The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a smooth feel and helps to lock in moisture, creating a protective barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can feel heavy on very oily skin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Nourishing butter that softens and smooths the skin, rich in fatty acids and vitamins.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
A blend of fatty acids that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths skin, helps to improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Active
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A stable and potent form of Vitamin C that brightens, firms, and protects against environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Dullness, uneven tone, loss of firmness
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals
Helps to absorb excess oil and provides a smooth finish.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Alcohol
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Mimics skin's natural oils to provide hydration and improve elasticity.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light, conditioning ester that improves skin feel and spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
A multi-functional ingredient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Active
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A peptide that helps to reduce inflammation and support collagen production, contributing to firmer skin.
Usually helps with
Loss of firmness, wrinkles
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A signaling peptide that encourages collagen synthesis, improving skin's texture and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Loss of firmness, wrinkles
Active
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A lipid-soluble Vitamin C derivative that penetrates deeply to brighten and protect skin.
Usually helps with
Dullness, uneven tone, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but some sensitivity is possible
A crucial lipid that helps to restore the skin barrier, improving hydration and preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Dryness, compromised barrier
A conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Surfactant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps to cleanse and emulsify.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An essential fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and maintain hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used in low concentrations for pH adjustment and mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Dullness, texture
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Plant-derived sterols that help to soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, sensitive skin
A sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Forms a protective barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
A high-performance emollient that provides excellent skin feel and moisturization.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A soothing and antioxidant ingredient that helps protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that improves skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Glucoside
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Glucoside
A non-ionic emulsifier derived from plant sugars.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A seaweed-derived ingredient used to thicken formulations and provide a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Laurate
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
A synthetic ester that provides emollience and improves texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
A triglyceride that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types