The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A gentle surfactant that creates foam and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be slightly drying for very sensitive skin
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps to lift dirt and oil.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Film Former
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to create the texture and consistency of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a soft feel to the skin and helps with product texture.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Emollient
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
A fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the product.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Soothing Agent
Mel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait de Miel
Known for its humectant, antioxidant, and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or irritated
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Rich in antioxidants and can help soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive or irritated skin
A peptide that can help calm inflammation and support skin barrier function, often used in acne treatments.
Usually helps with
Acne-prone skin
Soothing Agent
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Derived from frankincense, it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Inflamed or irritated skin
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to thicken and stabilize the product's texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A skin-conditioning agent that also helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation in some individuals
Used as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. Can be a skin irritant in higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
Oily skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals
Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Adds scent to the product.
Watch for
Can cause irritation, allergies, or photosensitivity in some individuals
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation if pH is too low
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation if pH is too high
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning Agent
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate
A silicon-based ingredient that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance Ingredient
Linalool
A common fragrance component.
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in some individuals
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Colorant
CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
A white pigment used for color.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Colorant
CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)
Pigments used to provide color.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A key ingredient for treating acne. It helps to dry out pimples, reduce oiliness, and unclog pores. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial for breakout-prone skin.
Usually helps with
Acne-prone skin, oily skin, blackheads, sebaceous filaments
Watch for
Can be drying or irritating if overused or if skin is sensitive. Start slowly and monitor skin's reaction.