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Illuminating Eye Balm

Updated on: 27/06/2025
Illuminating Eye Balm
44
Total Ingredients
analysed
38 of 44
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 44
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 44
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Lactic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Illuminating Eye Balm has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is Medik8 a good skincare brand?

Medik8 is a UK clinical skincare brand founded by Adam Minto. It focuses on professional, science-based formulations for anti-aging, acne, and skin repair using ingredients like retinol, peptides, and antioxidants. Medik8 makes products such as Illuminating Eye Balm that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Medik8.

Is Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Illuminating Eye Balm may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sorbitan-sesquioleate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sorbitan Sesquioleate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Illuminating Eye Balm contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm?

This product is from Medik8. See more products from Medik8.

What are the ingredients in Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm?

Illuminating Eye Balm contains 44 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/titanium-dioxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Titanium Dioxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ci-77891" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ci 77891</a>, <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a> and <a href="/ingredient/c12-15-alkyl-benzoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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