Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis eye cream from The Ordinary lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, dipropylene glycol, acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, gallyl glucoside, fraxinus excelsior bark extract, silanetriol, arginine, pentylene glycol, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, propyl gallate, maltodextrin, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, citric acid, glycolic acid, sodium citrate, polysorbate 20, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, dehydroacetic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Multi-Peptide Eye Serum with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Multi-Peptide Eye Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Multi-Peptide Eye Serum'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 Multi-Peptide Eye Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (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 Multi-Peptide Eye Serum against your own profile.

