Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Eye Creme

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. Butyrospermum Parkii
3. Polyethylene
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Cetyl esters
7. Polybutene
8. Isostearyl Neopentanoate
9. Dimethicone
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Pentylene Glycol
12. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
13. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
14. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
15. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
16. Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
17. Artemia Extract
18. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
19. Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
20. Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
21. Laminaria Digitata Extract
22. Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
23. Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
24. Hordeum vulgare
25. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
26. Pearl powder
27. Sorbitol
28. Swertia Chirata Extract
29. Gelidiella Acerosa
30. Whey Protein
31. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
32. Algae Extract
33. Asparagopsis Armata Extract
34. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
35. Ergothioneine
36. Yeast Extract
37. Gold
38. Hydrolyzed wheat protein
39. Caffeine
40. Cholesterol
41. Linoleic Acid
42. Glycine soja/Soybean Protein
43. Hydrogenated lecithin
44. Cetearyl Glucoside
45. Glycerin
46. Propylene glycol dicaprate
47. Trehalose
48. Acetyl glucosamine
49. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
50. Caprylyl Glycol
51. Tocopheryl Acetate
52. Lauryl PCA
53. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
54. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
55. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
56. 1,2-Hexanediol
57. Sodium Hyaluronate
58. Cyclodextrin
59. Sodium Hydroxide
60. Bioflavonoids
61. Decarboxy Carnosine HCL
62. Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
63. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
64. Cellulose
65. Lecithin
66. Citric Acid
67. Sodium Benzoate
68. Disodium EDTA
69. BHT
70. Sodium Dehydroacetate
71. Phenoxyethanol
72. Mica
73. Yellow 5
74. Iron Oxides
75. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii

ABRASIVE

Polyethylene

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl esters

BINDING

PolybuteneIsostearyl Neopentanoate

Other ingredients

DimethiconePEG-100 StearatePentylene GlycolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractNarcissus Tazetta Bulb ExtractArtemia ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractCordyceps Sinensis ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractHordeum vulgarePolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractPearl powderSorbitolSwertia Chirata ExtractGelidiella AcerosaWhey ProteinHypnea Musciformis ExtractAlgae ExtractAsparagopsis Armata ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8ErgothioneineYeast ExtractGoldHydrolyzed wheat proteinCaffeineCholesterolLinoleic AcidGlycine soja/Soybean ProteinHydrogenated lecithinCetearyl GlucosideGlycerinPropylene glycol dicaprateTrehaloseAcetyl glucosamineHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl AcetateLauryl PCACaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate1,2-HexanediolSodium HyaluronateCyclodextrinSodium HydroxideBioflavonoidsDecarboxy Carnosine HCLEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChloridePolymethylsilsesquioxaneCelluloseLecithinCitric AcidSodium BenzoateDisodium EDTABHTSodium DehydroacetatePhenoxyethanolMicaYellow 5Iron OxidesTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl esters

Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.

Polybutene

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

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

Dimethicone

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract

Astringent and conditioning for skin/hair; botanical extract, potential allergenic proteins, patch test for sensitive skin.

Artemia Extract

Artemia extract with peptides/amino acids for repair and moisture; use 1–5%, ensure source consistency.

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repair

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Cordyceps sinensis extract, medicinal herb; antioxidant, humectant, skin protector, control concentration.

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Brown algae extract for hydration and film-forming; high loads may affect clarity.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, provides hydration and antioxidant protection; usually low concentration as natural functional additive.

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Hordeum vulgare

Not decoded yet

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Pearl powder

Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.

Sorbitol

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

Swertia Chirata Extract

Botanical humectant extract containing alkaloids; monitor irritation at high levels or in sensitive users.

Gelidiella Acerosa

Not decoded yet

Whey Protein

Not decoded yet

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

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

Algae Extract

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

Asparagopsis Armata Extract

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Gold

Gold in nano or microparticle form, for coloring and slip; usage restricted by regulations

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Caffeine

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

Cholesterol

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

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Glycine soja/Soybean Protein

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Glycerin

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

Propylene glycol dicaprate

Lightweight emollient ester; replaces mineral oils with non-greasy feel; good for oily skin systems

Trehalose

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

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Sunflower seed cake; physical exfoliant and bulking agent. Coarse texture, use caution for sensitive skin, requires homogenization.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Lauryl PCA

Lauric acid PCA ester; lipid-compatible humectant for creams; mild at low concentrations.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

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.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Bioflavonoids

Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection

Decarboxy Carnosine HCL

Not decoded yet

Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

Manganese chelator/antioxidant stabilizer; synergizes with Vit E; avoid iron contact

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Lecithin

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Iron Oxides

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

Titanium Dioxide

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