Ultimate Eye Cream

eye cream · 15 ml · Skincare

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates and MI / MCI, going by its full 31-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and peptides. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol), silicones (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone) and parabens (Ethylparaben, Methylparaben).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Contains parabens
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Ultimate Eye Cream

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Peptides
Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.
Titanium dioxide
A mineral UV filter.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

31 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerSilicones
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
5IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
6Isopropyl Isostearate
7Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
8DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
9DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
10Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
11Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
12Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
13Behenyl AlcoholBehenyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol, a waxy solid that softens skin and hair…
14PolyacrylamidePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer, a long chain of repeating units, used to thicken…
15C13-14 Alkane
16PEG-100 Stearate
17Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
18Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
19Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
20Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
21Laureth-7Laureth-7 is a mild nonionic emulsifier, made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide,…
22Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
23AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
24SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
25Ammonium Polyacrylate
26Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
27EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
28MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
29PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
30CI 77492A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
31CI 77491A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Olay product page, olay.co.uk/skin-care-products/eye-cream/eyes-ultimate-eye-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#26)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (#2), Dimethicone (#8), Dimethiconol (#9)
Parabens	Contains	Ethylparaben (#27), Methylparaben (#28), Propylparaben (#29)
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Isohexadecane (#5)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Olay Ultimate Eye Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Olay Ultimate Eye Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

What is Olay Ultimate Eye Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, mi allergy, rosacea-prone skin and redness-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Peptides and Titanium dioxide.