philosophy Miracle Worker 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3. Aqua/Water/Eau
4. Squalane
5. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
6. Polysilicone-11
7. Ethoxydiglycol
8. Hexyldecanol
9. Cyclohexasiloxane
10. Aminobutyric Acid
11. Barium Sulfate
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Tocopherol
16. Dimethiconol
17. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
18. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
19. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
20. Centella Asiatica Extract
21. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
22. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
23. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
24. Glycerin
25. Alumina
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Cocoyl Pentapeptide-9
28. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-9
29. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
30. Brassica Campestris Sterols
31. Glycine Soja Sterols
32. Oleic Acid
33. Linoleic Acid
34. Phospholipids
35. Bisabolol
36. Simethicone
37. Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
38. Lysolecithin
39. Pentylene Glycol
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Stearic Acid
42. Xanthan Gum
43. Farnesol
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneSqualaneHexyldecanolCyclohexasiloxane

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIOXIDANT

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

HUMECTANT

Ethoxydiglycol

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Aminobutyric AcidBarium SulfateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideButylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolDimethiconolHydroxypinacolone RetinoatePanax Ginseng Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycerinAluminaSodium HyaluronateCocoyl Pentapeptide-9Myristoyl Pentapeptide-9Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Brassica Campestris SterolsGlycine Soja SterolsOleic AcidLinoleic AcidPhospholipidsBisabololSimethiconeCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideLysolecithinPentylene GlycolSodium BenzoateStearic AcidXanthan GumFarnesolPhenoxyethanolTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Aminobutyric Acid

GABA for hair hydration and shine, low irritation, acts as a conditioner.

Barium Sulfate

Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tocopherol

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

Dimethiconol

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

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Glycerin

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

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cocoyl Pentapeptide-9

Not decoded yet

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-9

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, a moisturizing peptide that enhances skin hydration via hydrolysis, typically mild, used to improve dryness

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Glycine Soja Sterols

Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Bisabolol

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

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide

Biomimetic lipid, barrier repair, 1-3%; lipophilic, needs emulsification, good for dry skin.

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

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.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

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