clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream
clinique Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream lists 44 ingredients on its label, 41 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Squalane
- Cetyl Esters
- Dimethicone
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Polyethylene
- Glycereth-26
- Polybutene
- Sucrose
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
- Algae Extract
- Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Mélasse
- Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-Lait
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
- Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
- Caffeine
- Phytosphingosine
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Glycine Soja Protein
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
- Sucrose Stearate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- PEG-8
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Simethicone
- Polysorbate 20
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Dextran
- Hexylene Glycol
- Sodium Citrate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneCetyl Esters
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
Other ingredients
Methyl Gluceth-20Glycereth-26PolybuteneSucroseMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractAlgae ExtractMolasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De MélasseSapindus Mukurossi Fruit ExtractPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-LaitPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2CaffeinePhytosphingosineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De LevureGlycine Soja ProteinCaesalpinia Spinosa GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlyceryl PolymethacrylateSucrose StearateCaprylyl GlycolPEG-8Sodium HyaluronateSimethiconePolysorbate 20CarbomerSodium HydroxideDextranHexylene GlycolSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium Dioxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Mélasse | 保湿剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract | 表面活性剂,发泡剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-Lait | 保湿剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Phytosphingosine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Protein | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Polymethacrylate | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- 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
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.
- Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
- Botanical skin conditioning and tonic agent; often used for antioxidant and repair benefits
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Mélasse
- Sugarcane molasses extract; humectant/nourishing claim, microbe-risk requires robust preservation, sticky feel.
- Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract
- Sapindus fruit extract; natural surfactant, foaming, gentle cleansing
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers
- Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-Lait
- Whey protein, amino acid source for moisturizing/repair. Animal-derived, degrades easily; verify shelf life and preservatives. Lactose/milk allergen.
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
- Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.
- Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
- Not decoded yet
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Phytosphingosine
- Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides; used for repair and moisture, may cause sensitivity in some.
- Glycine Soja Protein
- Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
- Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.
- Sucrose Stearate
- Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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