Bakuchiol
One of the most prominent actives in the current formula.
Bakuchiol is a botanical active widely used in age-support skincare for helping improve the appearance of:
Fine lines
Uneven tone
Texture
Visible firmness
It is often described as โretinol-likeโ in terms of its cosmetic goals, but an important distinction is:
Bakuchiol is not Retinol and is not a retinoid.
Optiphi originally highlighted Bakuchiol particularly within the discolouration and dark-circle strategy of the reformulated Eye Signs.
Ectoin
A barrier-supportive extremolyte that helps skin better maintain hydration and resilience under environmental stress.
In the delicate eye area, Ectoin provides useful complementary support for:
Hydration
Barrier comfort
Reduced moisture loss
Skin resilience
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3.
Niacinamide provides multiple benefits relevant to the eye contour, including:
Barrier support
Improved moisture retention
More even-looking tone
Antioxidant support
Overall skin resilience
It works particularly well alongside Bakuchiol in a formula intended to address both ageing and visible discolouration.
Caffeine
A classic eye-area active used particularly for puffiness and tired-looking under-eyes.
Optiphi specifically included Caffeine in the formulation to support the appearance of circulation-related puffiness and dark circles.
It is best described as helping make the eye contour appear less puffy and more refreshed, rather than claiming that it permanently removes structural eye bags.
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
A flavonoid-derived ingredient commonly used in eye-area formulas targeting the visible appearance of dark circles.
It complements Caffeine and the peptide system in supporting a more even and refreshed-looking under-eye area.
Dipeptide-2
A peptide commonly used in formulas designed around visible puffiness and under-eye fluid accumulation.
It works as part of the broader multi-peptide system rather than as a standalone cure for under-eye bags.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A peptide included within the formulaโs age-support and eye-contour conditioning system.
It supports a smoother, more resilient-looking eye area and appears alongside several other specialised peptides in the current INCI.
Chrysin
A flavonoid included in the formulaโs dark-circle-support complex.
It complements Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone and the peptide system in addressing the appearance of tired, shadowed under-eyes.
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Another specialised ingredient commonly incorporated into eye-contour formulas targeting visible dark circles.
For Chris & Alley, I would keep the claim measured:
โSupports a brighter, more even-looking under-eye area.โ
rather than suggesting it can permanently eliminate hereditary or structurally caused dark circles.
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
A peptide technology that Optiphi specifically highlighted in its reformulation story for supporting skin cohesion, flexibility and elasticity around the eye contour.
This makes it particularly relevant to fine lines and visible loss of resilience.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
A peptide frequently used in expression-line formulas to help soften the visible appearance of dynamic lines.
Within Eye Signs, it sits within a much broader peptide network rather than being relied upon alone.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-38 + Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
Additional signalling peptides incorporated into the current multi-peptide system to support smoother, firmer and more resilient-looking skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A well-established cosmetic peptide used in age-support formulas for visible firmness and smoother texture.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate + Sodium Hyaluronate
Two Hyaluronic Acid forms appear in Optiphiโs current published ingredient declaration.
They provide moisture-binding support, helping soften dehydration lines and improve the smooth, plumped appearance of the delicate eye area.
Quercetin
A flavonoid antioxidant.
Optiphi specifically highlighted liposomal Quercetin in the reformulated Eye Signs story around the appearance of puffiness and eye bags.
Methylsilanol
Optiphiโs earlier technical description refers to organic Silicium as part of the eye-area support system.
The current INCI lists Methylsilanol, so I would use the actual INCI name in our ingredient copy rather than simply calling it โSiliciumโ.
Watermelon, Lentil, Apple, Pineapple + Tamarind Extracts
The formula also contains a broad botanical and polysaccharide-support system, including:
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract and Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum.
These contribute complementary antioxidant, hydrating and skin-conditioning support.
