tonymoly Moisture Boost: Cooling Algae Eye Serum

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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Silica
7. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
8. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Plankton Extract
11. Hydrolyzed Collagen
12. Laminaria Japonica Extract
13. Sea Water
14. Algae Extract
15. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
16. Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
17. Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
18. Chlorella Minutissima Extract
19. Chamomile Recutita Flower Extract
20. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
21. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
24. Phellinus Linteus Extract
25. Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
26. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
28. Centella Asiatica Extract
29. Benzyl Salicylate
30. Linalool
31. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
32. Tromethamine
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Fragrance

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

ABRASIVE

Silica

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronatePlankton ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenLaminaria Japonica ExtractSea WaterAlgae ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractVitex Agnus Castus ExtractHizikia Fusiforme ExtractChlorella Minutissima ExtractChamomile Recutita Flower ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArctium Lappa Root ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCentella Asiatica ExtractBenzyl SalicylateLinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalTromethamineDisodium EDTAFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

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

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Algae Extract

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Vitex Agnus Castus Extract

Agnus-castus extract for astringency; phytoestrogenic activity, avoid in pregnant/hormone-sensitive users.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration; potential allergen, use with caution in sensitive skin.

Chlorella Minutissima Extract

Not decoded yet

Chamomile Recutita Flower Extract

Soothing anti-inflammatory for sensitive skin; contains chamazulene; caution for ragweed allergy

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Silicone polymer for slip and gloss in cleansers. Low water solubility, can leave residue if not rinsed properly.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium EDTA

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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