Missha
MISA GEUM SUL VITALIZING EYE CREAM
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Missha
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Take the skin testApply twice daily after MISA GEUM SUL EMULSION.Take an appropriate amount and gently tap with your fingertips around the eye area.
MISA GEUM SUL VITALIZING EYE CREAM is a cushioning cream from Missha, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 60 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Panthenol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Tocopheryl Acetate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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 paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, 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. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
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.
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.
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
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd 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.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
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
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"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.
Parfum, Limonene
Limonene
Alcohol
Dimethicone
CI 77491
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Beeswax
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 60 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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 10–40% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root is the plant material from the dried roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd 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.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Velvet Extract is an extract of the velvet of the Red Deer, Cervus Elaphus
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate is the hexaester of 6-hydroxystearic acid stearic acid derived from Rosin and a dimer of pentaerythritol
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the roots of Panax ginseng by the fungus, Phellinus baumii.
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
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-yl acetate
32nd 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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
33rd 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)
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
35th 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.
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mica Extract is the extract of Mica
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-, (R)-
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract is the extract of the callus cells of Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract is an extract of the powder obtained by grinding the Wheat, Triticum vulgare, Poaceae
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
CI 77480
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
58th 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
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
SH-Octapeptide-4 is a recombinant human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to the protein, Enkephalin. It contains 8 amino acids consisting of glycine, histidine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine
60th 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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PANAX GINSENG ROOT, WATER, GLYCERIN, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, VELVET EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, CETEARYL OLIVATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, PHELLINUS BAUMII MYCELIUM/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, BEESWAX, PANTHENOL, POLYACRYLATE-13, POLYISOBUTENE, DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CHLORPHENESIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, ARGININE, PARFUM, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ADENOSINE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, MICA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DEXTRIN, PANTOLACTONE, PANAX GINSENG CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE FLOUR EXTRACT, GOLD, SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL, HONEY EXTRACT, CI 77491, CITRIC ACID, SH-OCTAPEPTIDE-4, LIMONENE.
PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CITRIC ACID.
Apply twice daily after MISA GEUM SUL EMULSION.Take an appropriate amount and gently tap with your fingertips around the eye area.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
10 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 20. 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 Parfum, Limonene.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone.
Yes — it contains 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 60 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Missha, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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