Eye Serum — Private Label Skincare UAE

Additional information

A multi-concern periorbital serum formulated to address all three primary eye area complaints simultaneously — fine lines and loss of firmness, dark circles (both pigmentary and vascular), and puffiness and fluid retention. Three selectable variants weighted toward different primary concerns. Fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested, and designed for the UAE’s most demanding market channels. Branded entirely as your own.

MOQ

Flexible

Turnaround

2-4 weeks

Quote

Within 24-48 hrs

Export

UAE · GCC · EU · USA

Free Formulation on orders above 20,000 AED ($5,500). T&C apply.

GMP-ISO 22716

Certified

ISO 14001

Environmental

Made in UAE

Sharjah

GCC Compliant

Export ready

About this formulation

The periorbital zone — the skin immediately surrounding the eye — is the most structurally distinct and functionally stressed area of the face, and it requires a formulation designed specifically for its unique anatomy rather than a face cream applied in a smaller quantity. At 0.5mm, periorbital skin is five to ten times thinner than facial skin elsewhere, with significantly fewer sebaceous glands (creating chronic dryness), a denser underlying capillary network (creating vascular dark circles), a thinner subcutaneous fat layer that migrates with age and gravity (creating hollowing and under-eye bags), and 10,000 daily blinks creating repetitive mechanical stress that accelerates dynamic wrinkle formation at a rate unmatched anywhere else on the face.

A multi-concern eye serum addresses three distinct biological processes simultaneously — and this is where the LAB 03 FZC formulation is architecturally different from most commercial eye products, which target a single concern with a single mechanism. Fine lines and crow’s feet are driven by collagen degradation, loss of skin elasticity, and dehydration of the ultra-thin dermal matrix — addressed by retinol (controlled concentration appropriate for the periorbital zone), Argireline peptide (expression-line relaxation), and dual hyaluronic acid (surface plumping). Dark circles have two primary biological causes that require different active systems: pigmentary dark circles (melanin overproduction from UV exposure and post-inflammatory pigmentation) and vascular dark circles (visibility of the subdermal capillary network through ultra-thin skin, worsened by poor lymphatic drainage). Caffeine and Haloxyl address the vascular cause; niacinamide and alpha arbutin address the pigmentary cause. Puffiness and fluid retention are driven by lymphatic stagnation and increased capillary permeability — addressed by caffeine (vasoconstriction), Eyeliss peptide (lymphatic drainage stimulation), and cold-application technique.

Three variants — Anti-Aging, Dark Circle Correction, and De-Puff & Brightening — allow the same premium periorbital base to serve different consumer primary concerns and different market channels, while all three contain the full multi-concern active system at different weighted concentrations. Fragrance-free as standard across all variants (fragrance in the periorbital zone causes contact sensitisation at rates significantly higher than elsewhere on the face).

Key benefits

What's Inside?

Anti-Aging — Expression Line Relaxation

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 The most commercially recognised and clinically studied topical expression-line peptide — Argireline works by competing with SNAP-25, one of the proteins involved in the neuromuscular signalling cascade that causes muscle contraction. By reducing the amplitude of muscle contraction around the eye zone, it progressively reduces the depth of dynamic wrinkles (crow's feet, forehead lines) formed by repetitive facial expressions. At 5% in the eye serum, Argireline is present at the clinical study concentration where statistically significant wrinkle depth reduction has been demonstrated. In the periorbital zone where 10,000 daily blinks create the most concentrated dynamic wrinkle formation on the face, Argireline is the active that addresses the mechanism — not just the symptom.

Anti-Aging — Collagen Stimulation

Matrixyl 3000 Peptide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Matrixyl 3000 — the commercial combination of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 — is a matrikine peptide system that signals dermal fibroblasts to upregulate collagen I, collagen III, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid production. In the periorbital dermis where collagen is both thinner and more rapidly degraded by repetitive movement stress and UV damage, matrikine stimulation provides the structural collagen rebuilding that complements Argireline's expression-line relaxation. The palmitoyl fatty acid chain improves penetration through the periorbital stratum corneum — delivering the peptide to the dermal layer where fibroblasts reside.

Anti-Aging — Collagen Renewal

Retinol (Microencapsulated)

Retinol (encapsulated, 0.025%) Retinol in the periorbital zone requires a specific approach — the ultra-thin (0.5mm) periorbital skin is significantly more sensitive to retinol than facial skin, and standard facial retinol concentrations (0.1–1%) cause irritation, redness, and peeling around the eyes in a high proportion of users. Microencapsulated retinol at 0.025% delivers the active at a concentration that stimulates collagen synthesis and accelerates cell turnover without the irritation associated with higher concentrations. The microencapsulation controls the release rate — the retinol is released gradually during the skin's overnight repair cycle rather than all at once at application. For the periorbital zone, less retinol delivered more consistently is measurably more effective than higher concentrations that cause irritation and discontinuation.

Dark Circles — Vascular Origin

Haloxyl (Chrysin + Hesperidin)

Chrysin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide Haloxyl is the most clinically studied complex specifically developed for vascular dark circles — the bluish-purple discolouration caused by the visibility of the subdermal capillary network through ultra-thin periorbital skin. Its mechanism is two-part: Chrysin and N-Hydroxysuccinimide mobilise and break down the haemosiderin deposits (iron-containing compounds from erythrocyte breakdown) that accumulate in the periorbital tissue and create the dark pigmentation; Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone strengthens the capillary walls to reduce the ongoing leakage of erythrocytes that generates new haemosiderin. Clinical studies on Haloxyl demonstrate significant reduction in dark circle intensity at 8 weeks. It is the only commercially available cosmetic active that specifically addresses the vascular dark circle mechanism.

De-Puffing — Lymphatic Drainage

Eyeliss Peptide Complex

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Eyeliss is a patented peptide complex specifically developed and clinically studied for under-eye puffiness and bags — one of the few cosmetic actives with an independent clinical study conducted specifically on the under-eye area. Its three-component mechanism addresses the complete puffiness pathway: Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone improves capillary permeability and resistance (reducing fluid leakage into periorbital tissue); Dipeptide-2 stimulates lymphatic drainage (improving removal of accumulated fluid); Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 reduces the inflammatory signalling that drives capillary permeability. Clinical studies show visible reduction in eye bag volume and puffiness at 28 days. In V3 (De-Puff), Eyeliss is the primary active and is supplemented by caffeine's vasoconstriction effect for combined immediate and sustained de-puffing.

De-Puffing & Vascular — All Variants

Caffeine

Caffeine In eye care, caffeine serves a different function from its hair growth serum role — topical caffeine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that causes vasoconstriction in the periorbital capillary network, immediately reducing the volume of blood pooling in the subdermal vessels and decreasing the visual intensity of vascular dark circles. Its diuretic effect on periorbital tissue reduces fluid accumulation. The cold-application technique recommended for Variant 03 amplifies caffeine's vasoconstriction effect through physical thermal contraction — the combination produces visible de-puffing within 20–30 minutes that consumers can observe. Present across all three variants at escalating concentrations (1% in V1, 2% in V2, 3% in V3).

Dark Circles — Pigmentary Origin

Niacinamide + Alpha Arbutin

Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin The dual pigmentary dark circle active system — niacinamide (5% in V2, 3% elsewhere) inhibits melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes in the periorbital skin, reducing the UV-induced and post-inflammatory pigmentation that creates brownish dark circles in Fitzpatrick III–VI skin types (the majority of the UAE and GCC population). Alpha arbutin (1% in V2) provides complementary tyrosinase inhibition. Together they address periorbital hyperpigmentation through the same dual-pathway mechanism as the brightening face cream — deployed at appropriate periorbital concentrations. This combination is specifically critical for the GCC market where Fitzpatrick III–VI skin types have both higher melanin response to UV and darker periorbital skin as a baseline.

Hydration — All Variants

Hyaluronic Acid (Dual MW) + Sodium PCA

Sodium Hyaluronate (High & Low MW), Sodium PCA The periorbital zone has virtually no sebaceous glands — it relies entirely on transdermal moisture retention and topically applied humectants for hydration. Without adequate moisture, the ultra-thin periorbital dermis dehydrates rapidly (particularly in UAE AC environments), accentuating every fine line, hollow, and dark circle through simple lack of tissue plumpness. Dual-MW hyaluronic acid provides both surface-level film formation (high MW, immediate plumping of fine lines) and deeper dermal moisture (low MW, sustained hydration). Sodium PCA (a component of the skin's natural NMF) binds moisture specifically in arid environments — particularly important for UAE AC conditions where relative humidity drops to 30–40% indoors.

Barrier & Sensitivity — All Variants

Ceramide NP + Squalene

Ceramide NP, Squalene The ultra-thin periorbital stratum corneum has a reduced ceramide concentration compared to thicker facial skin — making it inherently more susceptible to barrier disruption, water loss, and sensitisation. Ceramide NP in the eye serum formula provides targeted barrier repair at the periorbital zone without the heaviness that would make the serum unsuitable for the delicate under-eye area. Plant-derived squalene provides biomimetic lipid support — its structural identity with the skin's own sebum fills the sebaceous deficit of the gland-sparse periorbital zone with a completely non-comedogenic, non-heavy lipid system. Together they create the periorbital barrier competence that allows the active ingredients to work effectively without causing sensitivity.

Full INCI list available once the formula and sample are approved. Formula can be adjusted to include or substitute any active

Make it yours — full customisation available

Formula customisation

Variant selection: V1 Anti-Aging / V2 Dark Circle / V3 De-Puff (or all three as a range) Retinol: 0.025% microencapsulated standard / 0% (pregnancy-safe or sensitive version) / bakuchiol alternative Argireline: 5% standard / escalate to 8% for premium clinical positioning Niacinamide: 3% (V1, V3) / 5% (V2 dark circle) / can elevate across all PDRN: add to any variant for clinical-grade upgrade (same active as hair growth serum Tier 3) Fragrance: fragrance-free as standard across all variants — strongly recommended for periorbital use Vegan, halal options available across all variants

Packaging Options

Dropper bottle (strongly recommended — precise 1-drop dosing for delicate eye zone) Airless pump (alternative — no air exposure, extended active stability) Sizes: 15ml · 20ml · 30ml — eye serums are concentrated; small sizes communicate premium Material: frosted glass (luxury) · dark amber glass (V1 retinol protection) · clear glass (V2, V3) Rose gold or matte black metallic cap for premium positioning Box packaging for clinic retail and gifting at 15ml and 20ml

Label & Branding

Full custom label design (we work with your agency) Your brand name, logo, and clinical / luxury identity Bilingual labelling (Arabic + English) standard for UAE “Ophthalmologist tested” · “Fragrance-free” · “Periorbital safe” claims Variant-specific: “Anti-aging” / “Dark circle correction” / “De-puffing” positioning Full CPSR, safety data sheets, SFDA registration support

Add-on Avtices from our Bank

Ideal for your sector

Hotels & Resorts

Luxury facial amenity upgrade An eye serum in the hotel bathroom amenity set communicates a level of facial skincare sophistication that differentiates luxury resort properties from standard hotel amenities. A 15ml dropper alongside the foaming face wash, toner, and face moisturiser creates a complete branded facial care amenity collection. For guests travelling across time zones — jetlag-induced puffiness and dark circles are among the most common guest complaints — the De-Puff variant stored in the room minibar creates a genuinely useful and memorable experience. The small 15ml format is appropriate for amenity use and communicates concentration and premium value in a single small gesture.

Spa & Wellness Centers

Eye treatment take-home product Every eye facial treatment — cooling eye masks, lymphatic drainage facial, microcurrent eye lift — creates a direct retail moment for a branded eye serum. The De-Puff variant (V3 with Eyeliss and caffeine) is the natural spa recommendation — the immediate visible de-puffing effect within 20–30 minutes of application mirrors the same result the guest just experienced during the facial. Store the retail stock in the refrigerator and demonstrate the cold-application technique at the treatment conclusion. A 15ml dropper in a frosted glass bottle with a rose gold cap is an accessible AED 90–130 impulse purchase at treatment checkout.

Gyms & Fitness Clubs

Not Ideal

Clinics & Medical Centers

The highest-margin retail complement to periorbital treatments Clinics performing periorbital treatments — tear trough filler, Botox crow's feet, under-eye PRP, and laser resurfacing — need a clinic-branded eye serum as a home care maintenance product that patients purchase after every treatment and reorder monthly. The Anti-Aging variant (V1 with Argireline and Matrixyl) is specifically complementary to Botox crow's feet — patients want to extend the results of their treatment with a topical that reinforces the expression-line relaxation at home. A 15ml frosted glass dropper at AED 150–220 is a credible clinic retail price point. Patients who understand the periorbital anatomy and the multi-concern mechanism will purchase on consultation recommendation without requiring shelf education.

Retail Brands

The premium facial SKU with the highest perceived value per ml A 15ml eye serum at AED 120–180 commands higher perceived value per ml than any other facial skincare product in a brand's range — the small format, the premium packaging (glass dropper), and the targeted periorbital application all signal clinical precision. In GCC pharmacy and concept store retail, the Dark Circle variant (V2 with Haloxyl, Niacinamide, and Alpha Arbutin) addresses the single most commonly cited facial aesthetic concern among Fitzpatrick III–VI consumers in the UAE. A dark circle correction serum with a credible multi-pathway active story is one of the most commercially powerful product launches available for a new facial skincare brand in the GCC market.

Who we also service

Our range covers corporate gifting programs · Airline amenity kits · Real estate developer handover gifts · Subscription box brands · Yacht & marine hospitality

Product Specifications

Product type Skin care — multi-concern eye serum / periorbital treatment (leave-on)
Application zone Periorbital — around and under the eye; not for direct eye contact
Variant 01 actives Retinol (microencapsulated 0.025%) · Argireline 5% · Matrixyl 3000 · Niacinamide 3% · Caffeine 1% · Dual HA
Variant 02 actives Niacinamide 5% · Alpha Arbutin 1% · Haloxyl · Caffeine 2% · Vitamin K Oxide · Argireline (base) · Dual HA
Variant 03 actives Caffeine 3% · Eyeliss Peptide · Haloxyl · Cucumber Extract · Hyaluronic Acid · Niacinamide 2%
Common base actives Dual MW Hyaluronic Acid · Ceramide NP · Squalene · Sodium PCA · Panthenol · Allantoin
Fragrance Fragrance-free as standard across all three variants
Ophthalmologist-tested Yes — all three variants; mandatory for periorbital zone claims
Retinol V1: microencapsulated 0.025% (evening use) · V2 and V3: retinol-free · pregnancy-safe variant available (bakuchiol)
Available sizes 15ml · 20ml · 30ml
Packaging formats Dropper bottle (recommended — 1-drop precision dosing) · Airless pump
Packaging material Frosted glass / amber glass (V1 retinol) / clear glass · Rose gold, matte black, or custom cap
Application method One drop per eye on ring finger; pat around orbital bone; no rubbing; 60 seconds absorption before layering
MOQ Flexible — available on request per variant
Production lead time 2–4 weeks from formula approval
Shelf life 24 months (V2 and V3) · 18 months (V1 — retinol variant; dark packaging essential)
Preservation Phenoxyethanol + Ethylhexylglycerin (paraben-free; periorbital-safe concentration)
Free-from Fragrance-free · Paraben-free · Sulphate-free · Mineral oil-free · Cruelty-free
Certifications ISO 22716 GMP · ISO 14001 · EU Compliant · SFDA · USFDA
Halal availability Yes — on request; all variant formulations halal-appropriate
Vegan Yes (V2 and V3) · V1 uses encapsulated retinol (synthetic, vegan); confirm per specific sourcing
Export markets UAE · GCC · Saudi Arabia · EU · USA · Worldwide
Sampling Samples of all three variants available on request
HS Code 3304.99 — Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin
Manufactured in Hamriyah Freezone Phase 2, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Frequently asked Questions

Why is a separate eye serum necessary — can't a face moisturiser be applied around the eyes?

Technically, a face moisturiser can be applied around the eyes — but it is not optimal for five specific reasons. First, periorbital skin at 0.5mm is five to ten times thinner than facial skin and significantly more sensitive — the active concentrations and fragrance loads appropriate for a face cream can cause irritation, milia (small keratin cysts), and contact sensitisation around the eyes. Second, the periorbital zone has virtually no sebaceous glands — it needs a dedicated humectant and hydration system rather than the balanced oil-humectant emulsion that a face cream provides. Third, the specific concerns of the periorbital zone (vascular dark circles, expression-line relaxation, lymphatic de-puffing) require actives (Haloxyl, Argireline, Eyeliss) that are not present in a standard face moisturiser. Fourth, the dosing is entirely different — one drop per eye on a ring finger with no traction, versus spreading a face cream with fingertips. Fifth, an eye serum communicates clinical precision and premium value that a face cream applied around the eyes never can — commercially, a dedicated eye serum is both the clinically correct and the commercially superior product.

Which variant is right for UAE and GCC consumers — there are different types of dark circles?

The Dark Circle Correction variant (V2) is the correct primary recommendation for UAE and GCC consumers, and for Fitzpatrick III–VI skin types in particular. This is because the UAE population has a higher prevalence of pigmentary dark circles (brownish discolouration from UV-induced melanin) due to UV index 10–12 year-round, and Fitzpatrick III–VI skin types produce more melanin in response to UV and inflammation than lighter skin types. V2’s combination of Niacinamide 5% + Alpha Arbutin (pigmentary) with Haloxyl + Caffeine (vascular) addresses both mechanisms — important because most UAE consumers have a combination of pigmentary and vascular dark circles rather than a single cause. To distinguish at consultation: pigmentary dark circles are brownish and most visible under direct light; vascular dark circles are bluish-purple and most visible through the skin when the area is pressed. V2 addresses both. V1 and V3 are secondary recommendations depending on whether anti-aging or de-puffing is the consumer’s primary concern alongside dark circles.

Is Argireline safe for the periorbital zone — some clients are concerned about it affecting Botox results?

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) is safe for the periorbital zone and is one of the most studied cosmetic peptides for this specific application. The concern about Argireline affecting Botox results comes from a misunderstanding of the mechanism. Botox (botulinum toxin A) prevents acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction — a completely different mechanism from Argireline’s competitive inhibition of SNAP-25 protein. There is no pharmacological interaction between Argireline and Botox, and they can be used simultaneously. Many aesthetic physicians actively recommend a topical Argireline-containing eye serum between Botox sessions specifically because it provides complementary expression-line control during the period when Botox efficacy begins to wane (months 3–4) — extending the total duration of treatment benefit and potentially extending the interval between Botox sessions. Using an eye serum with Argireline does not make Botox “wear off faster” — this is a consumer myth with no supporting mechanism or evidence.

How quickly does the De-Puff variant (V3) work?

Visible de-puffing from Variant 03 is typically observable within 20–30 minutes of application — making it one of the few eye care products with a demonstrable immediate effect that consumers can observe and feel. The mechanism is dual: caffeine at 3% causes direct vasoconstriction in the periorbital capillary network, reducing the volume of blood pooling beneath the ultra-thin periorbital skin; Eyeliss peptide stimulates lymphatic drainage by reducing capillary permeability and activating lymphatic flow. The immediate effect is primarily from caffeine vasoconstriction; the sustained improvement over 4 weeks comes from the Eyeliss peptide’s progressive strengthening of capillary walls and lymphatic pathway normalisation. The cold-application technique (storing V3 in the refrigerator) significantly amplifies the immediate de-puffing through thermal vasoconstriction that compounds with caffeine’s pharmaceutical vasoconstriction — the combination produces the most visible immediate result of any single application technique available in topical eye care.

What packaging size is recommended for clinic retail versus hotel amenity?

For clinic retail and premium retail, 15ml or 20ml in a frosted or amber glass dropper bottle is the correct choice — the small, clinical format communicates precision, concentration, and high value per ml at a retail price of AED 120–220. Patients repurchase a 15ml bottle every 6–8 weeks (at twice-daily use), creating a regular revenue cycle. For hotel amenity, 15ml in a clear or frosted glass dropper alongside the foaming face wash and face moisturiser creates the most sophisticated facial amenity collection available — the eye serum is the signal product that distinguishes the collection as genuinely premium. For spa retail, 15ml is the impulse purchase format (accessible price point) and 30ml is the committed home care purchase. We recommend stocking both sizes in spa retail — 15ml at the reception as a treatment add-on, 30ml in the retail cabinet for clients who have already tried and committed to the product.

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