Nykaa E retail limited
Blue Nectar Papaya Under Eye Serum for Dark Circles & Puffiness
Blue Nectar Papaya Under Eye Serum for Dark Circles & Puffiness
Nykaa E retail limited
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Eyecare
10085004509477
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WHAT IS IT?
Under eye serum, 18 ingredients
FEATURES
Brightens and tightens under-eye area, reduces fine lines, diminishes puffiness and dark circles, deeply hydrating, natural ingredients
BEST FOR
sensitive
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Paraben-Free,Preservative-Free,Alcohol-free
Who Is It For?
All Adult GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dark Circles Puffiness Fine Lines Skin Hydration And NourishmentBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Brightens & tightens under-eye area using papain enzymes and vitamins A, C, E; diminishes puffiness and dark circles with potato extract; deeply hydrates and nourishes skin with honey rich in antioxidants and enzymes.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
alovera,lodhra,anantmool,khus,manjist,neem,rose,cucumber,red-banana,green-coffee,papaya,almond,khus-oil,wheat-germ-oil,olive-oil,sesame-oil,potato,raw-honey,carbopol,seabutter-wax,phenoxy-ethanol,sodium-benzoate,glycerin,ascorbic-acid,propylene-glycol,hyaluronic-acid,niacinamide-acid
Key Ingredients
Papaya,Potato,Honey
Ingredients Details
Carbopol
Common Name(s): Carbomer/acrylate crosspolymer,highly efficient gel former,rheology modifier
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Forms transparent to translucent high-viscosity gels at very low concentration, suspends particles and pigments against sedimentation through yield stress, and provides the elegant shear-thinning texture of premium gel serums.
Why It's Used: The most efficient aqueous thickener available โ achieving gel viscosity at 0.1% that requires 3โ5% of xanthan gum or 2% of cellulose thickeners, enabling clean-label lightweight formulations with high active loading.
How It Works: At ph <4: โcooh groups protonated, polymer coiled compact, low viscosity. neutralisation with naoh/tea deprotonates โcooh to โcooโป; like-charge repulsion expands polymer coil 100โ1000ร. above overlap concentration c* (~0.1%), expanded coils entangle forming viscoelastic gel network providing high zero-shear viscosity and shear-thinning.
Typically Found In: Gel serums,transparent toners,suspension systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer is edta-sensitive โ divalent cation contamination (caยฒโบ, mgยฒโบ from hard water) can collapse the electrostatic gel network. including edta or citric acid chelation in carbomer-gelled formulas is standard practice to maintain gel integrity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,carbomer polyacrylate gel mechanism review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12