CLINIQUE For Men Maximum Hydrator 96H Eye Concentrate

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. Butylene Glycol
4. Propanediol
5. Phenyl Trimethicone
6. Sucrose
7. Hydroxyethyl Urea
8. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
9. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
10. Gelidiella Acerosa
11. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
12. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
13. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
14. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
15. Niacinamide
16. Acetyl glucosamine
17. Cholesterol
18. Cocos Nucifera Oil
19. Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
20. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
21. Trehalose
22. Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
23. Algae Extract
24. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
25. Caffeine
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. PEG-8
28. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
29. Sorbitol
30. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
31. Dextrin palmitate
32. Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
33. Sodium Polyaspartate
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Glyceryl polymethacrylate
36. PEG-7M
37. Carbomer
38. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
39. Dehydroxanthan gum
40. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
41. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Citric Acid
44. Sodium Citrate
45. Disodium EDTA
46. BHT
47. Potassium Sorbate
48. Phenoxyethanol
49. Chlorphenesin
50. CI 19140
51. Blue 1 Lake

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSucrose

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydroxyethyl Urea

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

Hypnea Musciformis ExtractGelidiella AcerosaAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractAlteromonas Ferment ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractNiacinamideAcetyl glucosamineCholesterolCocos Nucifera OilHydrolyzed Rice ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8TrehaloseGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerAlgae ExtractPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12CaffeineSodium HyaluronatePEG-8Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSorbitolAloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterDextrin palmitatePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateSodium PolyaspartateTocopheryl AcetateGlyceryl polymethacrylatePEG-7MCarbomerTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDehydroxanthan gumTetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium HydroxideCitric AcidSodium CitrateDisodium EDTABHTPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinCI 19140Blue 1 Lake

Skim through

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens

Gelidiella Acerosa

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Hydrolyzed Rice Extract

Hydrolyzed rice peptides for moisturizing; gentle for sensitive skin

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.

Dextrin palmitate

Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate

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

Sodium Polyaspartate

Chelating agent and humectant, low irritation; improves surfactant performance in hard water.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glyceryl polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

PEG-7M

Not decoded yet

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Dehydroxanthan gum

Modified polymer for emulsion stability and film forming; high viscosity impact.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

BHT

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

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

CI 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit