The primary base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Derived from jojoba oil, these esters help to soften and smooth the skin, aiding in makeup removal.
Usually helps with
Softening skin, makeup removal
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to dissolve makeup.
Usually helps with
Smooth feel, makeup removal
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
An emollient that gives the product a silky texture and helps spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant used for cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps create foam and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, foam
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A mild anionic surfactant known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Buffering Agent
Sodium Citrate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
A natural amino acid derivative that helps hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin protection
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can cause mild sensitivity in some
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that can help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-derived humectant that provides long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
A solvent and humectant that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
An emollient that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, preservation
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
A very mild surfactant derived from oat amino acids, known for its gentle cleansing.
Usually helps with
Ultra-gentle cleansing
Buffering Agent
Citric Acid
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Provides a natural color to the product.
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Fragrance Ingredient
Sclareolide
A synthetic aroma compound derived from clary sage, used for fragrance.
Watch for
Potential allergen for some
A form of Vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's natural balance and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support, balance