NIOD Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate

NIOD

Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate

eyes serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Ingredients
6
Benefits
5
Actives
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FECC minimizes the look of fine lines under the eye, softens deep expression lines or “crows’ feet,” and provides firming and lifting benefits to alleviate sagging skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

2
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

59 total

About Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate

Overview

Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate is a cushioning serum from NIOD. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 59 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Propanediol, 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, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Panthenol and Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract.

Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid and Ammonium Glycyrrhizate.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-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
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) 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 22 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 20 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 11 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 4 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control 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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Hydration

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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

Hydrolyzed Yeast is the hydrolysate of Yeast Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

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

Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Falsa Mimosa, Albizia Julibrissin, Fabaceae

Anti-Aging

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-38

Anti-Aging

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

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-5

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 Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Moderate

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.

Supporting ingredients (51)

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

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Propanediol Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract Pentylene Glycol Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Decapeptide-22 Oligopeptide-78 Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14 Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-71 Amide Palmitoyl Sh-octapeptide-24 Amide S-mu-conotoxin Cniiic Acetate Darutoside Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside Gallyl Glucoside Zinc PCA Methylglucoside Phosphate Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate Copper Lysinate/prolinate Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Superoxide Dismutase Escin Ammonium Glycyrrhizate Polyglucuronic Acid Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract Asparagopsis Armata Extract Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Arginine Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Glycine Soja Protein Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein Acetyl Prolyl Hydroxyproline Lecithin Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Xanthan Gum Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Silanetriol Sodium Dextran Sulfate Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

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
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

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)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
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
Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 59 ingredients on the label.

12
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

11
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
4 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

4th 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
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Hydrolyzed Yeast is the hydrolysate of Yeast Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
1 scientific reference
  • Related Articles
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
7 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Falsa Mimosa, Albizia Julibrissin, Fabaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-38

Anti-Aging
1 scientific reference
  • Related Articles
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

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

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Peptide

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-5

Anti-Aging Soothing
13 Decapeptide-22 Peptide
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

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

Decapeptide-22 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, glutamine, glycine and proline.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

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

Oligopeptide-78 is a synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids consisting of alanine, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, lysine, proline and valine.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

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

Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14 is the zinc salt of the palmitic acid ester of Nonapeptide-14

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Pentapeptide-18 is a synthetic peptide consisting of alanine, glycine, leucine, phenylalanine and tyrosine

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 is product obtained by the acetylation of Hexapeptide-30

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-71 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitoyl chloride and Tripeptide-71 in which the C-terminus is an amide.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Palmitoyl sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide is the reaction product of palmitoyl choride and sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

s-Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC Acetate is the acetate salt of s-Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

7-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,1,4a,7-tetramethyl-2-phenantrenyl, [2R-[alfa,4a-alfa,4b-beta,7alfa(R*),10a-beta]] beta-D-glucopyranoside

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Epigallocatechin Gallate and glucose

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
24 Gallyl Glucoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Gallyl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Gallic Acid and glucose

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
11 scientific references
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020 Supplement, page AB192
  • Nanomaterials, August 2020, pages 1-13
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Genes, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 378-386
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2019, pages 21-29
  • Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology, December 2018, pages 599-607
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2013, pages 4-11
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2006, pages 105-113
26 Zinc PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, 6-(dihydrogen phosphate),alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, mono(dihydrogen phosphate),\a-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, mono(dihydrogen phosphate)

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucopyranose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-, 6(dihydrogen phospahte), disoduim salt (9Cl)

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate is the copper salt of a mixture of Proline and Lysine

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

31 Superoxide Dismutase Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dismutase, superoxide

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2021, ePublication
  • Journal of Biotechnology, August 2019, pages 101-111
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 069-1, 072
  • International Journal of Health Sciences, May-June 2018, pages 88–93
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Escin

33 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ammonium glycyrrhizate

Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucuronic Acid Homopolymer

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2011, pages 1–16
  • Glycobiology, December 2010, pages 1, 547–1, 573
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

37th 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
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  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the European Ash, Fraxinus excelsior L., Oleaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of Polypodium vulgare, Polypodiaceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract is the extract of the thallus of the lichen, Cetraria islandica, Parmeliaceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is the extract of Sphagnum magellanicum, Sphagnaceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

43rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Butcheerbroom, Ruscus aculeatus, Liliaceae

Soothing
8 scientific references
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  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

44th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

45th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
47 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

47th 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Protein hydrolyzates, rice. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of rice composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Protein is a protein obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive

50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten is the hydrolysate of Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

51st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Protein hydrolyzates, yeast. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of saccharomyces cerevisiae composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

52nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Acetyl Prolyl Hydroxyproline is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

53 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

53rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
55 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

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

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl hexadecyl ethers

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

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methylsilanetriol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, November 2011, pages 399-405
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2008, ePublication
58 Sodium Dextran Sulfate Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of Dextran

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

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Protein hydrolysates, wheat, reaction product with undecylenic acid, zinc salt

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

WATER, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN BARK EXTRACT, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-5, DECAPEPTIDE-22, OLIGOPEPTIDE-78, ZINC PALMITOYL NONAPEPTIDE-14, PENTAPEPTIDE-18, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-30, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-71 AMIDE, PALMITOYL SH-OCTAPEPTIDE-24 AMIDE, S-MU-CONOTOXIN CNIIIC ACETATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DARUTOSIDE, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATYL GLUCOSIDE, GALLYL GLUCOSIDE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, ZINC PCA, METHYLGLUCOSIDE PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE PHOSPHATE, COPPER LYSINATE/PROLINATE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, ESCIN, ASCORBIC ACID, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, POLYGLUCURONIC ACID, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, ASPARAGOPSIS ARMATA EXTRACT, FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR BARK EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA LEAF EXTRACT, POLYPODIUM VULGARE RHIZOME EXTRACT, CETRARIA ISLANDICA THALLUS EXTRACT, SPHAGNUM MAGELLANICUM EXTRACT, RUSCUS ACULEATUS ROOT EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ARGININE, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN, ACETYL PROLYL HYDROXYPROLINE, LECITHIN, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, XANTHAN GUM, CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SILANETRIOL, SODIUM DEXTRAN SULFATE, ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN.

What are the active ingredients in Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

NIACINAMIDE, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PENTAPEPTIDE-18, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

Apply it before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.

What skin types is Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate good for?

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.

Is Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate 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 Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate 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 Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate fragrance free?

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

Does Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate contain alcohol?

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

Is Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate silicone free?

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

Does Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate contain essential oils?

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

Is Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate have?

It lists 59 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate?

NIOD.

Brand
NIOD

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