gallinee GALLINÉE Eye Contour 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
2. C10-18 Triglycerides
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
5. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
6. Glycerin
7. Arachidyl Alcohol
8. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
9. Squalane
10. Behenyl Alcohol
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Pentylene Glycol
13. Inulin
14. Benzyl Alcohol
15. Arachidyl Glucoside
16. Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
17. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Maltodextrin
20. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
21. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
22. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
23. Tocopherol
24. Dehydroacetic Acid
25. Lactobacillus
26. Hexylene Glycol
27. Caprylyl Glycol
28. Citric Acid
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view An eye contour cream using triglycerides and shea butter for moderate occlusion. The emulsion system utilizes fatty alcohols and glucoside non-ionic surfactants for a light texture. Includes alpha-glucan oligosaccharides and Lactobacillus ferment lysate for microbiome balance. Gentle preservation with dehydroacetic acid. Formulation note: The rich lipid base suits dry eye areas; oily skin types should use sparingly to avoid congestion.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C10-18 TriglyceridesHelianthus Annuus Seed OilArachidyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Other ingredients

SqualaneBehenyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholPentylene GlycolInulinBenzyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosidePolymnia Sonchifolia Root JuiceSodium Stearoyl GlutamateXanthan GumMaltodextrinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLactobacillus Ferment LysateFucus Vesiculosus ExtractTocopherolDehydroacetic AcidLactobacillusHexylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolCitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Glycerin

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Inulin

Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

Jerusalem artichoke root juice, rich in polysaccharides, moisturiser; natural, prone to spoilage, needs preservatives

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Xanthan Gum

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Tocopherol

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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