THE DARK SIDE
OF BEAUTY

INGREDiENTS

TO AVOID

This is our guide to the ingredients you should avoid for use on and around the eyes.
BEAUTY &
EYE SAFETY

Top 10 Nasties

01 Argireline
02 Benzalkonium Chloride
03 Formaldehyde & donors
04 Fragrance
05 Isopropyl Cloprostenate

06 Parabens
07 Phenoxyethanol
08 Retinols / Retin A
09 Salicylic Acid
10 Tea Tree Oil

Why Eye-Safe Cosmetics Matter

Our focus
Our products are designed to support both daily routines and clinical protocols - because beauty should enhance care, never compromise eye health.
Mainstream cosmetics can interfere with eye health, impacting the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions such as dry eye, blepharitis, allergies, and ocular irritation. Many products used on and around the eyes contain ingredients that are not eye-safe, despite being widely marketed as gentle or suitable for sensitive eyes. At Èyes Are The Story, we blacklist known “nasties” and develop ophthalmic-grade skincare and color cosmetics grounded in science, not trends.
Amy Gallant Sullivan Founder