DIY Eye Cream/Gel Formulations for Under-Eye Bags & Wrinkles (Beginner-Friendly)

Asked by: newbaberry On: August 15, 2025 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am a beginner in DIY skincare and would like to request a formula for an eye cream or eye gel specifically designed to reduce under-eye bags and wrinkles.

Could you provide guidance on two options:

  • 1. A complete DIY formula: Please include all necessary ingredients and their recommended percentages for a beginner-friendly formulation, such as Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active), Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3), Distilled Water, Glycerin, and Xanthan Gum.
  • 2. An option using a ready-made base: If I choose to use a pre-made base, which one would you recommend (e.g., Absolue Soft Cream Base), and how should I incorporate active ingredients like Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active) or Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3) into it?

Answer

Eye Cream/Gel Formula for Beginners to Reduce Under-Eye Bags and Wrinkles

For those new to DIY skincare, we offer two approaches: creating your own formula from scratch or using a ready-made base for simplicity.

1. DIY Eye Gel/Cream Formula (For Beginners)

This formula focuses on key active ingredients known for reducing under-eye bags and wrinkles, while being easy to mix.

Key Ingredients:

  • Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active): Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Use at a rate of up to 2%.
  • Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3): A powerful combination of Caffeine, Adenosine, and Vitamin B3 that stimulates blood circulation, reduces wrinkles, and can stimulate hair growth. Use at a rate of up to 3% for the eye area. Note: Using a concentration higher than 3% may cause a warm sensation on the skin, especially around the eyes.

Simple Eye Gel/Cream Recipe:

  • Water Phase:
    • Distilled Water: 90-95%
    • Glycerin: 3-5% (for hydration)
  • Active Phase:
    • Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active): 1-2% OR Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3): 1-3%
  • Thickener (for gel texture):
    • Xanthan Gum: 0.2-0.5% (pre-disperse in a small amount of glycerin or alcohol before adding to water to prevent lumps)
  • Preservative:
    • Your preferred broad-spectrum preservative: Follow manufacturer's recommended usage rate (e.g., 0.5-1%)

Instructions:

  1. In a clean, sanitized container, combine distilled water and glycerin. Stir well.
  2. If using Xanthan Gum, pre-disperse it in a small amount of glycerin (from the total glycerin amount) or rubbing alcohol, then slowly add to the water phase while stirring continuously until a gel forms.
  3. Add your chosen active ingredient (Encapsulated Caffeine or Energy-Blend™) and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Add your preservative and mix thoroughly.
  5. Transfer to a clean, sanitized eye cream/gel container.

2. Ready-Made Base Option

For an even simpler approach, we recommend using a ready-made cream base and incorporating your chosen active ingredients.

  • Absolue Soft Cream Base (compare to Lancome): This cream base has a luxurious texture, similar to high-end products, and is designed to be easily combined with various active ingredients. It is preservative-free and fragrance-free, making it suitable for sensitive eye areas.

How to Use with Ready-Made Base:

  1. Take your desired amount of Absolue Soft Cream Base.
  2. Add your chosen active ingredient:
    • Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active): Add 1-2% to the base and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
    • Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3): Add 1-3% to the base and mix thoroughly. Remember the note about potential warmth if using higher concentrations.
  3. Stir gently until the active ingredient is evenly distributed.
  4. Transfer to a clean, sanitized container.

Both options allow you to create an effective eye treatment for reducing under-eye bags and wrinkles. You can find links to all mentioned products below this answer.

Follow-up Replies

newbaberry
August 16, 2025 04:46
Question:

I am formulating an eye cream/gel. Can I add Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) to enhance its effectiveness in reducing under-eye bags and dark circles? If so, what is the recommended usage rate and mixing procedure for both a DIY formula and a ready-made base?

Answer:

Eye Cream/Gel Formula for Beginners to Reduce Under-Eye Bags and Wrinkles

Yes, you can certainly add Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) to your eye cream or eye gel formula. Incorporating this ingredient will significantly enhance its effectiveness in reducing under-eye bags and dark circles.

Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) is a highly popular peptide in eye care products. It offers two key benefits for addressing under-eye concerns:

  1. Glycation Inhibitory Activity: It helps inhibit the glycation process, which is a significant cause of under-eye bags.
  2. Vascular Permeability Inhibition: It helps inhibit vascular permeability, a primary cause of dark circles around the eyes.

How to Add Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) to Your Formula:

Recommended Usage Rate: 1-5% (3% recommended)

Mixing Instructions: Add it as the final ingredient to your formula, ensuring the product's temperature is below 40°C.

1. For the DIY Eye Gel/Cream Formula (From Scratch)

You can add Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) during the final step of your original DIY formula.

Revised DIY Eye Gel/Cream Recipe:

  • Water Phase:
    • Distilled Water: 90-95%
    • Glycerin: 3-5%
  • Thickener (for gel texture):
    • Xanthan Gum: 0.2-0.5% (pre-disperse in a small amount of glycerin or alcohol before adding to water)
  • Active Phase:
    • Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active): 1-2% OR Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3): 1-3%
  • New Addition:
    • Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5): 1-5% (3% recommended)
  • Preservative:
    • Your preferred broad-spectrum preservative: Follow manufacturer's recommended usage rate (e.g., 0.5-1%)

Instructions:

  1. In a clean, sanitized container, combine distilled water and glycerin. Stir well.
  2. If using Xanthan Gum, pre-disperse it in a small amount of glycerin (from the total glycerin amount) or rubbing alcohol, then slowly add to the water phase while stirring continuously until a gel forms.
  3. Add your chosen active ingredient (Encapsulated Caffeine or Energy-Blend™) and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Add Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) and stir until fully incorporated.
  5. Add your preservative and mix thoroughly.
  6. Transfer to a clean, sanitized eye cream/gel container.

2. For Using a Ready-Made Base

If you are using Absolue Soft Cream Base, you can incorporate Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) along with your other chosen active ingredients.

Revised Ready-Made Base Usage:

  1. Take your desired amount of Absolue Soft Cream Base.
  2. Add your chosen active ingredients:
    • Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active): 1-2%
    • OR Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3): 1-3%
    • AND Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5): 1-5% (3% recommended)
  3. Stir gently until all active ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the base.
  4. Transfer to a clean, sanitized container.

Adding Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) will make your eye care product even more effective in addressing under-eye bags and dark circles.

Related Products Mentioned

Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active)
Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3)
Absolue Soft Cream Base (compare to Lancome)
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5)
Pure-NMN™ (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)
Pep®-Neo (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2)

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