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BEAUTY &
EYE HEALTH

Top 10 Nasties

  1. Argireline (Acetyl hexapeptide-3 or Acetyl hexapeptide-8)1
  2. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK)2
  3. Formaldehyde releasing compounds2
  4. Fragrance3
  5. Isopropyl cloprostenate (analog of prostaglandins such as bimatoprost)3-7
  6. Parabens4
  7. Phenoxyethanol4
  8. Retinols8
  9. Salicylic acid3
  10. Tea tree oil (Terpinen-4-ol)9

* This is not an exhaustive list of ocular surface offending ingredients. Learn more at eyesarethestory.com

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REFERENCES

1. Ozgur O, Murariu D, Parsa AA, Parsa FD. Dry eye syndrome due to botulinum toxin type-A injection: guideline for prevention. Hawaii J Med Pub Health 2012;71(5):120-1237.

2. Chen X, Liu Y, Kam WR, Sullivan AG, Sullivan DA. Toxicity of cosmetic preservatives on human ocular surface and adnexal cells. Exp Eye Res 2018;59:193-205.

3. Sullivan DA, da Costa AX, Del Duca E, Doll T, Grupcheva CN, Lazreg S, Liu SH, McGee SR, Murthy R, Narang P, Ng A, Nistico S, O’Dell L, Roos J, Shen J, Markoulli M. TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface. Ocul Surf. 2023 Apr 13;29:77-130.

4. Wang J, Liu Y, Kam WR, Li Y, Sullivan DA. Toxicity of the cosmetic preservatives parabens, phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin on human meibomian gland epithelial cells. Exp Eye Res 2020; 196:108057.

5. https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/claims/120476614.html

6. N Horv.th O, Letul. V, Ruzicka T, Herzinger T, Goldscheider I, von Braunmuül T. Periocular discoloration after using a prostaglandin analog for eyelash enhancement: evaluation with reflectance confocal microscopy. J Cosmet Dermatol 2017;16(1):18-20.

7. Kam WR, Liu Y, Ding J, Sullivan DA. Do cyclosporine A, an IL-1 receptor antagonist, uridine triphosphate, rebamipide or bimatoprost regulate human meibomian gland epithelial cells? Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2016;57:4287-4294.

8. Ding J, Kam WR, Dieckow J, Sullivan DA. The infl uence of 13-cis retinoic acid on human meibomian gland epithelial cells. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:4341-4350.

9. Chen D, Wang J, Sullivan DA, Kam WR, Liu Y. E ects of terpinen-4-ol on meibomian gland epithelial cells in vitro. Cornea 2020;39:1541-1546.

WHY EYES DESERVE MORE

Our focus
Our formulas are designed to support both daily rituals and professional care - because beauty should enhance, never compromise the health of your eyes.
The eyes are among the most delicate and complex areas of the body, yet they are often exposed to cosmetics not designed with their biology in mind. For those who experience sensitivity, dryness, or discomfort, beauty can come with compromise. At Eyes Are The Story, we believe it shouldn’t. Every formula is created with a deep understanding of the eye environment - designed to bring comfort, clarity, and confidence back to your beauty routine.
Amy Gallant Sullivan Founder

WE BELIEVE IN SCIENCE THAT PROTECTS BOTH HOW YOU LOOK AND HOW YOU SEE

Clinically inspired

Our approach brings together ocular surface science, clean innovation, and thoughtful formulation—so your beauty routine supports how you see, feel, and live.

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