1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Aesop
Exalted Eye Serum
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Aesop
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Take the skin testSay goodb eye to dry, crepey under-eyes with Aesop's Exalted Eye Serum (15ml). Boasting a blend of brightening niacinamide, youth-boosting frankincense oil and antioxidant-rich carrot extract, this serum revitalises and protects the delicate area around your eyes. Plus, this lightweight genius works to moisturise and hydrate the skin for a plump yet non-greasy finish. It's ideal for all ages and all skin types, even dry, sensitive ones. So, get ready to unlock the concentrated goodness of this eye con with just one pump.
Exalted Eye Serum is a lightweight serum from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Panthenol and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Panthenol, Water and Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Tocopherol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Tocopherol and Biosaccharide Gum-1.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Panthenol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Limonene
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Eye" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside 2,6-bis[(Z)-9-octadecenoate] (2:1) (120 mol EO average molar ratio)
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl alcohol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Boswellia Carterii Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
JuniperOil; Juniberry Oil. Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Juniper, Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae. ISO 8897:2010
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Pelvetia canaliculata, Fucaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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 trisaccharides
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carrageenan, sodium salt
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maris Sal (EU),Pink Salt
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
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WATER, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM GLUCONATE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, SORBITOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT OIL, PELVETIA CANALICULATA EXTRACT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM CITRATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BETA-CAROTENE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT, SEA SALT, LIMONENE.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL.
Apply to freshly cleansed skin surrounding the eyes and massage gently until absorbed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Limonene.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
It lists 31 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Aesop.
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