StriVectin advanced retinol 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 (Water
2. Eau)
3. Dimethicone
4. Glycerin
5. Myristyl Nicotinate
6. Isononyl Isononanoate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Cetyl Ricinoleate
9. Isostearyl Neopentanoate
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Polysorbate 20
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14. Sucrose Polysoyate
15. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
16. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
17. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18. PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
19. Retinol
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Ceramide 2
22. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
23. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
24. Dipeptide-2
25. Tocopherol
26. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
27. Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
28. Lecithin
29. Glycine Soja Sterols
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
32. Tribehenin
33. Cetearyl Glucoside
34. Behenyl Alcohol
35. Glyceryl Stearate
36. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
37. Polymethyl Methacrylate
38. Steareth-20
39. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Chlorhexidine Digluconate
43. Polyglycerin-3
44. Parfum
45. Mica
46. Ci 77891
47. Lactic Acid
48. Sodium Citrate
49. Citric Acid
50. Sodium Hydroxide
51. Potassium Sorbate
52. Disodium EDTA
53. Phenoxyethanol
54. Benzoic Acid
55. Chlorphenesin
56. BHT
57. BHA

Highlights

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

Formulation view Silicone-based eye cream with dimethicone for occlusion, shea butter for moisture, and retinol with peptides. Preserved with chlorhexidine digluconate. Ideal for mature skin repair. Factory perspective: crosslinked silicones adjust rheology, and antioxidant encapsulation solves retinol instability, ensuring a lightweight, non-comedogenic texture.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Myristyl Nicotinate

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ricinoleate

Other ingredients

Isostearyl NeopentanoateButyrospermum Parkii ButterPolysorbate 20Butylene GlycolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSucrose PolysoyateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateTrimethylsiloxysilicateDimethicone CrosspolymerPPG-2 Isoceteth-20 AcetateRetinolSodium HyaluronateCeramide 2Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl OligopeptideDipeptide-2TocopherolAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPassiflora Incarnata Flower ExtractLecithinGlycine Soja SterolsTocopheryl AcetatePEG-10 Rapeseed SterolTribeheninCetearyl GlucosideBehenyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymethyl MethacrylateSteareth-20Hesperidin Methyl ChalconeEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumChlorhexidine DigluconatePolyglycerin-3ParfumMicaCi 77891Lactic AcidSodium CitrateCitric AcidSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidChlorphenesinBHTBHA

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Myristyl Nicotinate

Nicotinate ester, vasodilator; high levels cause flushing, avoid mucosal contact.

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Ricinoleate

Plant-derived ester for emolliency and gloss; low irritancy and comedogenicity, suitable for dry skin.

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Sucrose Polysoyate

Sucrose polysoysterate, mild emulsifier/emollient; plant-based, stabilizes emulsions.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

PPG/isocetyl ether acetate, mild emulsifier/emollient; nonionic.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Ceramide 2

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Dipeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Passiflora incarnata flower extract for antioxidant and soothing effects.

Lecithin

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

Glycine Soja Sterols

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Rapeseed sterol PEG-10 ether as mild emulsifier/cleanser for foaming formulas; screen rapeseed-allergy history.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Antioxidant that protects other actives from oxidative degradation, enhancing product shelf life and stability.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Lactic Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Chlorphenesin

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

BHT

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

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

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