neutrogena Rapid Dark Circle Repair

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. Dimethicone
3. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
4. Methyl Trimethicone
5. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
6. Butylene Glycol
7. C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
8. Glycerin
9. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10. C30-45 Olefin
11. Trisiloxane
12. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
13. Silica
14. Zinc
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
17. Sodium Chloride
18. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
19. Hexyl Laurate
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
24. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25. Copper Powder
26. Mica
27. Titanium Dioxide
28. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateC30-45 Alkyl Methicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

FILM FORMING

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Dicaprylyl CarbonateC30-45 OlefinTrisiloxanePEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSilicaZincPhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateSodium ChlorideCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeHexyl LaurateChlorphenesinDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCopper PowderMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxides

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Butylene Glycol

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

C30-45 Alkyl Methicone

C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone; high-viscosity silicone providing intense occlusion and slip. Used in premium skincare and base makeup.

Glycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

C30-45 Olefin

C30-45 Olefin; long-chain hydrocarbon emollient and viscosity modifier. Provides mineral oil-like occlusion with low sensitization risk.

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

Silica

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

Zinc

Usually present as oxide derivatives for SPF or anti-inflammatory; elemental zinc is cytotoxic and prohibited

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Chlorphenesin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Copper Powder

Copper powder; metallic colorant, antimicrobial; oxidizes, requires sealed packaging.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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