drunk-elephant Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Eye Serum

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. Octyldodecanol
3. Glycerin
4. Boron Nitride
5. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
6. Coconut Alkanes
7. Cetyl Alcohol
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Sorbitan Olivate
10. Niacinamide
11. Copper Tripeptide-1
12. Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
13. Dipeptide-2
14. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
15. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
16. Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
17. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
18. Chondrus Crispus
19. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
20. Glycine Soja Oil
21. Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
22. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
23. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
24. Hydroxyethylcellulose
25. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
26. Steareth-20
27. Lecithin
28. Panthenol
29. N-Hydroxysuccinimide
30. Ubiquinone
31. Citric Acid
32. Thioctic Acid
33. Tocopherol
34. Chrysin
35. Sclerotium Gum
36. Methylglucoside Phosphate
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Potassium Sorbate
39. Sodium Benzoate
40. Chlorphenesin
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Pentylene Glycol
45. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oil

Formulation view Emulsified eye serum with light ester base and lecithin. Features various peptides, including copper and palmitoyl types, alongside tocopherol for antioxidants. Factory note: High active ingredient load requires thermal stability and strict packaging integrity. Lightweight texture suits eye area repair and hydration.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolCoconut AlkanesCetyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BULKING

Boron Nitride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Other ingredients

Sorbitan OlivateNiacinamideCopper Tripeptide-1Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell CultureDipeptide-2Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Copper Lysinate/ProlinateHesperidin Methyl ChalconeChondrus CrispusMangifera Indica Seed ButterGlycine Soja OilHippophae Rhamnoides OilSclerocarya Birrea Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydroxyethylcelluloseCoco-Caprylate/CaprateSteareth-20LecithinPanthenolN-HydroxysuccinimideUbiquinoneCitric AcidThioctic AcidTocopherolChrysinSclerotium GumMethylglucoside PhosphateXanthan GumPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateChlorphenesinCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Boron Nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture

Edelweiss meristem cell culture; claimed to promote healing and firmness; complex actives require cytotoxicity testing to rule out immunogenicity.

Dipeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate

Copper amino acid chelate; claims collagen support, use at 0.01–0.05%, may discolor

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Antioxidant that protects other actives from oxidative degradation, enhancing product shelf life and stability.

Chondrus Crispus

Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Sea buckthorn oil rich in carotenoids; viscous and may stain light formulations.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

Chemical auxiliary for forming acyl ester bonds; usually not retained in final product, control residual levels during synthesis.

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Thioctic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Chrysin

Flavonoid for skin conditioning; low solubility, use carriers or micronization.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Methylglucoside Phosphate

Modified sugar-based surfactant acting as mild conditioning agent; performance affected by hard water, use with chelating agents.

Xanthan Gum

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

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