fourth-ray Fourth Ray Waterdrop 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Squalane
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
7. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
8. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
9. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Dimethicone
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
14. Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
15. Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
16. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
17. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
18. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
19. Tocopherol Acetate
20. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
21. Gluconolactone
22. Quartz
23. Calcium Gluconate
24. Sodium Carbomer
25. PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Polysorbate 60
28. Trisodium EDTA
29. Citric Acid
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Sorbitan Isostearate
32. Hexylene Glycol
33. Caprylyl Glycol
34. Sodium Benzoate
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Blue 1
38. Red 40

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Cucumis Sativus Fruit WaterDimethiconeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium HyaluronateCitrullus Vulgaris Fruit ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractTocopherol AcetateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateGluconolactoneQuartzCalcium GluconateSodium CarbomerPPG-12/Smdi CopolymerPotassium SorbatePolysorbate 60Trisodium EDTACitric AcidXanthan GumSorbitan IsostearateHexylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolSodium BenzoateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolBlue 1Red 40

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Propylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Not decoded yet

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Dimethicone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract

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

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract rich in polyphenols; antioxidant at <2%; stable profile with low irritation risk

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

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

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Quartz

Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Film former, hair styling, volatile, dry touch, non-comedogenic.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Citric Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Red 40

Common water-soluble synthetic dye; azo-based, potential sensitizer; check local prohibited colorant lists

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