+C Vit Undereye Brightener
Eye Care

+C Vit Undereye Brightener

Pixi
39Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
59% Natural41% 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.

TromethamineMax 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
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
ChlorphenesinMax 0.3%
Max concentration:0.3%
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 — Ineffective
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 4
Ferulic Acid at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 5.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Ferulic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

59% natural41% synthetic
23 natural 16 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural and 41% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Isohexadecane
skin conditioning - emollient6:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Candelilla Cera/​Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/​Cire De Candelilla, Behenyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane
solvent5:Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Propanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, 2-Hexanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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