monat Eye Smooth

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/Water/Eau
2. Glyceryl Stearate SE
3. Glycerin
4. Isoamyl Laurate
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Elaeis Guineensis Butter
8. Isomalt
9. Cetearyl Olivate
10. Caffeine
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Squalane
13. Fructooligosaccharides
14. Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
15. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
16. Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
17. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
18. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
19. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
20. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
21. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
22. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
23. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
24. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
25. Adansonia Digitata Oil
26. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
27. Cocos Nucifera Oil
28. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
29. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
30. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
31. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
32. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
33. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
34. Phytol
35. Tocopherol
36. Potassium Lactate
37. Lactic Acid
38. Lecithin
39. Dextran
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isoamyl LaurateCetyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

HUMECTANT

Isomalt

Other ingredients

Elaeis Guineensis ButterCaffeineSorbitan OlivateSqualaneFructooligosaccharidesBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Limnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractPhytolTocopherolPotassium LactateLactic AcidLecithinDextranEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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

Glycerin

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

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Elaeis Guineensis Butter

Not decoded yet

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Caffeine

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

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

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Phytol

Phytol as co-solvent and fragrance enhancer; low safety at low levels, slight skin irritation at high concentrations.

Tocopherol

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

Potassium Lactate

Buffer and humectant at 1–5%; adjusts pH to 4.5–5.5, boosts moisture, low irritancy.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

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