The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Softens and smooths the skin, providing a pleasant feel.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smooth texture
Solvent/Preservative Booster
1,2-Hexanediol
A versatile ingredient that helps dissolve other ingredients and can boost preservative efficacy.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Helps improve skin tone, reduce redness, and support the skin barrier. Can also help with oil control.
Usually helps with
Uneven tone, redness, barrier support
Watch for
Can cause flushing or irritation in sensitive individuals at higher concentrations.
Mimics the skin's natural oils to moisturize and prevent water loss.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Helps draw moisture to the skin and improves product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A hydrating ingredient that also helps to improve the feel of the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
A lightweight emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture
Emulsifier/Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olive oil, it helps to bind oil and water and provides a moisturizing feel.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability, hydration
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion and offers some emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability
Thickener/Stabilizer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Helps to thicken the formula and stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Skin Conditioning Agent
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Contains antioxidants and is believed to have revitalizing properties for the skin.
Usually helps with
Vitality, antioxidant support
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
A rich oil that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, conditioning
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Provides a smooth, emollient feel to the skin.
Usually helps with
Smoothness
Thickener/Film Former
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Helps to thicken the product and can form a light film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture, film-forming
Skin Conditioning Agent
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water
Rich in vitamins and minerals, it helps to hydrate and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances preservative efficacy and can have mild emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin feel
Skin Conditioning Agent
Adenosine
A beneficial ingredient that can help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, skin texture
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Moisturization, texture
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that is highly effective at attracting and retaining moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, moisture retention
Skin Conditioning Agent
Honey Extract
Contains antioxidants and humectant properties, known for its soothing and moisturizing benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Watch for
Potential allergen for those with bee product sensitivities.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Ceramide NP
A type of lipid that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
Emulsifier/Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A derivative of lecithin that helps to stabilize the formula and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability, skin feel
Skin Conditioning Agent
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it helps to soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant support
Skin Conditioning Agent
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract
Contains beneficial compounds that can help to condition and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps to protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
A source of antioxidants that can help protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin Conditioning Agent
Phellinus Linteus Extract
A mushroom extract with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant support, soothing
Thickener/Humectant
Dextrin
Can help thicken the formula and has mild humectant properties.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant support