Essential Eye Cream for Face
The AHC Beauty Essential Eye Cream for Face is a eye care. Our analysis of its 159 ingredients (129 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycosyl Trehalose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
(Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Raffinose
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
oenothera biennis oil
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-51
(Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Folic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bifida Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Collagen Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Laurate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Hydrolysate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza sativa extract
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Primula Veris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Achillea Millefolium Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Veronica Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rutin
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
(Antidandruff Agent, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Dipotassium Phosphate
(Anticorrosive, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Copper Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Arginine Ferulate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Acetyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Disodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent, Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Acetic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Magnesium PCA
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lysine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methionine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cysteine
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving/Straighteningagent, Reducing, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Histidine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Chloride
(Cosmetic Astringent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Taurine
(Fragrance, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tryptophan
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Asparagine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Formic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Citrulline
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
6
|
|
Ammonia
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Ornithine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Uric Acid
(Buffering Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tyrosine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Proprietary, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Urea
(Buffering Agent, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Maris Sal
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosamine HCl
(Ph Adjuster, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide EOP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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