eve lom brightening 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. Dimethicone
3. Propanediol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
6. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
7. Glycerin
8. Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
9. Betaine
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Cetearyl Olivate
12. Jojoba Esters
13. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
14. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
15. Sorbitan Olivate
16. Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract
17. Butyrospermum Parkii
18. Glyceryl Stearate SE
19. Allantoin
20. Cetyl Alcohol
21. Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
22. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23. Glyceryl Dibehenate
24. Carbomer
25. Tribehenin
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Isohexadecane
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Tocopherol
30. Glyceryl Behenate
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
33. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
34. Disodium EDTA
35. C12-13 Pareth-23
36. C12-13 Pareth-3
37. Polysorbate 80
38. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
39. Citronellol
40. Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate
41. Geraniol
42. Linalool
43. Eugenol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view A brightening cream using dimethicone and light oils for a lightweight occlusive layer. Plant extracts like astragalus and licorice root provide complementary care. Mild polyglyceryl-6 distearate is used for emulsification. Sodium hyaluronate adds moisture. Factory note: Controlling the stability of silicone-water interfaces and the dissolution efficiency of multiple plant extracts in the aqueous phase are process challenges.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FILM FORMING

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Other ingredients

BetainePhenoxyethanolCetearyl OlivateJojoba EstersAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractSorbitan OlivateAtractylodes Macrocephala Root ExtractButyrospermum ParkiiGlyceryl Stearate SEAllantoinCetyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlyceryl DibehenateCarbomerTribeheninSodium HyaluronateIsohexadecaneEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolGlyceryl BehenateSodium HydroxideAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAC12-13 Pareth-23C12-13 Pareth-3Polysorbate 80Rosa Damascena Flower OilCitronellolMethyl Undecenoyl LeucinateGeraniolLinaloolEugenol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Propanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Glycerin

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

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone copolymer for slip and film; occlusive with smooth texture

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract

Botanical extract used for skin conditioning; public irritancy/comedogenic data unavailable. Monitor for plant-derived allergens.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Beeswax-derived emulsifier, mild and biodegradable; offers emollience for sensitive formulations

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Disodium EDTA

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

C12-13 Pareth-23

Not decoded yet

C12-13 Pareth-3

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 80

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate

Amino acid ester skin conditioner providing slip and emollience. Oil-soluble, mixes well with other oil phases; low sensitization potential.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

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

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

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