Fresh fresh black tea firming eye serum

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. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
6. Methyl Gluceth-20
7. PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
8. Acacia Senegal Gum
9. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
11. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
12. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
13. Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
14. Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
15. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Tocopherol
18. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
19. Carbomer
20. PEG-150
21. Sorbitol
22. Sodium Hydroxide
23. Parfum
24. Rhizobian Gum
25. Maltodextrin
26. Algin
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Adenosine
29. Polyvinyl Alcohol
30. Cellulose Gum
31. Citric Acid
32. Sodium Metabisulfite
33. Diamond Powder
34. Sodium Benzoate
35. Potassium Sorbate
36. Hydroxyethylcellulose
37. Sodium Citrate
38. Biotin
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Linalool
41. Citronellol
42. Geraniol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Gel eye serum featuring hyaluronate, yeast filtrate, and tea polyphenols. Includes Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 and polymethylsilsesquioxane for suspension. Ideal for dry or sensitive eye areas. Factory observation: Carbomer requires NaOH neutralization; pH control is critical. High load of botanicals and fragrance necessitates a narrow microbiological control window; recommended to pair with glycol-based preservative boosters.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters

EMULSIFIER

Methyl Gluceth-20

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

FILM FORMING

Acacia Senegal Gum

Other ingredients

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRubus Fruticosus Leaf ExtractLitchi Chinensis Seed ExtractAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5Tocopheryl AcetateTocopherolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCarbomerPEG-150SorbitolSodium HydroxideParfumRhizobian GumMaltodextrinAlginXanthan GumAdenosinePolyvinyl AlcoholCellulose GumCitric AcidSodium MetabisulfiteDiamond PowderSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium CitrateBiotinPhenoxyethanolLinaloolCitronellolGeraniol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters

Jojoba-derived water-soluble ester used as emollient and mild surfactant; PEG modification increases solubility for hydration.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Mild emulsifier at 0.5-2%; glucose-based, gentle feel, suitable for sensitive skin systems

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract

Blackberry leaf extract for antioxidant and conditioning effects; usually part of actives, monitor plant residue

Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract

Lychee seed extract with tannins and polyphenols; skin conditioning and antioxidant, water-soluble, check metal interactions.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, a moisturizing peptide that enhances skin hydration via hydrolysis, typically mild, used to improve dryness

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tocopherol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

PEG-150

High MW PEG for hydration and thickening; heavier feel for creams, low sensitization but caution with compromised barriers

Sorbitol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Rhizobian Gum

Biofilm former and viscosity agent for hair; biocompatible and mild

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Algin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Diamond Powder

Diamond powder as abrasive; high hardness, check particle uniformity

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Phenoxyethanol

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

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%.

Geraniol

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

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