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The Brightening Eye Cream | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights
This page provides an ingredient-level review of The Brightening Eye Cream by Tatcha. 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 Tatcha.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Squalane, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, Behenic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Beheneth-20, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lysolecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Formulation Deep Dive
Tatcha’s The Brightening Eye Cream is formulated as a sophisticated water-in-oil emulsion designed to deliver lipid-rich hydration and targeted illumination to the delicate periorbital region. The carrier system employs a high concentration of Squalane and Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil for intense emolliency, supported by a humectant matrix of Glycerin, Propanediol, and Butylene Glycol to ensure sustained moisture retention. The formula’s brightening efficacy is driven by a synergistic combination of Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C) and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to inhibit melanin synthesis, while Ferulic Acid and Tocopherol (Vitamin E) provide critical antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. Botanical extracts, including Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) and Prunus Mume (Japanese Apricot) Fruit, further enhance the skin-soothing profile. The system is stabilized through a complex network of Glyceryl Stearate, Beheneth-20, and Xanthan Gum, while the optical finish is achieved via Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, and Iron Oxides. Preservation is managed through a balanced blend of Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Caprylyl Glycol.
Formula Structure Overview
This formula has a 67% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as moisturizer, barrier support, conditioner, and antioxidant ingredients.
Moisturizer
Barrier Support
Conditioner
Ingredient Analysis
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