The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dry skin
Film Former
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to form a film on the skin, which can improve texture and provide a smooth feel. Can sometimes feel tight.
Usually helps with
Texture improvement
Watch for
Potential for a tight feeling
A versatile ingredient that can help with redness, barrier support, and oil regulation.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier support, oil control
Watch for
Can cause flushing in some individuals
Thickener
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
A plant-derived gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, often used to calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness
Active
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Smaller fragments of collagen that can help with hydration and skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Hydration, firmness
A form of collagen that can help to hydrate and improve the skin's surface texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Contains collagen components that can aid in skin hydration and suppleness.
Usually helps with
Hydration, suppleness
Active
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Plant-derived proteins that can help with skin hydration and a smoother appearance.
Usually helps with
Hydration, smoothness
Active
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
A peptide that signals the skin to repair itself, often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firmness
Active
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A peptide known for its ability to temporarily reduce the appearance of expression lines.
Usually helps with
Expression lines
Active
Copper Tripeptide-1
A peptide that supports skin repair and collagen production.
Usually helps with
Skin repair, firmness
Peptides that can help to improve skin's elasticity and hydration.
Usually helps with
Elasticity, hydration
Peptides that can help to improve skin's overall appearance and texture.
Usually helps with
Skin appearance, texture
A compound found in Centella Asiatica, known for its soothing and healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
Another compound from Centella Asiatica, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
A key component of Centella Asiatica, known for its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effects.
Usually helps with
Wound healing, anti-inflammatory
A powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture in the skin, plumping and hydrating.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Active
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Active
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Smaller molecules of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate the skin more easily for surface hydration.
Usually helps with
Surface hydration
Active
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
A cationic form of hyaluronic acid that binds to the skin, providing long-lasting moisture.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to attract and retain water.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Active
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a hydrating film on the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Surface hydration, barrier support
Active
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller, more easily absorbed form of hyaluronic acid for deeper hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Active
Potassium Hyaluronate
Another salt form of hyaluronic acid that helps to maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A form of Vitamin B5 that acts as a humectant and emollient, soothing and moisturizing the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
A polysaccharide gum used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
A plant-derived gum used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Usually helps with
Texture
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, preservation
A beneficial ingredient known for its anti-aging and skin-restoring properties.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, skin repair
Soothing Agent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, preservation
A thickening agent derived from seaweed, used to improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A common thickening agent that improves product texture and stability.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
A common humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Viscosity Adjuster
Potassium Chloride
Used to adjust the viscosity of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Texture
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that helps to protect the skin and the formulation.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Known for its soothing, moisturizing, and skin-protecting properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, moisturizing
A sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A versatile ingredient that acts as a humectant, solvent, and emollient.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
A gentle emulsifier used to blend oil and water components in a formula.
Usually helps with
Texture
Iron oxide yellow, used as a colorant.
Iron oxide red, used as a colorant.
