OGEE Brightening Botanical Eye Balm

This lightweight eye balm hydrates, smooths, and brightens the under-eye area without feeling heavy or greasy. The formula uses aloe juice and plant-derived humectants as a base, layered with jojoba oil, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts to support a more refreshed, awake appearance. It absorbs well while still leaving the under-eye area feeling cushioned and comfortable.

The ingredient approach here leans botanical and antioxidant-rich, with plant extracts chosen to support brightness and skin resilience rather than relying on aggressive actives.

Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, glycerin (vegetable-derived), cetyl alcohol (rapeseed-derived), water, coco-caprylate/caprate (vegetable-derived), glyceryl stearate SE (vegetable-derived), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived), propanediol (vegetable-derived), microcrystalline cellulose (wood-derived), maltodextrin (vegetable-derived), hydrogenated lecithin (vegetable-derived), sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid, fermentation-derived), raspberry ketone, palmitic acid (vegetable-derived), Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract*, Calendula officinalis flower extract*, Melia azadirachta (neem) flower and leaf extracts, Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Corallina officinalis (red seaweed) extract, Pyrus sorbus bud extract, Ficus carica bud extract, Haematococcus pluvialis (green algae) extract, Acmella oleracea (electric daisy) extract, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter extract, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cellulose gum, tocopherol (sunflower-derived), bakuchiol (babchi-derived), astaxanthin (algae-derived), sodium phytate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sodium hydroxide, phenethyl alcohol, phenylpropanol, alcohol (vegetable-derived), lactic acid (fermentation-derived).
*Organic ingredient.

Certifications

  • Certified organic ingredients (brand-stated; specific ingredients are labeled organic, but the finished product is not presented as USDA Organic certified)

  • Cruelty-free (brand-stated)

  • Vegan (brand-stated)

What I Like

  • I like how lightweight this feels for an eye balm. It hydrates without sitting heavily or migrating.

  • The formula leans supportive rather than aggressive, using aloe, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba as the foundation.

  • I appreciate that this focuses on botanical extracts and antioxidants instead of strong resurfacing ingredients around the eyes.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • EWG rating: 4, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer. The score is primarily influenced by chamomile, lactic acid, and sweet basil extracts, which are commonly flagged for irritation or sensitization potential rather than toxicity. These flags are based on topical sensitivity concerns, not oral exposure.

  • This includes many botanical extracts. While thoughtfully formulated, very reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin may notice tingling around the eye area.

  • Lactic acid is present at low levels, but if your under-eyes are already compromised or over-exfoliated, this may feel stimulating.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

This formula does not include retinoids. It does contain bakuchiol, which many people use comfortably as a plant-derived alternative to retinol, but pregnancy comfort levels vary. Some choose to avoid bakuchiol during pregnancy out of extra caution, even though it is not classified the same way as retinoids.

For sensitive, rosacea-prone, or eczema-prone skin, the main consideration is botanical sensitivity rather than pregnancy safety. Patch testing near the outer eye area (not directly on the lash line) is a reasonable step if you know your skin is reactive.