Medik8 advanced night eye

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Dimethicone
4. Stearic Acid
5. Glycerin
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Nylon-12
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Propylene Glycol
10. C12-16 Alcohols
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Squalane
13. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Palmitic Acid
16. Caffeine
17. Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract
18. Hydrogenated Lecithin
19. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
20. Niacinamide
21. Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
22. Glyceryl Stearate
23. Ferric Hexapeptide-35
24. Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
25. Arginine
26. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
27. Butylene Glycol
28. Cera Microcristallina
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Tocopherol
32. Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
33. Glucosyl Hesperidin
34. Sorbitol
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Carbomer
37. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
38. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
39. Polysorbate 20

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view Aqueous base with Squalane and Dimethicone oil phases for a light emulsion. Actives include Caffeine, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and plant extracts, plus Vitamin C derivatives. Preserved with Phenoxyethanol. Designed for eye area, suitable for puffiness or fine lines. Factory observation notes the silicone system minimizes eye irritation while providing soothing and firming effects.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Nylon-12C12-16 AlcoholsSorbitan OlivateSqualaneSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HyaluronatePalmitic AcidCaffeineAmelanchier Alnifolia Fruit ExtractHydrogenated LecithinTremella Fuciformis ExtractNiacinamideCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 EstersGlyceryl StearateFerric Hexapeptide-35Hylocereus Undatus Fruit ExtractArginineSodium Stearoyl LactylateButylene GlycolCera MicrocristallinaAscorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilGlucosyl HesperidinSorbitolPhenoxyethanolCarbomerPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Polysorbate 20

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Palmitic Acid

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract

Amelanchier alnifolia fruit extract. Used for antioxidant and skin conditioning purposes. Natural source, monitor for potential allergenicity.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Niacinamide

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

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Polyglyceryl-3 esters from candelilla/jojoba/rice bran; emulsifier, stabilizer, cleanser. Bio-derived, low irritant.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Ferric Hexapeptide-35

Not decoded yet

Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

Hylocereus undatus fruit extract. Provides antioxidants and hydration. Complex natural composition requires stability testing; potential protein allergens.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Butylene Glycol

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

Cera Microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

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.

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

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Polysorbate 20

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

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