Advanced Regenerating Eye Gel Patches (Retinol)
Eye Care

Advanced Regenerating Eye Gel Patches (Retinol)

K-Secret
44Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
75% Natural23% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15 )
Label warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
RetinolMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Retinol
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Retinol at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–6)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

75% natural23% synthetic
33 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural, 2% unknown and 23% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants5 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling

Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.