Neutrogena® Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream
Eye Care

Neutrogena® Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Eye Cream

Neutrogena
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
46% Natural46% 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%
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Retinol
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Retinol at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–6)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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

46% natural47% synthetic
13 natural 2 unknown 13 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 46% natural, 7% unknown and 47% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient5:Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin
skin conditioning5:Isohexadecane, Trisiloxane, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Retinol
viscosity controlling4:Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cellulose

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. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.