Is Urbaneyes™ Eye Cream by We Love Eyes Non-Toxic? An EWG Analysis of Our NON-TOXIC INGREDIENTS

May 6, 2025

Is Urbaneyes™ by We Love Eyes Non-Toxic According to EWG?

Eye safe ingredients do matter. As an optometrist, I've seen how the wrong facial, hair and/or eye care products can make dry eyes and MGD worse without knowing.

Let's rate Urbaneyes™ Hyaluronic Defense Eye Glass® eye cream ingredients using EWG’s scoring system (0-10) to show you just how non-toxic our formulation is.

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Understanding NON-TOXIC INGREDIENTS in Urbaneyes®

Our commitment to NON-TOXIC INGREDIENTS is at the core of our formulations – Healthy eyes make beautiful eyes. Using data from EWG.ORG (via EWG’s Skin Deep database), we’ve ranked each ingredient from 0 (safest) to 10 (highest concern). This detailed analysis ensures that every component meets rigorous safety standards while delivering effective eye care.

Ingredient Breakdown by Function and EWG Toxicity Score

Base Ingredients & Solvents

- Water/Aqua/Eau – Solvent (Score: 0)
- Glycerin – Humectant that locks in moisture (Score: 1)
- Propanediol – Humectant and skin-conditioning agent (Score: 1)
- Sodium Polyacrylate – Viscosity enhancer (Score: 2)

Active Antioxidants & Hydrators

- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid – Stable Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant protection (Score: 1)
- Sodium Hyaluronate (L) – Hydrator that provides deep moisture (Score: 1)

Conditioning Agents & Emollients

- Caprylyl Glycol – Emollient and skin-conditioning agent (Score: 1)
- Pentylene Glycol – Moisturizer and solvent (Score: 1)
- 1,2-Hexanediol – Preservative booster and emollient (Score: 2)
- Sodium Gluconate – Chelating agent that improves formulation stability (Score: 1)

Botanical Extracts & Active Peptides

- Marrubium (Horehound) Vulgare Extract – Botanical extract with soothing properties (Score: 1)
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract – Rich in antioxidants and vitamins (Score: 1)
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract – Antioxidant and antimicrobial (Score: 1)
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 – Peptide that supports skin structure (Score: 1)

Antimicrobial & Preservative Agents

- O-cymen-5-OL – Preservative with antimicrobial benefits (Score: 2)

Botanical Extracts & Essential Oils

- Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract – Botanical extract known for its soothing properties (Score: 1)
- Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract – Enhances skin clarity and soothes (Score: 1)
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract – Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory (Score: 1)
- Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract – Calming and balancing extract (Score: 1)
- Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract – Provides natural tint and nourishment (Score: 2)

Fragrance & Essential Oil Components

- Tropolone – Fragrance stabilizer and preservative booster (Score: 2)
- Citrus Paradisi (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil – Provides a refreshing aroma (Score: 2)
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil – Adds a delicate scent and soothing properties (Score: 2)
- Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil – Offers a cooling sensation (Score: 3)
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil* – Natural fragrance and skin conditioning (Score: 2)

Additional Additives & pH Adjusters

- Chrysin – Bioactive compound supporting skin health (Score: 2)
- Sodium Hydroxide – pH adjuster to stabilize the formula (Score: 2)
- Mica – Provides a subtle shimmer and texture (Score: 1)
- Citric Acid – pH balancing agent (Score: 1)

The Importance of NON-TOXIC INGREDIENTS

When it comes to eye care, using NON-TOXIC INGREDIENTS is a non-negotiable for my patients. For my patients that work all day on the computer and spend considerable time outdoors, my Urbaneyes™ formulation is carefully made to ensure performance but also meets my eye care standards. Here is the full ingredient list in order of concentration:

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Marrubium (Horehound) Vulgare Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, O-cymen-5-OL, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract, Tropolone, Citrus Paradisi (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Chrysin, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Citric Acid