Illuminating Eye Balm by Medik8: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

3

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

4

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

5

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

6

Methylpropanediol EWG 1

Solvent

7

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

8

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

9

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

10

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

11

Polyacrylamide EWG 2-4

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Binding Film former

ProtectionAntistatic Comedogenic 1/5

12

Caffeine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthAnticelluliteTones Up SkinUV ProtectionAntioxidant

13

Sorbitan Sesquioleate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 1/5

14

Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract EWG 1

15

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

16

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

17

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

18

Bacillus Ferment EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

19

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

20

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

21

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

22

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

23

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

24

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

25

Stearic Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

26

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

27

PEG-75 Stearate EWG 3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

28

Ceteth-20 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Softening

29

Steareth-20 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

30

Alumina EWG 2

Absorbent Anticaking agent Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

31

Polyhydroxystearic Acid EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent

32

Tin Oxide EWG 2

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

33

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

34

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

35

C13-14 Isoparaffin EWG 1

Emollient Solvent

36

Laureth-7 EWG 1-3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing

37

Phenylpropanol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent

38

Iron Oxides EWG 1-2

Colorant

Moisturizing

Illuminating Eye Balm

Product Claims

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