Earth Harbor Aqua Aura Reparative Eye Creme

This lightweight eye cream is designed to hydrate and soften the look of the under-eye area without feeling heavy or greasy. The formula focuses on humectants and plant-derived emollients, paired with snow mushroom, coffee seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, and squalane to support a smoother, more refreshed appearance. It absorbs well and leaves the skin feeling cushioned rather than coated.

Ingredients

Aqua, propanediol (plant-derived humectant), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), ethylhexyl olivate (olive-derived emollient), tremella fuciformis (snow mushroom) extract, glycerin (vegetable-derived humectant), coffea arabica (coffee) seed oil, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tocopherol (sunflower-derived vitamin E), behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, squalane (olive-derived), olive oil unsaponifiables, laminaria japonica (seaweed) extract, yeast extract, sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) flower oil, melia azadirachta (neem) leaf and flower extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, undecane, tridecane, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, sodium stearoyl glutamate, benzyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, citric acid.

Certifications

  • Cruelty-free (verified third-party certification through Leaping Bunny)

  • Vegan (brand-stated)

What I Like

  • I like the texture of this one. It’s hydrating and cushiony without being thick or waxy, which matters around the eye area.

  • Snow mushroom, glycerin, and squalane work well together to support a smoother, more comfortable under-eye feel.

  • Coffee seed oil makes sense here for tired-looking eyes, and the formula still feels gentle overall.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • EWG rating: 4, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer. This score is primarily influenced by seaweed extract (laminaria japonica), acacia senegal gum, and benzyl alcohol. These ingredients are typically flagged due to irritation or sensitization potential rather than systemic toxicity, and concerns are based on topical sensitivity rather than oral exposure.

  • This includes blue tansy oil and neem extract. While they’re used for skin-supportive reasons, they can be more noticeable for very sensitive skin, especially around the eyes.

  • If your under-eye area stings easily, starting with a small amount and keeping application slightly away from the lash line can help gauge tolerance.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

This formula does not contain retinoids or other commonly pregnancy-restricted actives. The main consideration here is sensitivity, not pregnancy safety. For fragrance-reactive, eczema-prone, or barrier-impaired skin, blue tansy, neem, and benzyl alcohol are the ingredients most likely to cause tingling or redness. Patch testing near the outer eye area (not directly on the lash line) is a reasonable first step if you know your skin is reactive.