Elta MD renew 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. Purified Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
4. Glycerin
5. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
6. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
7. Glycosaminoglycans
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Panthenol
10. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
11. Niacinamide
12. Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
13. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
14. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
15. Sodium PCA
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Retinyl Palmitate
20. Ascorbyl Palmitate
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
23. Sodium Bisulfite
24. Calcium Ketogluconate
25. Sodium Lactate
26. Silica
27. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28. Citric Acid
29. Polyisobutene
30. Disodium EDTA
31. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view Eye gel containing cyclopentasiloxane, peptides, and humectants. Aims to soothe and firm the eye area, suitable for mature skin. Manufacturing observation: eye products have higher safety standards for preservatives; silicones must disperse well with actives. The photolabile retinoid derivative requires dark, light-protective packaging to prevent degradation.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneGlycosaminoglycans

ANTICAKING

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

HUMECTANT

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PanthenolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5NiacinamideCitrullus Vulgaris Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractSodium PCASodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateAscorbyl PalmitateSodium HydroxideIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateSodium BisulfiteCalcium KetogluconateSodium LactateSilicaHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCitric AcidPolyisobuteneDisodium EDTAPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Glycerin

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

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Glycosaminoglycans

Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.

Butylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Niacinamide

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

Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Watermelon fruit extract, humectant and conditioner; contains sugars, high levels may invite microbial growth

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Calcium Ketogluconate

Calcium ketogluconate, mineral supplement for skin conditioning; low usage, check compatibility with metal salts.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Citric Acid

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

Polyisobutene

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

Disodium EDTA

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

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.

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