boots Glow 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. Aqua
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
7. Isononyl Isononanoate
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Carbomer
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Methylparaben
17. Cetearyl Glucoside
18. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Chlorphenesin
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Sodium Hydroxide
24. Isohexadecane
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Polysorbate 80
27. Sorbitan Oleate
28. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
29. Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabens

Formulation view O/W emulsion with dimethicone and hydrogenated polyisobutene for occlusion, paired with shea/cocoa butter for nourishment. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, carbomer thickens. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and parabens. Fits dry eye areas; oily skin may find it heavy.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated Polyisobutene

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopheryl AcetateCarbomerPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenCetearyl GlucosideSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerinSodium HydroxideIsohexadecaneDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 80Sorbitan OleatePortulaca Oleracea ExtractPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Disodium EDTA

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract

Passion fruit extract with polysaccharides/vitamins; moisturizing/antioxidant, no known allergens.

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