Payot
Youth Eye Cream
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Payot
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Take the skin testThe youth eye care that opens up the gaze. Formulated for the delicate eye contour, this cream combines magnolia, plant-based collagen and niacinamide to help reduce visible signs of aging. Enriched with castor oil, known to strengthen lashes weakened over time, it cares for skin and lashes alike. At the heart of the formula, the INTEGRAL MAGNOLIA COMPLEX — a full-spectrum botanical blend extracted from bark, leaf and flower — delivers powerful antioxidant action thanks to magnolol and honokiol.
Youth Eye Cream is a lightweight cream from Payot. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 41 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, 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: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Propanediol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide and Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract.
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 cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
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
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Icosan-1-ol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
10th 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**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-lysine
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of Magnolia officinalis, Magnoliaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Mica, CI 77891
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Eye" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 41 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
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 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, triesters with decanoic, octanoic and butanedioic acids
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerides, C10-18
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Icosan-1-ol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
10th 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**
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
AEC Rice Wax,Oryza Sative Bran Wax,Rice Bran Wax,Rice Wax
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-lysine
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of Magnolia officinalis, Magnoliaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Magnolia grandiflora L., Magnoliaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Magnolia liliflora, Magnoliaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Elder, Sambucus nigra L., Caprifoliaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Arginine, polymer with L-lysine
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-glucose, 1-eicosanol ether
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzyl alcohol
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Titanium dioxide). It conforms to the formula
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
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.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
35th 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)
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
40th 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
41st 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
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Morning and evening, smooth around the eye contour with the dedicated applicator.
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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
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 41 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Payot.
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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