Essential Refining Eye Cream
2 PROHIBITED
Sulwhasoo

Essential Refining Eye Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 50 total
Safe (3)Restricted (4)Prohibited (1)Unknown (42)

Composition

42% natural20% synthetic
🌿 21 natural❓ 19 unknown origin🧪 10 synthetic

Based on 50 ingredients analyzed. 42% natural, 38% unknown origin and 20% synthetic.

Ingredients data:41 / 50explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Butylene Glycol#2

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 50 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

50 / 50
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️10 of 50 ingredients missing description or function
Water/​Aqua/​Eau#1
Water/​Aqua/​Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Betaine#3
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Jojoba Esters#4
MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated J…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-75#5
PEG-75 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#6
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)#7
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#8
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
No descriptionNo function
Dimethicone#9
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters#10
EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the reaction of lauryl alcohol and Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil#11
Emollient
A natural oil rich in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclopentasiloxane#12
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate#13
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Cetearyl Alcohol#14
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-40 Stearate#15
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclohexasiloxane#16
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. It...
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Methoxy PEG-114/​Polyepsilon Caprolactone#17
Methoxy PEG-114/​Polyepsilon Caprolactone is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#18
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Hydrogenated Lecithin#19
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Arachidyl Alcohol#20
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Icosan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propanediol#21
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
C12-16 Alcohols#22
ANTISTATIC, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alcohols, C12-16
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract#23
SKIN CONDITIONING
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Behenyl Alcohol#24
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Docosan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#25
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Palmitic Acid#26
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Hexadecanoic acid
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arachidyl Glucoside#27
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-glucose, 1-eicosanol ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Honey/​ Mel/​ Miel#28
Honey/​ Mel/​ Miel is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Fragrance/​Parfum#29
Fragrance/​Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins#30
SKIN CONDITIONING
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins are saponins derived from ginseng that are hydrolyzed by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tromethamine#31
BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract#32
SKIN CONDITIONING
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract is an extract of the bulbs of the White Lily, Lilium candidum L., Liliaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract#33
SKIN CONDITIONING
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Peony, Paeonia albiflora, Ranunculaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract#34
SKIN CONDITIONING
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Rehmannia glutinosa, Scrophulariaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract#35
SKIN CONDITIONING
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/​Root Extract#36
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/​Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#37
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Biosaccharide Gum-1#38
SKIN CONDITIONING
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid t…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#39
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexylglycerin#40
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Limonene#41⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Portulaca Oleracea Extract#42
SKIN CONDITIONING
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Beta-Glucan#43
SKIN CONDITIONING
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract#44
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Linalool#45⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Tocopherol#46
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Glucose#47
HUMECTANT
Glucose
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#48⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#49⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#50🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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