Darphin Silver Diamond Eye 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. Water
2. Tridecyl trimellitate
3. Glycerin
4. Neopentyl Glycol
5. Polyglyceryl-6 distearate
6. Glyceryl behenate
7. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
8. Propanediol
9. Butyrospermum Parkii
10. Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
11. Nylon-12
12. Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
13. Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
14. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
15. Gellidiela Acerosa
16. Sweet Almond Seed Extract
17. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
18. Nephrite Powder
19. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
20. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
21. Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
22. Bifida Ferment lysate
23. Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
24. Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
25. Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
26. Copernicia Cerifera wax
27. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
28. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
29. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
30. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
31. Asparagopsis Armata Extract
32. Pinanediol
33. Algae Extract
34. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
35. Laminaria digitata
36. Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
37. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
38. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
39. Sorbitol
40. Pisum Sativum Extract
41. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
42. Cholesterol
43. Caffeine
44. Cire D'abeille
45. Tridecyl stearate
46. Cetearyl Alcohol
47. Tocopheryl Acetate
48. Potassium cetyl phosphate
49. Extrait de levure
50. Jojoba esters
51. Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate
52. Glyceryl polymethacrylate
53. Butylene Glycol
54. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
55. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
56. Ethylhexylglycerin
57. Arachidyl alcohol
58. Camphanediol
59. Hydrolyzed rice protein
60. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
61. Cetyl Alcohol
62. Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax
63. Behenyl Alcohol
64. Polysorbate 20
65. Sodium Hyaluronate
66. PEG-8
67. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
68. Arachidyl Glucoside
69. Glyceryl Stearate
70. Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
71. Stearic Acid
72. GLUCOSAMINE HCl
73. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
74. Sodium Hydroxide
75. Carbomer
76. Dextran
77. Disodium EDTA
78. Potassium Sorbate
79. Phenoxyethanol
80. Geraniol
81. Linalool
82. Citronellol
83. Mica
84. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Tridecyl trimellitateGlyceryl behenate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

PLASTICISER

Neopentyl Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-6 distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum ParkiiCetearyl Wheat Straw GlycosidesNylon-12Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic PolyglyceridesPrunus Domestica Seed ExtractHypnea Musciformis ExtractGellidiela AcerosaSweet Almond Seed ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractNephrite PowderLavandula Angustifolia Flower WaterAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractBifida Ferment lysateCommiphora Mukul Resin ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractCopernicia Cerifera waxCopernicia Cerifera CeraCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower WaterRosa Damascena Flower WaterAlteromonas Ferment ExtractAsparagopsis Armata ExtractPinanediolAlgae ExtractPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Laminaria digitataTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12SorbitolPisum Sativum ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCholesterolCaffeineCire D'abeilleTridecyl stearateCetearyl AlcoholTocopheryl AcetatePotassium cetyl phosphateExtrait de levureJojoba estersDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprateGlyceryl polymethacrylateButylene GlycolRicinus Communis Seed OilAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinArachidyl alcoholCamphanediolHydrolyzed rice proteinAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Cetyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 beeswaxBehenyl AlcoholPolysorbate 20Sodium HyaluronatePEG-8Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateArachidyl GlucosideGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerStearic AcidGLUCOSAMINE HClPistacia Lentiscus GumSodium HydroxideCarbomerDextranDisodium EDTAPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolGeraniolLinaloolCitronellolMicaTitanium Dioxide

Skim through

Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Tridecyl trimellitate

Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.

Glycerin

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

Neopentyl Glycol

Neopentyl glycol; solvent and plasticizer; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, may contain trace methanol

Polyglyceryl-6 distearate

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

Glyceryl behenate

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

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Propanediol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii

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

Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides

Not decoded yet

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides

Fatty acid polyglycerides, emulsifier and thickener; non-ionic surfactant, low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin.

Prunus Domestica Seed Extract

Prunus domestica seed extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated.

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens

Gellidiela Acerosa

Not decoded yet

Sweet Almond Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Nephrite Powder

Not decoded yet

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

Lavender flower water with精油 components for soothing; contains essential oil, **includes 26 listed allergens** (e.g., linalool), caution for sensitive skin.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Botanical skin conditioning and tonic agent; often used for antioxidant and repair benefits

Bifida Ferment lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract

Not decoded yet

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, provides hydration and antioxidant protection; usually low concentration as natural functional additive.

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Golden chamomile extract, soothing; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, low risk

Copernicia Cerifera wax

High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water

Bitter orange flower water offering floral fragrance and mild conditioning.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Asparagopsis Armata Extract

Not decoded yet

Pinanediol

Not decoded yet

Algae Extract

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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

Laminaria digitata

Laminaria Digitata extract; natural thickener/humectant. Prone to oxidation/discoloration.

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Sorbitol

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

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Caffeine

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

Cire D'abeille

Not decoded yet

Tridecyl stearate

Tridecyl stearate emollient; lightweight, moderate comedogenic

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Potassium cetyl phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Extrait de levure

Not decoded yet

Jojoba esters

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

Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate

Lightweight oil emulsifier providing non-greasy feel; dual function as emulsifier and emollient

Glyceryl polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Butylene Glycol

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

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Arachidyl alcohol

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

Camphanediol

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed rice protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Arachidyl Glucoside

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

GLUCOSAMINE HCl

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

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Frankincense resin for film formation and fragrance; natural source, high doses may sensitize

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Disodium EDTA

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

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

Citronellol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention