postquam Olive Oil eye contour

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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Dimethicone
4. Propanediol
5. Stearic Acid
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Octocrylene
9. Isoeicosane
10. Isododecane
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Benzophenone-3
13. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
14. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
15. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
16. Ceteareth-20
17. Glyceryl Stearate SE
18. Lanolin
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Cetearyl Alcohol
21. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
22. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
23. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. BHT
26. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Triethanolamine
30. Citric Acid
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

Other ingredients

IsoeicosaneIsododecaneCetyl AlcoholBenzophenone-3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterCeteareth-20Glyceryl Stearate SELanolinSodium HyaluronateCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBHTSodium Cetearyl SulfateTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumTriethanolamineCitric AcidCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Dimethicone

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

Propanediol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Isoeicosane

Isoleicosane solvent and emollient; mineral oil derivative, low volatility, silky feel, non-comedogenic.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Lanolin

Wool-derived lipid, excellent occlusive emollient; high sensitization rate (wool alcohols), caution for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

BHT

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

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Citric Acid

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

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

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