Kinetin+ Hydrating Eye Cream
Eye Care

Kinetin+ Hydrating Eye Cream

Obagi
34Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
71% Natural24% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
EthoxydiglycolMax 10.0%
Max concentration:10.0%
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products(d) Other non-spray cosmetic products(e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
Conditions:(a) to (e):The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Eye Care. Verify compliance.

  • EthoxydiglycolRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

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

71% natural23% synthetic
24 natural 2 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 6% unknown and 23% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.