instanatural Youth Express Eye Gel

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
3. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
4. Glycerin
5. Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
6. Hydroxyethylcellulose
7. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
8. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
9. Carrageenan
10. Dimethyl Sulfone
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Carbomer
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Potassium Sorbate
15. Sodium Benzoate
16. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
17. Polysorbate 20
18. Vinca Major Extract
19. Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
20. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
21. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
22. Centella Asiatica Extract
23. Boswellia Serrata Oil
24. Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
25. Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Sodium PCA
29. Sodium Lactate
30. Equisetum Arvense Extract
31. Geranium Maculatum Extract
32. Taraxacum Officinale Extract
33. Arginine
34. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
35. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
36. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
37. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
38. Punica Granatum Extract
39. Aspartic Acid
40. Glycine
41. Alanine
42. Serine
43. Valine
44. Isoleucine
45. Proline
46. Threonine
47. Histidine
48. Phenylalanine

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Hydroxyethylcellulose

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

增稠剂，胶凝剂

Carrageenan

SOLVENT

Dimethyl Sulfone

Other ingredients

Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit WaterButylene GlycolCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPolysorbate 20Vinca Major ExtractCassia Angustifolia Seed PolysaccharidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Centella Asiatica ExtractBoswellia Serrata OilEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractGanoderma Lucidum ExtractTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolSodium PCASodium LactateEquisetum Arvense ExtractGeranium Maculatum ExtractTaraxacum Officinale ExtractArginineArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractAspartic AcidGlycineAlanineSerineValineIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidinePhenylalanine

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Glycerin

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

Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Not decoded yet

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Butylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Polysorbate 20

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

Vinca Major Extract

Not decoded yet

Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide

Natural polymer thickener for gel feel; plant-derived, usually mild, check compatibility with ionic ingredients.

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Boswellia Serrata Oil

Frankincense essential oil for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens like linalool

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Botanical extract claimed for skin protection

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Geranium extract for toning; botanical actives, watch batch variation and potential allergenicity.

Taraxacum Officinale Extract

Not decoded yet

Arginine

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

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

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

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