The base of most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
A blend of fatty acids that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it replenishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Replenishing skin
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization and improving skin's suppleness.
Usually helps with
Dryness, suppleness
Emulsifier
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps with spreadability.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture
Fatty alcohols that help to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
A hydrating ingredient that also helps to improve the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration, ingredient penetration
Emulsifier
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and can also provide some emollience.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to bind oil and water, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing skin
Botanical Extract
Symphoricarpos Albus (Snowberry) Fruit Extract
Known for its antioxidant properties and potential to soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Peptide
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A peptide that helps to relax facial muscles, reducing the appearance of expression lines.
Usually helps with
Fine lines, wrinkles
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Peptide
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Another peptide that works similarly to Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Fine lines, wrinkles
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
A key component of the skin barrier, helps to restore and maintain hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, dryness
Helps to restore the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, dryness
Supports the skin barrier and helps to retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, dryness
Contributes to the structural integrity of the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair
Helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve skin's hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable cream formulation.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A solvent and humectant that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olive oil, it helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, conditioning
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize emulsions and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Formula stability, conditioning
Botanical Extract
Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
Extract from rambutan peel, known for its antioxidant and potential skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
A gentle emulsifier that helps to create stable formulations.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Derived from olive oil, it helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, conditioning
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A gentle preservative that also has chelating properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light, dry emollient that improves spreadability and leaves a non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Spreadability, non-greasy feel
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing moisture and improving skin's balance.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, balancing
Botanical Extract
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Also known as Tasmanian Pepperberry, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
A peptide that supports collagen production, helping to improve skin's firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Firmness, wrinkles
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
A protein that can help to condition and improve skin's texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A hydrating ingredient that also helps to improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A lipid that is naturally found in skin, helps to support the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types