Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Contour Cream Supreme ingredients, decoded
What Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Contour Cream Supreme is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Rich eye cream that aims to reduce the look of fine lines, deep wrinkles and under-eye darkness while visibly firming and plumping, with all-day moisture.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
4MSK: brightening ingredient that also helps turnover.
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Vitamin A ester; a gentle retinoid.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #55, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- Cetyl EthylhexanoateEmollient
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- SqualaneEmollient
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#74) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (78)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate세틸에틸헥사노에이트Light emollient ester; common in cleansing oils. | Emollient |
| 4 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 5 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 6 | Isododecane아이소도데케인Very light, fast-evaporating emollient used in long-wear makeup. | Emollient |
| 7 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 8 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 9 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 10 | Microcrystalline Wax마이크로크리스탈린왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 11 | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 12 | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2비스-다이글리세릴폴리아실아디페이트-2Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 13 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐Cushiony emollient common in lip products and creams. | Emollient |
| 14 | Maltitol말티톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 15 | Dimethylacrylamide/sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer다이메틸아크릴아마이드/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이드크로스폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 16 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water. | Humectant |
| 17 | Peg/ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether피이지/피피지-14/7다이메틸에터Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 18 | Potassium Methoxysalicylate포타슘메톡시살리실레이트4MSK: brightening ingredient that also helps turnover. | Active ingredient |
| 19 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 20 | Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate피토스테릴/옥틸도데실라우로일글루타메이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 21 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 22 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 23 | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트Modified hyaluronic acid that binds to skin more strongly.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 24 | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract스페인감초뿌리추출물Licorice root: soothing and mildly brightening. | Plant extract |
| 25 | Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract귤껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract왜당귀뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract수레국화꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 28 | Iris Florentina Root Extract오리스뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract오이풀뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Serine세린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 31 | Glycine글라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 32 | Inositol이노시톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 33 | Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract스타후르츠잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract잇꽃꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 35 | Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract인동덩굴꽃추출물Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 36 | Retinyl Acetate레티닐아세테이트Vitamin A ester; a gentle retinoid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 37 | Retinyl Palmitate레티닐팔미테이트Gentle vitamin A ester; weaker than retinol.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 38 | Hydrolyzed Silk하이드롤라이즈드실크Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 39 | Zingiber Aromaticus Extract램푸양추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 40 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract로즈마리잎추출물Rosemary leaf extract; antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula. | Antioxidant |
| 41 | Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 42 | Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract시호뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 43 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract올리브나무잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 44 | Potentilla Erecta Root Extract토멘틸뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 45 | Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract도둑놈의지팡이뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 46 | Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract들깨잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein하이드롤라이즈드콘키올린단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 48 | Stearyl Alcohol스테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol thickener and softener. | Fatty alcohol |
| 49 | Hydrogenated Palm Oil하이드로제네이티드팜오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 50 | Myristyl Myristate미리스틸미리스테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 51 | Beheneth-20베헤네스-20Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 52 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 53 | Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil오일팜커넬오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 54 | Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil오일팜오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 55 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 56 | Beheneth-10베헤네스-10Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 57 | Theanine테아닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 58 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 59 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 60 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 61 | Sodium Metabisulfite소듐메타바이설파이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 62 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 63 | Sodium Metaphosphate소듐메타포스페이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 64 | Hexyl Cinnamal헥실신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 65 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 66 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 67 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 68 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 69 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 70 | Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 71 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 72 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 73 | Zea Mays Oil옥수수오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 74 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 75 | Benzoic Acid벤조익애씨드Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 76 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 77 | CI 77492황색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 78 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.