The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Active
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Water
Contains fruit enzymes that can gently exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, exfoliation
Watch for
May cause mild irritation for very sensitive skin
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Film Former
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to create a smooth texture and can form a film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A versatile ingredient that helps with brightening, oil control, and barrier support.
Usually helps with
Brightening, dark spots, oiliness
Watch for
Some individuals may experience flushing or irritation at higher concentrations
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A solvent and preservative with some humectant properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Thickener
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
A plant-derived gum used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Thickener
Chondrus Crispus
A type of seaweed extract used as a thickening agent.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
A gentle emulsifier used to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Viscosity Adjuster
Potassium Chloride
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable formula.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
A gelling agent derived from seaweed.
Usually helps with
Texture
A plant-derived thickener that improves product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
A common humectant and solvent that helps improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Skin Conditioning Agent
Adenosine
A beneficial ingredient for skin soothing and anti-aging.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-aging
Skin Conditioning Agent
Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants and can help to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, antioxidant
A microbial-derived gum used for thickening and stabilizing formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Soothing Agent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Rose water known for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Neem leaf extract, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals
Skin Conditioning Agent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Neem flower extract, also known for its purifying and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Usually helps with
Purifying, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals
Skin Conditioning Agent
Iris Florentina Root Extract
Known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Active
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids in gentle exfoliation and brightening.
Usually helps with
Brightening, exfoliation
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Sea buckthorn oil, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, known for its nourishing and regenerative properties.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, antioxidant
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Skin Conditioning Agent
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
Contains vitamins and antioxidants, known for its hydrating and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Skin Conditioning Agent
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
Turmeric extract, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can help brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Anti-inflammatory, brightening
Watch for
Can temporarily stain skin yellow
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammatory
Skin Conditioning Agent
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Holy basil extract, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Skin Conditioning Agent
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Red algae extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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 PHA that provides gentle exfoliation and hydration, suitable for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Used to improve the texture and feel of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid that improves moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A potent antioxidant that can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant
Watch for
May cause temporary skin darkening in some individuals
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid with excellent moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, plumping and hydrating.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller molecular weight form of sodium hyaluronate for deeper hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of sodium hyaluronate that provides long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Another salt form of hyaluronic acid, contributing to skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration