Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel
Eye Care
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel

PCA Skin
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
69% Natural28% 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%
Aminomethyl PropanolMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:- 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
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
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

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

69% natural28% synthetic
25 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 3% unknown and 28% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants3 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:Niacinamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3... +6 more
solvent5:Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol
film forming4:Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
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.