epielle Firming Eye Cream

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
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Hydrogenated Polydecene
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Dimethicone
9. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Niacinamide
14. Hydrolyzed Collagen
15. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Panthenol
19. Adenosine
20. Titanium Dioxide
21. Stearyl Alcohol
22. Hydroxyacetophenone
23. Cetyl Alcohol
24. Cetearyl Alcohol
25. Polyacrylate-13
26. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
27. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
28. Palmitic Acid
29. Tromethamine
30. Stearic Acid
31. Polyisobutene
32. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
33. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
34. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
35. Aluminum Hydroxide
36. Polysorbate 20
37. Sorbitan Isostearate
38. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipropylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneCyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPEG-100 StearateCyclohexasiloxane1,2-HexanediolNiacinamideHydrolyzed CollagenPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Tocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronatePanthenolAdenosineTitanium DioxideStearyl AlcoholHydroxyacetophenoneCetyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholPolyacrylate-13Coco-Caprylate/CaprateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPalmitic AcidTromethamineStearic AcidPolyisobuteneCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyhydroxystearic AcidAluminum HydroxidePolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Dimethicone

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Niacinamide

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

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

Panthenol

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Titanium Dioxide

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Disodium EDTA

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

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