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Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for Wrinkles and Crow's Feet | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for Wrinkles and Crow's Feet by The Ordinary. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern eye care and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and The Ordinary.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua (water), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Caffeine, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Silanetriol, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Propyl Gallate, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Formulation Deep Dive

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for Wrinkles and Crow's Feet is engineered as a high-potency, water-based corrective serum designed to target periorbital aging through a concentrated peptide delivery system. The carrier base utilizes a high concentration of humectants, including Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Propanediol, to facilitate deep epidermal penetration and provide immediate surface hydration. The active strategy features a sophisticated peptide complex including Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, and Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, which work synergistically with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Caffeine to stimulate collagen synthesis, reduce puffiness by improving microcirculation, and inhibit glycation. The formulation is stabilized with a Xanthan Gum and Hydroxyethylcellulose rheology modifier system and is preserved using a multi-functional blend of Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, and Chlorphenesin to ensure broad-spectrum microbial stability.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 62% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as hydrator, conditioner, barrier support, and moisturizer ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
62%
Matched Ingredients
21

Ingredient Analysis

About our ratings
Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Butylene Glycol GOOD
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance the absorption of active ingredients, and improve product texture and stability.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Solvent Preservative
Propanediol GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator Emollient Barrier Support Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol GOOD
To act as a high-performance solvent/penetration-enhancer and humectant, enabling improved active delivery, refined texture and consistent formulation in skin & hair-care systems.
Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Emulsifier Solvent
Acetyl Glucosamine NOT RATED
Niacinamide GREAT
To enhance skin and scalp health by improving barrier function, reducing inflammation, and providing antioxidant protection.
Hydrator Moisturizer Antioxidant Strengthener Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Oil Control Agent Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 NOT RATED
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 NOT RATED
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 NOT RATED
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate NOT RATED
Caffeine GOOD
To reduce puffiness and dark circles, improve skin tone, and stimulate hair growth.
Antioxidant Strengthener Anti-Inflammatory Agent Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent Blood Flow Modulator
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside NOT RATED
Gallyl Glucoside NOT RATED
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract NOT RATED
Silanetriol NOT RATED
L-Arginine GREAT
Enhances skin hydration, supports collagen synthesis, promotes hair growth, and strengthens hair fibers.
Hydrator Conditioner Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Blood Flow Modulator
Pentylene Glycol GREAT
To elevate cosmetic formulations by delivering efficient hydration, actives solubilization, enhanced texture, and supplemental antimicrobial support—thereby improving both performance and sensory quality.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Solvent Preservative
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone NOT RATED
Propyl Gallate NOT RATED
Maltodextrin GOOD
To improve moisture retention, texture, emulsion stability, and product consistency in skin and hair care formulations.
Hydrator Texture Enhancer Oil Control Agent Emulsifier
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin NOT RATED
Hydroxyethylcellulose GOOD
To enhance product viscosity, stability, and texture in skincare and haircare formulations.
Texture Enhancer Emulsifier
Xanthan Gum GOOD
Improves formula viscosity and stability, enhances spreadability, supports skin hydration by forming a moisture-retaining film, and smooths hair appearance.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Emulsifier
Citric Acid GOOD
Acts mainly as a pH adjuster and buffer and as a chelating agent that protects formula stability and preservation; at higher leave-on levels it also serves as a mild exfoliating AHA.
Chelating Agent Exfoliant
Glycolic Acid GREAT
To exfoliate the skin and scalp, reduce signs of aging, treat acne, even skin tone, and improve scalp health and hair manageability.
Conditioner Exfoliant Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Sodium Citrate GOOD
To adjust and maintain the pH of cosmetic products, chelate metal ions to enhance formulation stability, and act as a mild <a href="https://formunova.com/product/preservative-effectiveness-test/">preservative</a&gt;.
Preservative Chelating Agent
Polysorbate 20 GOOD
To stabilise oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures, reduce interfacial tension, solubilise lipophilic actives, and improve formulation texture and performance in skin and hair care systems.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Solvent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate GOOD
A biodegradable EDTA-alternative chelator that stabilizes and helps preserve water-based formulas.
Chelating Agent
Dehydroacetic Acid NOT RATED
Ethylhexylglycerin GOOD
A multifunctional additive that boosts preservative efficacy, provides deodorant activity, and conditions skin with a light, non-greasy feel.
Preservative Microbiome Balance Agent
Benzyl Alcohol GOOD
A naturally-occurring aromatic-alcohol preservative and solvent for broad-spectrum protection.
Preservative Solvent
Phenoxyethanol GOOD
A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.
Preservative
Chlorphenesin GOOD
A mild, stable cosmetic preservative used to broaden and reinforce a preservative system.
Preservative
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