Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This eye cream from Paula's Choice lists 55 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
Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
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.

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

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingAnti-agingBrighteningScar healingReduces large poresDark spotsSkin textureAcne fightingGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
5
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
6
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

55

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, cetyl alcohol, butylene glycol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ascorbyl glucoside, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ceramide ns, ceramide eop, ceramide ap, ceramide eos, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, cholesterol, squalane, retinol, vitis vinifera seed extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, punica granatum fruit extract, dunaliella salina extract, pongamia glabra seed oil, tocopheryl acetate, allantoin, bisabolol, carnosine, panthenol, sodium pca, pullulan, glyceryl ascorbate, behenic acid, dimethicone, sodium citrate, sodium polyacrylate, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexyl stearate, ceteareth-25, sodium hydroxide, trideceth-6, propyl gallate, polysorbate 20, disodium edta, mica, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, sodium benzoate

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3cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ceramide-Enriched Firming 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 Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ceramide-Enriched Firming 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 Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ceramide-Enriched Firming 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 Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream against your own profile.