The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
A fatty acid ester that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Another emollient that improves skin texture and feel.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it's a skin-replenishing ingredient that helps restore moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dry, mature skin
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A versatile ingredient that enhances hydration and helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate SE
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin, also acting as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds water, hydrating the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Soothing
Ectoin
A natural compound known for its protective and soothing properties, helping to shield skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, stressed skin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a hydrating film on the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A signaling peptide that can help reduce inflammation and support collagen production.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Another peptide that works with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 to support skin's firmness and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging
A peptide that may help improve skin texture and firmness.
Usually helps with
Mature skin
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid with enhanced skin penetration and moisture retention.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Smaller molecules of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A potent antioxidant found in grapes and berries, known for its anti-aging and protective benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types, anti-aging
Essential Fatty Acid
Linolenic Acid
An omega-3 fatty acid that helps maintain the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive skin
Essential Fatty Acid
Linoleic Acid
An omega-6 fatty acid that is crucial for a healthy skin barrier and can help with acne.
Usually helps with
All skin types, acne-prone skin
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide NP
A lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised skin
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide AP
Another ceramide that supports skin barrier health and hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised skin
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide EOP
A ceramide that plays a key role in the skin's outermost layer, helping to prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised skin
Skin-Replenishing
Phytosphingosine
A lipid that helps to restore the skin barrier and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, sensitive skin
Emollient/Skin-Replenishing
Phospholipids
Components of cell membranes that help maintain skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Soothing
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Extract from edelweiss plant stem cells, known for antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, anti-aging
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
A wax ester that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing lightweight moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Soothing
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, it also helps moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, dry skin
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, it's a highly effective moisturizer that mimics skin's natural oils.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
A carbohydrate complex that binds to keratin in the skin, providing long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A beneficial ingredient that can help improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging
Solvent/Penetration Enhancer
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Helps to improve the solubility and delivery of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative/Skin-Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also helps to preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
A common humectant and solvent that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from plant sugars.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A mild emulsifier used to create stable emulsions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Preservative
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Derived from castor oil, it has emollient and antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
A fatty acid derivative that helps stabilize emulsions and has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Caprylyl Glycol
A humectant that also enhances the efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Skin-Replenishing
Cholesterol
A lipid that is a natural component of skin cell membranes, helping to strengthen the barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry, mature skin
A thickening agent used to give the product its gel-like consistency.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Surfactant/Emulsifier
Coco-Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant and emulsifier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Emulsifier
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
A polymer used to thicken and stabilize the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/pH Adjuster
Sodium Lactate
A salt of lactic acid, it's a humectant and helps maintain skin's natural moisturizing factor.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Texture Enhancer
Hydroxyapatite
A mineral compound that can help improve skin texture and provide a blurring effect.
Usually helps with
All skin types
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to be skin-compatible.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
A thickening agent used to improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Emulsifier
Xanthan Gum
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
pH Adjuster/Chelating Agent
Sodium Citrate
Used to adjust pH and improve product stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
Citric Acid
An alpha-hydroxy acid used to adjust pH; in higher concentrations, it can exfoliate.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause sensitivity in high concentrations.
Chelating Agent
Sodium Gluconate
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative that helps prevent bacterial contamination.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.