isdin K-Ox Eyes

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Isohexadecane
4. Isopropyl Myristate
5. PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
6. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
7. Phytonadione Epoxide
8. Magnesium Sulfate
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Ozokerite
11. Parfum
12. Ci 77891
13. Sodium Dextran Sulfate
14. Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
15. Steareth-20
16. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. PEG-8
21. Pentylene Glycol
22. Tocopherol
23. Potassium Sorbate
24. Chlorhexidine Digluconate
25. N-Hydroxysuccinimide
26. BHT
27. Dipeptide-2
28. Ascorbyl Palmitate
29. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
30. Ascorbic Acid
31. Citric Acid
32. Chrysin
33. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecanePPG-15 Stearyl Ether

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

ASTRINGENT

Phytonadione Epoxide

BULKING

Magnesium Sulfate

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolOzokeriteParfumCi 77891Sodium Dextran SulfateAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerSteareth-20Hesperidin Methyl ChalconeDisodium EDTAHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidEthylhexylglycerinPEG-8Pentylene GlycolTocopherolPotassium SorbateChlorhexidine DigluconateN-HydroxysuccinimideBHTDipeptide-2Ascorbyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Ascorbic AcidCitric AcidChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Phytonadione Epoxide

Epoxide derivative of vitamin K3, used as astringent and skin protector, low irritancy.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ozokerite

Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Film former for mascara; requires solvent, high levels may cause skin discomfort.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Tocopherol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

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

BHT

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

Dipeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

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

Chrysin

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

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