CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

CeraVe

Eye Repair Cream

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
67%
Combination (dry)
67%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
73%
Oily
73%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream is ophthalmologist-tested and features a non-greasy, fast-absorbing, fragrance-free formula that works to minimize the appearance of dark circles and eye puffiness. It’s formulated with three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and a Marine & Botanical Complex to help brighten your entire eye area. Plus, MVE technology continually releases moisturizing ingredients for all-day hydration. Allergy-tested

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Eye Repair Cream

Overview

Eye Repair Cream is a cushioning cream from CeraVe, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 41 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Asparagopsis Armata Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Maltodextrin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 23 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 10 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two

Hydration

9th 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 .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Asparagopsis Armata Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Asparagopsis armata, Bonnemaisoniaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (36)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Cetyl Alcohol Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Glycerin Propanediol Isononyl Isononanoate Jojoba Esters Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Cetearyl Alcohol Dimethicone Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Asparagopsis Armata Extract Potassium Sorbate Sorbitol Carbomer Zinc Citrate Behentrimonium Methosulfate Triethanolamine Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sodium Hydroxide Equisetum Arvense Extract Cholesterol Phenoxyethanol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables Tocopherol Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract Laureth-4 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Tetrasodium Edta Maltodextrin Phytosphingosine Xanthan Gum Butylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Eye
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Eye" step.

  • Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 41 ingredients on the label.

10
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

10
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
3 Cetyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2012, Issue 34, Volume 6, pages 567-74
  • http://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/115_buff3a_supplpdf
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/1-Hexadecanol
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
6 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

8 Jojoba Esters Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Soothing

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two

Hydration
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th 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 .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2016, pages 12S-40S
  • Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105–136
10 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
11 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsandtoiletriescom, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Lubrizolcom (Supplier Information), Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2016, pages 12S-40S
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Asparagopsis Armata Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Asparagopsis armata, Bonnemaisoniaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
14 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
15 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
16 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

17 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
18 Sorbitol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucitol

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
  • Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
  • 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
19 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trizinc dicitrate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate

Hydration
22 Triethanolamine Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
  • https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
  • World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
  • https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
  • International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
  • https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate

25 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Soothing, Plant extract

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the sterile caules of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
28 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
29 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of the oil of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae, which is not saponified in the refining recovery of the fatty acids

31 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae

33 Laureth-4 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetracosan-1-ol; Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated; Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
35 Tetrasodium Edta Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate

36 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
38 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

39 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract is an extract of the aerial parts of Chrysanthellum indicum, Asteraceae

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Eye Repair Cream?

WATER, NIACINAMIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, JOJOBA ESTERS, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, ASPARAGOPSIS ARMATA EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITOL, CARBOMER, ZINC CITRATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, TOCOPHEROL, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, LAURETH-4, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, MALTODEXTRIN, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHRYSANTHELLUM INDICUM EXTRACT.

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NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Eye Repair Cream?

Apply CeraVe Eye Repair Cream in small dots around your eye area. Gently smooth around your eye area until thoroughly absorbed. Use eye cream once or twice a day, in the A.M. and/or P.M., alone or under makeup

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Is Eye Repair Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Eye Repair Cream fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Eye Repair Cream while pregnant?

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.

Is Eye Repair Cream fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

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No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Eye Repair Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone.

Does Eye Repair Cream contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Eye Repair Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Eye Repair Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Eye Repair Cream?

Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Eye Repair Cream have?

It lists 41 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Eye Repair Cream?

CeraVe, a brand based in USA.

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CeraVe
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USA

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