C5 Super Boost Eye Cream INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This eye cream from Paula's Choice lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Sodium metabisulfite · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingBrighteningScar healingSkin textureBarrier repairReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

39

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, triheptanoin, ascorbyl glucoside, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, arachidyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, c13-15 alkane, ascorbyl palmitate, sh-polypeptide-121, acetyl hexapeptide-8, hyaluronic acid, zerumbone, bacillus ferment, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, oryza sativa bran extract, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, helianthus annuus seed extract, hydrogenated lecithin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, behenyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, propanediol, butylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, sodium phytate, sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium metabisulfite, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, sodium hydroxide

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30cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is C5 Super Boost Eye Cream fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in C5 Super Boost Eye Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is C5 Super Boost Eye Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in C5 Super Boost Eye Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is C5 Super Boost Eye Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains 2 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check C5 Super Boost Eye Cream against your own profile.