marks-spencers-formula Marks & Spencers Formula Absolute Total Lip & 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. Methyl Trimethicone
3. Dimethicone
4. Behenyl Alcohol
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Glycerin
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
11. Cera Alba
12. PEG-100 Stearate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Polysorbate 20
15. Mica
16. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
17. Aluminum Hydroxide
18. Tribehenin
19. Trehalose
20. Urea
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
23. Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Menthyl Lactate
27. Chlorphenesin
28. Algae Extract
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
31. Serine
32. Ceramide 2
33. Sodium Hydroxide
34. PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
35. Hexylene Glycol
36. Pentylene Glycol
37. Potassium Phosphate
38. Algin
39. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
40. Sodium Hyaluronate
41. Pullulan
42. Disodium Phosphate
43. Ascorbyl Palmitate
44. Tocopherol
45. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
46. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragrance

Formulation view O/W lip and eye cream blending methyl trimethicone for slip with ceramides and hyaluronic acid for barrier hydration. Contains mica for subtle sheen, ideal for dry lips and eye areas. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin for safety. Factory note: Multi-phase systems with waxes and silicones are shear-sensitive; precise homogenization control is critical to avoid granular texture.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCera AlbaPEG-100 StearatePhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 20MicaButyrospermum Parkii ButterAluminum HydroxideTribeheninTrehaloseUreaCaprylyl GlycolSclerocarya Birrea Seed OilAleurites Moluccana Seed OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAMenthyl LactateChlorphenesinAlgae ExtractXanthan GumHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSerineCeramide 2Sodium HydroxidePEG-10 Rapeseed SterolHexylene GlycolPentylene GlycolPotassium PhosphateAlginGlyceryl PolyacrylateSodium HyaluronatePullulanDisodium PhosphateAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherolPalmitoyl OligopeptideCitric Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Dimethicone

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Cera Alba

Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Tribehenin

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

Kukui nut oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids; provides moisture and conditioning, no clear comedogenic data.

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

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Algae Extract

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Serine

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

Ceramide 2

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Rapeseed sterol PEG-10 ether as mild emulsifier/cleanser for foaming formulas; screen rapeseed-allergy history.

Hexylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Disodium Phosphate

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Tocopherol

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

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Citric Acid

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

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