pixi Retinol Eye Cream

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/Water/Eau
2. Persea Gratissima Oil
3. Glycerin
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
8. Squalane
9. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Panthenol
11. Retinol
12. Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
13. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
14. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
15. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
16. Hydrolyzed Collagen
17. Tocopherol
18. Adenosine
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
21. Sorbitan Laurate
22. C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
23. C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
24. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
25. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
26. Caffeine
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Polysorbate 60
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Laureth-23
33. BHT
34. BHA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING

Persea Gratissima OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSqualane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPanthenolRetinolSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenTocopherolAdenosineSodium HyaluronateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSorbitan LaurateC18-36 Acid Glycol EsterC18-36 Acid TriglyceridePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CaffeineXanthan GumDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 60PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinLaureth-23BHTBHA

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Panthenol

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

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract

Plant extract for soothing and toning; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Long-chain fatty acid polyglycol ester; mild thickener and emulsifier without soap feel, suitable for sensitive formulas.

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride

C18-36 acid triglyceride, non-mineral oil emollient and solvent, light feel; low comedogenicity.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Caffeine

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Laureth-23

Not decoded yet

BHT

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

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

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