Eye Cream Private Label FAQ

What makes eye cream different from facial moisturizer?

The eye area has thinner skin, fewer oil glands, and reacts faster to irritation, so eye creams are formulated gentler — lower irritation potential, lighter texture, and actives dosed below the stinging threshold. Delivery systems and preservative choices are tuned for the delicate eye contour.

Which active ingredients work in eye cream?

Evidence-backed choices include caffeine for depuffing, peptides for firming, hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for brightening, and low-dose retinol or bakuchiol for fine lines. Each is dosed below the eye area's stinging threshold and stabilized in the formula.

What is the minimum order for private-label eye cream?

Typical OEM minimums run 3,000–10,000 units depending on the factory and formula complexity. Custom formulations with novel actives require higher minimums than catalog formulas. Budget extra for stability testing, which the eye-area category demands before launch.

Why do eye creams need special stability testing?

Eye actives such as peptides, retinol, and antioxidants are fragile — they degrade with oxygen, light, and heat. Stability testing proves the formula keeps its actives, texture, and safety through shelf life, which matters even more in a category sold on delicate-skin claims.

What packaging suits eye cream formulas?

Airless pumps protect oxygen-sensitive actives, amber or opaque materials block light, and small-dose formats like rollers add perceived value. Sanitary delivery matters for a reactive-area product — airless and applicator formats avoid finger-dipping and contamination.

How do I qualify an eye-cream OEM?

Check four things: proven eye-area experience with existing eye SKUs, stability-testing capability on eye formulas, access to patch and irritation testing, and ISO 22716 GMP compliance documented by audit. The OEM must protect the eye area, not just fill a jar.