A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
A mild amino acid-based surfactant that creates a gentle lather and cleanses effectively.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying for some if not properly formulated.
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Another mild surfactant known for its good foaming properties and gentle cleansing action.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, good foam
A amphoteric surfactant that helps to create foam and improve the texture of the cleanser.
Usually helps with
Foaming, mild cleansing
Watch for
Can be an irritant for very sensitive skin.
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olive oil, it helps to stabilize oil and water phases in formulations and has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, moisturizing
Thickener
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
A modified starch used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Commonly known as salt, used to adjust the thickness of formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create stable emulsions, also offers emollient benefits.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, moisturizing
A versatile ingredient that can help with oil control, pore appearance, and skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Oiliness, pores, barrier support
Watch for
Can cause flushing or irritation in high concentrations for some.
Thickener
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A modified starch used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that can help protect the formula from degradation and may offer some skin benefits.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation, can also offer mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating if pH is too low.
Thickener
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
A cellulose derivative used to increase viscosity.
Usually helps with
Texture
Botanical Extract
Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants and can offer soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Texture
Thickener
Hydroxyethylcellulose
A cellulose derivative used to thicken water-based formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Rose water can have soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Botanical Extract
Iris Florentina Root Extract
Known for its potential to improve skin texture and firmness.
Usually helps with
Firmness, texture
A solvent and humectant that also has preservative-boosting properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, formula stability
Watch for
Can be irritating for some.
Preservative Booster
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances the efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
Formula preservation
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some.
Botanical Extract
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
Contains vitamins and antioxidants, can offer hydrating and soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
A type of clay that can help absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, deep cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying if left on too long or used too frequently.
A common solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Can be an irritant for some.
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and performance of formulations by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients.
Botanical Extract
Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
Often used for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Vitamin B12
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12, known for its role in cell regeneration and skin health.
Usually helps with
Skin regeneration
Active
Collagen Extract(10,000ppb)
Provides hydrolyzed collagen to support skin elasticity and hydration.
Usually helps with
Firmness, hydration
Watch for
Effectiveness depends on molecular weight and concentration.
A solvent and humectant that improves skin hydration and product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Can be an irritant for some.
A form of Vitamin E, it helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
Active
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
A fermented ingredient known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, can help improve skin tone and texture.
Usually helps with
Brightening, texture, antioxidant
Provides smaller peptides of elastin to help improve skin's elasticity and suppleness.
Usually helps with
Elasticity, suppleness
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
A polysaccharide derived from seaweed, used as a thickening agent and can have hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
A derivative of silicon that can help strengthen the skin's structure and improve firmness.
Usually helps with
Firmness, skin structure
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, formula stability
Watch for
Can be an irritant for some.
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
A synthetic peptide that can help stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness.
Usually helps with
Firmness, collagen support