Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps to replenish the skin's surface and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, it nourishes the skin and supports barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and helping to balance oil production.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness, oiliness
Emollient
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
A rich butter that provides deep moisturization and helps to soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, improving spreadability.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Derived from jojoba oil, these esters provide emollience and help to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, conditioning
An amino acid derivative that provides a silky feel and helps to improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothness
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
A plant-derived wax that helps to condition and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, protection
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich butter known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, soothing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, it's an excellent moisturizer that mimics skin's natural lipids.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Emollient
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothness
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
A synthetic emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Can help to absorb excess oil and provide a mattifying effect, though its primary role here might be textural.
Usually helps with
Oil control (minor)
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it nourishes and helps to repair the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, repair
Watch for
Can stain light fabrics
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, it calms irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Soothing
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Also known as Blue Tansy oil, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and gives the product its blue hue.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
Watch for
Can be sensitizing for some in high concentrations
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
A blue-green algae extract rich in antioxidants and nutrients, it can help to protect and nourish the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, nourishment
Soothing
Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
A botanical extract that can help to soothe and calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Fig) Extract
Prickly pear extract, known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, antioxidant
A plant-derived polysaccharide that can help to thicken the formula and provide a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
A plant-derived wax that helps to condition and provide a smooth feel to the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, smoothness
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
A nourishing oil that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, conditioning
Emulsifier
Trihydroxystearin
A derivative of stearic acid that helps to stabilize emulsions and provide a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
A fatty acid ester that acts as an emollient, providing a smooth feel and improving product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Smoothness, spreadability
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
A synthetic emollient that provides a light, non-greasy feel and helps to moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Lightweight moisture
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated to create a more stable, solid texture, providing emollience.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture