — these are fatty alcohols (moisturizing, not drying), not the drying Alcohol Denat/Ethanol type.

Halal: Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation and no porcine-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. Beeswax (a bee-derived, not haram, ingredient) is present. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: NOT vegan. This specific SKU's declared INCI contains Beeswax, an animal-derived ingredient. This is despite Mary&May's brand-wide marketing as a "vegan Korean skincare brand" in some retailer descriptions — that positioning does not hold for this exact product. If a strictly vegan eye cream matters to you, this is not the right SKU.

Cruelty-Free: Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Mainland China retail exposure for Mary&May was not independently confirmed this pass.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — Dimethiconol and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer are silicones, not classified as microplastic under the EU's solid-insoluble-synthetic-polymer-particle definition.

MFDS Classification: Not independently confirmed as a registered Functional Cosmetic this pass.

Whitening translation: the Korean "미백" (mibaek) classification, if this product carries it, means regulation of melanin production — fading dark spots to reveal your natural tone. It does NOT bleach skin or change your natural complexion.

Clinical evidence: No independently-sourced, product-specific clinical trial was found for this exact SKU during this research pass. The Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione mechanisms are supported by general dermatology literature at higher concentrations than the 0.1% used here.

Evidence confidence: Medium-Low for the specific brightening claim at this concentration — the ingredient mechanisms are real and well-studied at higher doses, but this exact 0.1%/0.1% formulation's real-world effect size is not independently confirmed.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Contains Hydrogenated Lecithin and Sorbitan Isostearate, both ingredients that appear on common Malassezia-feeding-ingredient reference lists. The eye area is a low-risk zone for fungal acne breakouts, but if you have a known FA tendency elsewhere on the face and plan to use this product beyond the eye area (per the brand's dual-use marketing), patch test on the jawline first.

Assessment: Low-Medium. Because this is a richer cream than a serum, using more than the recommended half-rice-grain amount, or applying a silicone-heavy concealer immediately after, increases pilling risk.

Mitigation: use the true recommended amount, pat rather than rub, and wait about a minute before concealer application.

Fresh product should appear as a uniform, off-white to pale cream with no separation or graininess. A yellowed or noticeably darkened color, a rancid smell (distinct from the product's normal scent), or a grainy/separated texture that won't remix are signs of degradation — Beeswax-based emulsions can be prone to texture changes if stored in heat.

Mauritius storage note: keep the jar out of direct sun and away from bathroom-cabinet heat spikes; a cool drawer extends the emulsion's stability longer than a humid, hot bathroom shelf.

When in doubt, discard rather than apply a degraded product near the eye area, which is more sensitive than the rest of the face.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours; if clear, apply behind the ear and wait another 24 hours; if still clear, begin eye-area use.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react): stop all actives. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser and plain moisturizer, plus a mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use. If you have a known bee-product (Beeswax/propolis) allergy, do not use this product at all.

1. Applying too close to the lash line, risking eye irritation. 2. Using a full pea-size amount — the eye area only needs half a rice-grain per side. 3. Rubbing instead of patting, which can worsen fine lines over time from repeated friction. 4. Expecting a fast, dramatic dark-circle fix from a 0.1%-dose brightening cream. 5. Skipping daily sunscreen while expecting the brightening actives to work.

Overuse threshold: applying more than the recommended half-rice-grain per eye does not speed up results and increases the chance of milia-like bumps or product migration into the eyes.

At roughly half a rice-grain per eye per application, a 30ml/30g jar provides many months of twice-daily use — eye creams are typically among the longest-lasting products in a routine because so little is used per application.

Using more than the recommended amount does not improve results and simply depletes the jar faster; correct dosage extends how long it lasts.

Reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to finish the jar, to allow for shipping time.

This eye cream works best layered into an existing routine rather than as a standalone fix. AM: cleanser → treatment serum (optional) → this eye cream → facial moisturizer → sunscreen. PM: double cleanse → treatment serum (optional) → this eye cream → facial moisturizer or sleeping mask.

If you have a bee-product allergy: do not use this product — see Safety and Patch Test Protocol.

If your primary concern is vascular (bluish) dark circles rather than pigmentation: this product's brightening mechanism will not meaningfully help — a structural/volumizing approach is more appropriate, and we recommend consulting a dermatologist.

If you are in AC all day: this cream's richer emollient base is an advantage for the thin eye-area skin compared to a lighter gel eye product.

Stock-true bundle — "Brightening Eye + Serum Duo": MARY&MAY Centella Asiatica Serum + this eye cream. Apply the serum to the full face first, then this cream around the eyes.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this Mary&May Eye Cream, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a stronger, dedicated dark-circle formula built around Vitamin C rather than Tranexamic Acid/Glutathione, goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Circle Eye Cream 30ml is a well-stocked in-catalog alternative. If firmness/lifting is a bigger concern than pigmentation, Medicube Deep Lifting Peptide Eyecream 30ml uses a peptide complex instead. For a strict vegan alternative, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream Twin is a gentle retinol-alternative option we did not find Beeswax or other animal-derived ingredients in during this pass (verify current INCI before relying on this for strict dietary/religious requirements). A fourth option, heimish Marine Care Eye Cream 30ml, targets fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness with a marine-ingredient profile.

This product's PRIMARY function is: mild under-eye brightening plus hydration at a gentle 0.1% active concentration. You do NOT need this if you already own an unfinished, unexpired eye cream targeting the same concern — finish your current jar before purchasing.

Check whether you already have an open eye cream nearing its PAO limit (commonly 6-12 months once opened).

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already use a dedicated Tranexamic Acid or Vitamin C face serum — the mechanisms overlap, though this product's lighter dose and eye-specific formulation make it safer for the thin under-eye area than applying a stronger face serum there directly.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Brand: Mary&May. Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea. Stated philosophy: "Less but Better" — fewer ingredients, targeted actives, positioned as a clean-beauty, EWG-green-grade brand free from parabens, artificial colors, and unnecessary fragrance additions (though this specific product does list "Fragrance" as an ingredient).

Mary&May markets itself broadly as vegan and cruelty-free, though our independent INCI research found this specific eye cream contains Beeswax — a reminder that brand-level marketing claims don't always hold at the individual-SKU level, which is why we check and disclose per-product rather than repeating brand slogans as fact.

Across the review sources checked this pass (iHerb reviews and skinsort.com community data), the most consistent praise themes are reduced puffiness, softer under-eye skin, and good tolerance even on sensitive skin, alongside a light, easy-to-apply texture. Effectiveness specifically for dark-circle pigmentation is more mixed — some users report no visible improvement even with prolonged use, and a small number of individual reports mention worsened dark-circle appearance, though this was not corroborated as a widespread pattern across sources.

We did not find a dedicated Reddit thread (r/AsianBeauty or r/SkincareAddiction) specifically discussing this exact product during this research pass — the community data above comes from retailer review platforms rather than long-form forum discussion.

Sustainability: check the jar material's local recycling code before disposal; Mauritius municipal recycling programs vary by region.

Is this vegan? No — this specific SKU contains Beeswax, despite general brand marketing describing Mary&May as a vegan brand.

Will this get rid of my dark circles? It may help with the pigmented (brown-toned) component via Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide, but it will not resolve vascular (bluish) dark circles caused by visible blood vessels through thin skin — community reviews are genuinely mixed on visible dark-circle improvement.

Can I use this on my whole face, not just my eyes? The brand markets it as dual-use for eye area and face; the formula is rich, so patch test on the face first if you have oilier or more acne-prone skin there.

Is 0.1% Tranexamic Acid enough to work? It's a genuine, brand-disclosed concentration, but lower than the 2-5% used in dedicated brightening serums — treat this as a gentle, eye-area-appropriate dose rather than a maximum-strength brightening treatment.

Does it contain fragrance? Yes — "Fragrance" appears undifferentiated in the INCI; patch test if you're fragrance-sensitive.

Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

A brightening ingredient that inhibits a pigmentation-triggering pathway (plasmin/melanocyte activation).

Glutathione

An antioxidant; topical skin-brightening evidence is weaker than its oral/IV medical use.

PIH

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation — brown/dark marks from melanin, responsive to brightening actives.

PIE

Post-Inflammatory Erythema — red/pink marks from damaged capillaries; not addressed by brightening actives.

Fungal Acne (FA)

Malassezia yeast overgrowth in pores, which some emulsifiers and oils can feed.

PAO

Period-After-Opening — the symbol showing how many months a product stays good once opened.

Fairy dusting

Adding a trendy ingredient at such a low concentration it likely has minimal real effect, mainly for marketing.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: anyone wanting a gentle, hydrating eye cream with genuine (if light-dose) brightening actives, comfortable with a subtle rather than dramatic effect on dullness and pigmentation.

Key benefits: real, brand-disclosed 0.1% concentrations of both Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione — unusually transparent for this category; genuinely soft, comfortable texture reported by users; good hydration and reduced puffiness even on sensitive skin.

Keep in mind: not vegan (contains Beeswax) despite general brand marketing; contains undifferentiated Fragrance; community sentiment on dark-circle improvement specifically is mixed, and vascular-type dark circles will not respond to this product's mechanism at all.