Tom Ford emotionproof eye primer

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Methyl Trimethicone
4. Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Phenyl Trimethicone
7. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
8. PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
9. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Lecithin
13. Algae Extract
14. Caffeine
15. Triethyl Citrate
16. Methicone
17. Sodium Chloride
18. Disteardimonium Hectorite
19. Zinc Stearate
20. Silica
21. Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
22. Alumina
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Polysilicone-11
25. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
26. PEG-10 Dimethicone
27. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
28. Laureth-7
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Hexylene Glycol
31. Dipropylene Glycol
32. BHT
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Sodium Citrate
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Sodium Dehydroacetate
38. Mica
39. Titanium Dioxide
40. Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
41. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view Water/oil system with silicone base for smooth, long-lasting wear. Actives include caffeine, alga extract, and sodium hyaluronate. Zinc stearate and silica offer light coverage. Preserved by phenoxyethanol/potassium sorbate blend. Factory view: premium eye primer leveraging silicone stability for powders and active integrity.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

FILM FORMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Other ingredients

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateLecithinAlgae ExtractCaffeineTriethyl CitrateMethiconeSodium ChlorideDisteardimonium HectoriteZinc StearateSilicaMagnesium Aluminium SilicateAluminaXanthan GumPolysilicone-11TriethoxycaprylylsilanePEG-10 DimethiconeDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerLaureth-7Caprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolBHTDisodium EDTASodium CitratePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium DehydroacetateMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxides Iron OxidesIron Oxides

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone film former and viscosity modifier; provides matte slip, non-volatile, requires solvent system.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Film former, hair styling, volatile, dry touch, non-comedogenic.

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Zinc Stearate

Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Magnesium Aluminium Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder for matte finish; fine particles need good dispersion to avoid caking.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides Iron Oxides

Colorant for red/black/yellow tones, aids physical SPF; ensure homogeneity to prevent settling.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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