The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Helps to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Texture
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, barrier support
Draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that hydrates and acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A fatty alcohol that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light emollient derived from coconut oil.
Usually helps with
Emollience, spreadability
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Moisture, barrier support
Helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and improve skin tone.
Usually helps with
Hyperpigmentation, uneven tone
Watch for
Can cause irritation in some individuals.
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil
A lightweight oil rich in antioxidants.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, emollience
The brand's patented liquid oxygen technology, claimed to support skin cell health and ingredient efficacy.
Usually helps with
Skin cell health, ingredient enhancement
Watch for
Effectiveness is proprietary and not independently verified in typical cosmetic science literature.
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that signals the skin to repair itself, promoting collagen production.
Usually helps with
Firming, wrinkle reduction
Active
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Works with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to reduce inflammation and support collagen.
Usually helps with
Firming, wrinkle reduction
Active
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A peptide that mimics the effects of Botox by relaxing facial muscles, reducing expression lines.
Usually helps with
Expression lines, wrinkle reduction
Watch for
Can cause temporary muscle weakness in sensitive individuals.
A peptide that works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by inhibiting muscle contractions.
Usually helps with
Wrinkle reduction, smoothing
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Used as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation.
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative. Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that offers antioxidant benefits and can help brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
Watch for
Can be less potent than L-Ascorbic Acid for some concerns.
Fragrance
Pentadecalactone
A synthetic musk compound used for fragrance. Can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability