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Potent-C Power Eye Cream | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Potent-C Power Eye Cream by Peter Thomas Roth. 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 Peter Thomas Roth.

Full Ingredient List

Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, C9-12 Alkane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ferulic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diamond Powder, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tribehenin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Mica, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

Formulation Deep Dive

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Eye Cream is formulated as a high-potency antioxidant eye treatment designed to target periorbital aging through a concentrated vitamin C delivery system. The base utilizes an emulsion of water and butylene glycol paired with C9-12 alkane and methyl trimethicone to provide a lightweight, silicone-like spreadability, while Bambusa arundinacea stem powder and polymethylsilsesquioxane offer a soft-focus, matte finish. The active strategy centers on a synergistic trio of 10% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (Vitamin C), 3% tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), and 2% ferulic acid, which work in tandem to neutralize free radicals and support collagen synthesis. This performance is further enhanced by caffeine for vasoconstriction and Undaria pinnatifida extract (Wakame) for extracellular matrix protection. The formulation is stabilized by a combination of carbomer and hydrogenated lecithin, utilizing a conventional preservative blend of phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate to ensure long-term microbial integrity.

Ingredient Analysis

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Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
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
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate GREAT
Deliver stable vitamin C activity to improve skin tone, stimulate collagen synthesis, and protect skin and hair from oxidative stress.
Antioxidant Strengthener Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
C9-12 Alkane NOT RATED
Tocopheryl Acetate GOOD
Protect skin and hair from oxidative damage, support barrier integrity, and enhance product texture and conditioning performance.
Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Antioxidant Anti-Aging Agent
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder NOT RATED
PEG-100 Stearate NOT RATED
Cetyl Ricinoleate NOT RATED
Ferulic Acid GREAT
To protect skin from oxidative stress, enhance the stability and efficacy of other antioxidants, and prevent signs of aging.
Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter GREAT
To hydrate and reinforce the skin and hair barrier, diminish inflammation, and protect from oxidative stress while improving texture and manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol GOOD
A C22 fatty alcohol used as a rich emollient, thickener and emulsion-stabilizing co-emulsifier.
Emollient Texture Enhancer Emulsifier
Methyl Trimethicone NOT RATED
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
Carbomer GOOD
High-efficiency gel former and viscosity builder that stabilizes emulsions and suspends actives/pigments.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier
Methyldihydrojasmonate NOT RATED
Polymethylsilsesquioxane GOOD
A silicone elastomer powder used to blur, mattify and add a soft, velvety feel to skin care and make-up.
Texture Enhancer Oil Control Agent
Saccharomyces Ferment GREAT
Provides humectant hydration, antioxidant protection and soothing support to improve skin texture and brighten tone while conditioning hair and scalp.
Hydrator Moisturizer Conditioner Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Hydrogenated Lecithin GOOD
A natural, skin-identical phospholipid emulsifier that forms liposomes and supports the barrier feel.
Emulsifier Emollient
Diamond Powder GOOD
A micronized inert mineral used for radiance, a soft-focus finish and gentle surface polish.
Texture Enhancer Exfoliant
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
Sodium Hyaluronate GREAT
To attract and retain moisture within skin and hair-care formulations, improve product texture and spread, fortify barrier integrity and deliver a smoothing, plumping effect.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) GREAT
Enhance cellular energy metabolism and provide antioxidant protection to reduce signs of aging in skin and hair.
Antioxidant Strengthener Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector
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
Squalane Oil GREAT
To provide moisturization and enhance the skin and hair's barrier function.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Antioxidant Barrier Support
Collagen Extract GOOD
A surface humectant and film-forming protein used for smoothing, hydration and a plumped-looking finish.
Moisturizer Conditioner
Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame) Extract GOOD
Hydrate and fortify skin or hair; mitigate oxidative stress; calm inflammatory responses.
Hydrator Moisturizer Conditioner Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract NOT RATED
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract GOOD
To accelerate the recovery of compromised tissue, modulate local microcirculation, and mitigate cutaneous inflammation.
Astringent Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Tone Evener Blood Flow Modulator
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil GOOD
Provide an emollient, antioxidant-containing lipid phase that enhances skin comfort and hair manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Cleansing Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Solvent
Corallina Officinalis Extract GOOD
A calcified red-algae extract rich in marine minerals and antioxidants for remineralizing, soothing formulas.
Antioxidant Soother
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract NOT RATED
Tribehenin NOT RATED
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate GOOD
A light, oxidation-stable emollient and solvent that softens skin and disperses oils and pigments.
Emollient Solvent
Coco Caprylate/Caprate GOOD
To condition and soften skin and hair while improving the sensory feel, spreadability, and moisture retention of cosmetic formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Solvent
Caprylic/Capric triglyceride GREAT
To provide emollient and moisturizing benefits, enhance product texture, and stabilize formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Emulsifier Solvent
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters NOT RATED
Sodium Hydroxide GOOD
A strong alkali used at trace levels as a pH adjuster — to neutralize acids, set a formula’s target pH and activate gelling agents such as carbomer.
Myristyl Alcohol NOT RATED
Steareth-20 NOT RATED
Mica GOOD
To provide light reflection, luminosity, and color enhancement in skincare and cosmetic products.
Texture Enhancer Tone Evener
Lincoserve™ GOOD
Inhibit microbial growth to preserve cosmetic formulations.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol GOOD
A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.
Preservative
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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