philosophy Purity Made Simple Eye Gel

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/Water/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Butylene Glycol
5. PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
6. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
7. Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
8. Polysorbate 20
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Bisabolol
14. Cetearyl Olivate
15. Cyclopentasiloxane
16. Sorbitan Olivate
17. Caffeine
18. Panthenol
19. Propylene Glycol
20. Creatine
21. Dimethiconol
22. Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. PEG-8
25. Lecithin
26. Cyclohexasiloxane
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Ascorbyl Glucoside
29. BHT
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. Tocopherol
34. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
35. Glucose
36. Lactic Acid
37. Chlorphenesin
38. Alcohol Denat
39. Ascorbyl Palmitate
40. Pantolactone
41. Potassium Sorbate
42. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
43. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
44. Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
45. Sorbic Acid
46. Citric Acid
47. Ascorbic Acid
48. Sodium Benzoate
49. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
50. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
51. Maltodextrin
52. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
53. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
54. Xanthan Gum
55. Farnesol
56. Caprylyl Glycol
57. Sclerotium Gum
58. FD&C Yellow No. 5

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

LIGHT STABILIZER

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

SKIN CONDITIONING

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-2 DiisostearatePolysorbate 20

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractPhenoxyethanolOlea Europaea Fruit OilTocopheryl AcetateBisabololCetearyl OlivateCyclopentasiloxaneSorbitan OlivateCaffeinePanthenolPropylene GlycolCreatineDimethiconolSalvia Hispanica Seed OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPEG-8LecithinCyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated LecithinAscorbyl GlucosideBHTDisodium EDTAGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractSodium HydroxideTocopherolAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractGlucoseLactic AcidChlorphenesinAlcohol DenatAscorbyl PalmitatePantolactonePotassium SorbateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPongamia Pinnata Seed ExtractSorbic AcidCitric AcidAscorbic AcidSodium BenzoateAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractMaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumFarnesolCaprylyl GlycolSclerotium GumFD&C Yellow No. 5

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

PEG-modified polymer for light stabilization and thickening. PEG chain may cause irritation or sensitization.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Mild nonionic emulsifier for W/O systems; moderate comedogenicity, monitor oil feel.

Polysorbate 20

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Shea butter extract for conditioning and moisture; extraction may leave trace impurities, comedogenicity follows base oil rating of 2.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Caffeine

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

Panthenol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Chia seed extract rich in omega-3/6; moisturizes and conditions skin, monitor oxidation stability.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

BHT

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Tocopherol

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

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Chlorphenesin

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

Pongamia pinnata seed extract, plant-based skin conditioner; limited data, irritancy testing recommended.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Citric Acid

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

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.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

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

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sclerotium Gum

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

FD&C Yellow No. 5

Synthetic yellow dye (tartrazine); heavily restricted or banned in cosmetics, check compliance

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