vichy Liftactiv Eyes
vichy Vichy Liftactiv Eyes lists 31 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water
- Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Cera Alba / Beeswax
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Stearic Acid
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Triethanolamine
- Caffeine
- Methylparaben
- Silica
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Escin
- Palmitic Acid
- Rhamnose
- Phenoxyethanol
- Adenosine
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Poloxamer 338
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Pentylene Glycol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains parabens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FILM FORMING
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Stearate
Other ingredients
Cera Alba / BeeswaxPotassium Cetyl PhosphateStearic AcidStearyl AlcoholSorbitan TristearateTriethanolamineCaffeineMethylparabenSilicaSodium BenzoateSodium Dextran SulfateMyristyl AlcoholEscinPalmitic AcidRhamnosePhenoxyethanolAdenosineMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetatePoloxamer 338Ascorbyl GlucosideHydrolyzed Rice ProteinPentylene Glycol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cera Alba / Beeswax | 皮肤调理剂，粘合剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Sorbitan Tristearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Dextran Sulfate | GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Escin | TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rhamnose | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Poloxamer 338 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Cera Alba / Beeswax
- Beeswax, natural wax providing occlusive moisturization and structure; animal-derived, banned in vegan/animal-free products, mild allergen risk.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.
- Escin
- Horse chestnut extract for venous circulation and anti-inflammatory; caution near eyes; potential plant-based allergen
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Rhamnose
- Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Poloxamer 338
- Not decoded yet
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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