The base of the formula.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A natural compound that helps protect skin from environmental stress and dehydration.
Usually helps with
Protection, hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that provides sustained hydration.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
Peptide
Copper Tripeptide-1
A peptide that supports collagen production and wound healing.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that signals skin to repair itself, boosting collagen.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
A peptide that promotes cell growth and repair.
Usually helps with
Skin regeneration
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract
Rich in Vitamin C, it helps protect against free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
Peptide
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
A peptide known for its ability to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
Usually helps with
Reducing puffiness, dark circles
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Works with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to reduce inflammation and support collagen.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
Peptide
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
A peptide that helps to improve skin's firmness and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
An enzyme that helps protect cells from oxidative damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich moisturizer that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration, nourishment
Watch for
Can be heavy for some skin types
A plant-based ingredient with anti-aging benefits, often seen as a gentler alternative to retinol.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, skin renewal
Derived from chamomile, it helps to calm and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing irritation
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Known for its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Calming, repairing
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Adenosine
Helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firming
Soothing Agent
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
A derivative of beta-glucan that can help soothe and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
A form of Vitamin B3 that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and brighten.
Usually helps with
Brightening, barrier support, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can cause flushing in high concentrations for some
Help to restore the skin's natural barrier and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Peptide
Rahnella/Soy Protein Ferment
A fermented soy protein that can help improve skin texture and firmness.
Usually helps with
Firming, texture improvement
Antioxidant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
A heat-resistant enzyme that provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Can help temporarily constrict blood vessels, reducing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
Usually helps with
Reducing puffiness, brightening
Thickener
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Helps to thicken the product's texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Helps to stabilize the formula and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Formula stability, skin conditioning
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration enhancement
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Exfoliant
Lactobionic Acid
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Camphanediol
A synthetic compound used for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Pinanediol
A synthetic compound used for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Copper PCA
A copper salt that may have antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and can help with hyperpigmentation.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, brightening
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
A potent antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and can brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A synthetic emulsifier and surfactant.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A fatty acid that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A fatty acid that helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Formula stability, skin conditioning
A synthetic polymer used as a film-former and stabilizer.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A synthetic polymer used as a film-former and stabilizer.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Film Former
PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer that forms a film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Antioxidant
Raspberry Ketone
A natural compound with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
A salt of lactic acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A versatile ingredient used for hydration and as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
pH Adjuster
Potassium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
pH Adjuster
Sodium Metasilicate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Used to adjust the pH of the product and can offer mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation