Alpha-H alpha h absolute eye complex with cucumber and vitamin b5

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. Glycerin
3. Sodium Hyaluronate
4. Niacinamide
5. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
6. Panthenol
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Allantoin
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Gluconolactone
12. Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
13. Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
14. Sodium Benzoate
15. Alcohol
16. Cucumis Sativus Extract
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
19. Potassium Hydroxide
20. Benzyl Alcohol
21. Punica Granatum Extract
22. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
23. Benzoic Acid
24. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
25. Potassium Sorbate
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Calcium Gluconate
28. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
29. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view O/W emulsion centered on glycerin and hyaluronic acid, combined with niacinamide and panthenol. Uses acrylic crosspolymer for texture and phenoxyethanol for preservation. Ideal for eye care. Factory observation: Niacinamide compatibility with acids must be managed; the polyol system offers a lightweight feel suitable for mature skin.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Allantoin

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolGluconolactoneFagus Sylvatica Bud ExtractSodium HydroxymethylglycinateSodium BenzoateAlcoholCucumis Sativus ExtractDisodium EDTAHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractPotassium HydroxideBenzyl AlcoholPunica Granatum ExtractHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinBenzoic AcidOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateXanthan GumCalcium GluconateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Niacinamide

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Phenoxyethanol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Gluconolactone

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

Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract

Botanical bud extract used as a tonic and skin conditioner; monitor for plant-derived contact sensitization.

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, hair conditioning and preservative; restricted concentration

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Cucumis Sativus Extract

Cucumber extract, soothing and moisturizing; suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

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

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Benzoic Acid

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

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Xanthan Gum

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

Calcium Gluconate

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, a moisturizing peptide that enhances skin hydration via hydrolysis, typically mild, used to improve dryness

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Related products in this category

• Yes To Yes To yes to coconut hydrating facial wipes
• Vanicream Vanicream vanicream cleansing bar for sensitive skin
• Sally Hansen Sally Hansen sally hansen extra strength nail polish remover
• Sally Hansen Sally Hansen sally hansen diamond strength instant nail hardener
• Sally Hansen Sally Hansen sally hansen cuticle rehab 2
• Sally Hansen Sally Hansen sally hansen cuticle rehab