filorga-laboratories Filorga Laboratories Optim-Eyes Refresh Stick

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
2. Eau
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. C1216 Alcohols
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. PEG8
8. Hydrogenated Lecithin
9. Palmitic Acid
10. Polyacrylate13
11. Undecane
12. Tridecane
13. Polyisobutene
14. Sucrose Palmitate
15. Parfum Fragrance
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Steareth20
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
20. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
21. Glyceryl Linoleate
22. OCymen5Ol
23. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
24. Sodium Chloride
25. Polysorbate 20
26. Sorbitan Isostearate
27. Sodium Polyacrylate
28. Sodium Hydroxide
29. Sodium Phosphate
30. Sodium Citrate
31. Chlorhexidine Digluconate
32. Glucose
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Citric Acid
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. NHydroxysuccinimide
38. Potassium Chloride
39. Dipeptide2
40. Nonapeptide1
41. Calcium Chloride
42. Tocopherol
43. Magnesium Sulfate
44. Glutamine
45. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide7
46. Ascorbic Acid
47. Sodium Acetate
48. Lysine Hcl
49. Arginine Hcl
50. Alanine
51. Histidine Hcl
52. Valine
53. Chrysin
54. Palmitoyl Tripeptide1
55. Leucine
56. Threonine
57. Isoleucine
58. Tryptophan
59. Phenylalanine
60. Tyrosine
61. Glycine
62. Polysorbate 80
63. Serine
64. Cystine
65. Cyanocobalamin
66. Glutathione
67. Asparagine
68. Aspartic Acid
69. Ornithine Hcl
70. Glutamic Acid
71. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
72. Proline
73. Biotin
74. Methionine
75. Taurine
76. Hydroxyproline
77. Glucosamine Hcl
78. Coenzyme A
79. Sodium Glucuronate
80. Thiamine Diphosphate
81. Disodium Phosphate
82. Retinyl Acetate
83. Inositol
84. Niacin
85. Niacinamide
86. Pyridoxine Hcl
87. Calcium Pantothenate
88. Riboflavin
89. Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
90. Thiamine Hcl
91. Folic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabens

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonatePalmitic AcidUndecaneTridecane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Lecithin

BINDING

Polyisobutene

Other ingredients

Aqua WaterEauC1216 AlcoholsPEG8Polyacrylate13Sucrose PalmitateParfum FragranceEthylhexylglycerinSteareth20Caprylyl GlycolHesperidin Methyl ChalconeHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidGlyceryl LinoleateOCymen5OlPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond OilSodium ChloridePolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateSodium PolyacrylateSodium HydroxideSodium PhosphateSodium CitrateChlorhexidine DigluconateGlucosePhenoxyethanolSodium HyaluronateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateNHydroxysuccinimidePotassium ChlorideDipeptide2Nonapeptide1Calcium ChlorideTocopherolMagnesium SulfateGlutaminePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide7Ascorbic AcidSodium AcetateLysine HclArginine HclAlanineHistidine HclValineChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide1LeucineThreonineIsoleucineTryptophanPhenylalanineTyrosineGlycinePolysorbate 80SerineCystineCyanocobalaminGlutathioneAsparagineAspartic AcidOrnithine HclGlutamic AcidNicotinamide Adenine DinucleotideProlineBiotinMethionineTaurineHydroxyprolineGlucosamine HclCoenzyme ASodium GlucuronateThiamine DiphosphateDisodium PhosphateRetinyl AcetateInositolNiacinNiacinamidePyridoxine HclCalcium PantothenateRiboflavinSodium Tocopheryl PhosphateThiamine HclFolic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua Water

Not decoded yet

Eau

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

C1216 Alcohols

Not decoded yet

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

PEG8

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Polyacrylate13

Not decoded yet

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Sucrose Palmitate

Succrose ester for gentle emulsification/cleansing; biodegradable, low comedogenicity.

Parfum Fragrance

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Steareth20

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Antioxidant that protects other actives from oxidative degradation, enhancing product shelf life and stability.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

OCymen5Ol

Not decoded yet

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil

Not decoded yet

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citric Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

NHydroxysuccinimide

Not decoded yet

Potassium Chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Dipeptide2

Not decoded yet

Nonapeptide1

Not decoded yet

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Tocopherol

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

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Glutamine

Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide7

Not decoded yet

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Lysine Hcl

Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Histidine Hcl

Amino acid salt for pH buffering and hair conditioning; gentle buffering system, potential sensitization at high concentrations.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Chrysin

Flavonoid for skin conditioning; low solubility, use carriers or micronization.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide1

Not decoded yet

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Tryptophan

Amino acid for conditioning and antistatic; faint odor.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Cystine

Disulfide bond amino acid for hair repair; mild sulfurous odor, consider masking.

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Asparagine

Non-protein amino acid for humectancy and antistatic effect; water-soluble, slight odor at high levels, check compatibility.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Ornithine Hcl

Ornithine HCl; water-soluble conditioner/humectant. Use at 1-3%; consider pH buffering effects.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

Coenzyme precursor NAD+ for skin conditioning and anti-aging; water-soluble, unstable, store protected from light and control pH.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Coenzyme A

Coenzyme A skin conditioner; biologically active, poor stability, requires suitable system to prevent degradation.

Sodium Glucuronate

Sodium glucuronate; humectant and chelating agent. Use at 1-5%; chelates metal ions for stability.

Thiamine Diphosphate

Thiamine diphosphate (B1); skin conditioner. Unstable; protect from light and store cold.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Retinyl Acetate

Retinyl acetate, vitamin A ester; restricted use (III/376), photosensitive, high concentrations cause irritation, control dosage.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Niacin

Niacin (B3) smoother; high topological concentrations may cause flushing, often used as co-agent or precursor.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 for color and skin care; photosensitive, requires light-shielding packaging

Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate

Water-soluble vitamin E phosphate; antioxidant. Use 0.05-0.5% in emulsions to stabilize aqueous phase.

Thiamine Hcl

Vitamin B1 hydrochloride; acts as conditioner and fragrance agent, used at low concentrations for skin health and metabolism.

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

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