Payot Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick

Payot

Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
57%
Combination (dry)
57%
Balanced
87%
Combination (oily)
83%
Oily
83%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The ultra-fresh eye stick that hydrates and decongests sensitive gazes. Its ice-effect texture delivers an immediate burst of freshness while hydrating the eye contour for 48 hours. Enriched with a duo of adaptogenic plants — purple laver and reishi mushroom — combined with hyaluronic acid, this stick deeply quenches the delicate eye area and helps the skin face daily environmental stress, from climate variations to pollution. Organic cornflower floral water, renowned for its soothing virtues, calms the gaze and revives its radiance.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Hyaluronic acid

Full Ingredients

17 total
AQUA CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER GLYCERIN SODIUM PALMITATE SODIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER BUTYLENE GLYCOL CITRIC ACID AHA POTASSIUM SORBATE SODIUM BENZOATE CHLORPHENESIN CI 42090 CI 17200

About Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick

Overview

Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick is a lightweight cream from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient 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
  • 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

  • Anti-Aging 5 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 3 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer 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.

Glycerin

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Microcrystalline Cellulose

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

Microcrystalline Cellulose is the isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.

Anti-Aging
Codium Tomentosum Extract

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

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Anti-Aging
Butylene Glycol

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
Citric Acid AHA

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

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 (2)

Supporting ingredients (15)

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

Aqua Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Glycerin Sodium Palmitate Sodium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Codium Tomentosum Extract Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Butylene Glycol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Chlorphenesin CI 42090 CI 17200

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
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Added colour

    CI 42090, CI 17200

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)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Sodium Palmitate. 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

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 Aqua 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.

Water

2 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Plant extract
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus L., Asteraceae

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

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

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

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

Sodium palmitate

5 Sodium Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Sodium stearate

6 Microcrystalline Cellulose Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

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

Microcrystalline Cellulose is the isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.

Anti-Aging
3 scientific references
  • 3 Biotech, June 2021, pages 1-13
  • IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, March 2017, pages 1-5
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2009, pages 1-49
7 Codium Tomentosum Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging
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
8 Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae

9 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
10 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Plant extract
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Anti-Aging
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
11 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
12 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

13 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

13th 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

14 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

15 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

15th 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)-

16 CI 42090 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt

17 CI 17200 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

AQUA, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM PALMITATE, SODIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CHLORPHENESIN, CI 42090, CI 17200.

What are the active ingredients in Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

Morning and evening, on cleansed skin, before applying your usual moisturizing cream.

What skin types is Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick 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 Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Sodium Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick 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 Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick fragrance free?

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

Does Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick contain alcohol?

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

Is Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick silicone free?

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

Does Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick contain essential oils?

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

Is Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

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 Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick have?

It lists 17 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Adaptogen Moisturizing Eye Stick?

Payot.

Brand
Payot

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