The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and can improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
A classic humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that replenishes the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
A versatile ingredient used as a solvent, humectant, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
Emulsifier
PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, providing hydration and plumping.
Usually helps with
Dry, dehydrated, aging skin
Active
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A peptide that may help to relax facial muscles, reducing the appearance of expression lines.
Usually helps with
Aging skin, fine lines
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps to hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
A form of Vitamin E that helps to protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An emollient that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Can be occlusive and potentially clog pores for acne-prone skin
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin, providing a smooth feel and reducing water loss.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Film Former
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
A polymer that can form a film on the skin, providing a smoothing effect.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
An emulsifier and emollient that helps to create a smooth texture and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
PEG-100 Stearate
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used as an emulsifier and thickener.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
An emulsifier that helps to disperse oils in water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Surfactant
Potassium Laurate
A surfactant that can help to cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be drying or irritating
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to improve the stability of the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals
Colorant
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its blue hue.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals