Medik8 advanced night eye 2

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Dimethicone
4. Stearic Acid
5. Glycerin
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Nylon-12
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Propylene Glycol
10. C12-16 Alcohols
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13. Palmitic Acid
14. Caffeine
15. Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
16. Cera Microcristallina
17. Glyceryl Stearate
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Niacinamide
21. Squalane
22. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
23. Benzyl Alcohol
24. Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Arginine
27. Butylene Glycol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Tocopherol
30. Glucosyl Hesperidin
31. Sorbitol
32. Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
33. Ferric Hexapeptide-35
34. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
35. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
36. Dehydroacetic Acid
37. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
38. Carbomer
39. Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
40. Ascorbic Acid
41. Polysorbate 20

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view Similar structure with aqueous base and Squalane/Dimethicone oil phases. Actives include Caffeine, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferric Hexapeptide-35, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Ectoine, plus Vitamin E. Preserved with Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, and Benzyl Alcohol. Designed for eye area, suitable for fatigue or fine lines. Factory observation notes the multi-peptide blend enhances repair functions.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Nylon-12C12-16 AlcoholsSorbitan OlivateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPalmitic AcidCaffeineCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 EstersCera MicrocristallinaGlyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanolHydrogenated LecithinNiacinamideSqualaneSodium Stearoyl LactylateBenzyl AlcoholAmelanchier Alnifolia Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateArginineButylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolGlucosyl HesperidinSorbitolHylocereus Undatus Fruit ExtractFerric Hexapeptide-35Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Dehydroacetic AcidTremella Fuciformis ExtractCarbomerPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilAscorbic AcidPolysorbate 20

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Palmitic Acid

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

Caffeine

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

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Polyglyceryl-3 esters from candelilla/jojoba/rice bran; emulsifier, stabilizer, cleanser. Bio-derived, low irritant.

Cera Microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Niacinamide

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract

Amelanchier alnifolia fruit extract. Used for antioxidant and skin conditioning purposes. Natural source, monitor for potential allergenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

Hylocereus undatus fruit extract. Provides antioxidants and hydration. Complex natural composition requires stability testing; potential protein allergens.

Ferric Hexapeptide-35

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.

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.

Polysorbate 20

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

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