The base of the formulation, used to dissolve other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, oily skin
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Helps to mix oil and water components, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A derivative of coconut oil and glycerin, it replenishes skin and helps to reduce moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Emulsifier/Emollient
Stearic Acid
A fatty acid that helps to stabilize the formula and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, and helps to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Rarely causes irritation
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dry, very dry skin
Watch for
Can be heavy for oily or acne-prone skin
Humectant/Soothing Agent
Panthenol
A form of Vitamin B5 that attracts moisture to the skin and has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and sensitive
A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects it from dehydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
The patented liquid oxygen technology is claimed to enhance skin cell health and improve ingredient efficacy.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular weight hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin to hydrate.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dehydrated
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that draws moisture to the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dehydrated
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing moisture and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including oily and acne-prone
Soothing Agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it can help calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive and irritated
Solvent/Viscosity Decreaser
Dipropylene Glycol
A solvent that can also act as a humectant, but can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals
Fragrance
Pentadecalactone
A synthetic musk compound used as a fragrance ingredient.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for fragrance sensitivity or allergic reactions
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the product, ensuring optimal performance and stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types