The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration and helping to maintain the skin's moisture barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, combination skin
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates lather and gently cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Helps to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning Agent
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Water
Rich in electrolytes and nutrients, it hydrates and replenishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, dehydrated skin
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A co-surfactant that enhances lather and cleansing properties, derived from coconut oil. Can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation in very sensitive individuals
Surfactant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
A very mild amphoteric surfactant that gently cleanses without stripping.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
Humectant/Preservative Booster
1,2-Hexanediol
A multi-functional ingredient that hydrates and helps preserve the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Pentylene Glycol
A hydrating ingredient that also aids in preservation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Skin Conditioning Agent
Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants and vitamins that can help brighten and revitalize the skin.
Usually helps with
Dull, normal, combination skin
Humectant/Soothing Agent
Panthenol
A form of Vitamin B5 that attracts and holds moisture, soothes the skin, and supports barrier repair.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, normal skin
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, offering antimicrobial benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin E that protects the skin from free radical damage. Can be comedogenic for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for pore-clogging in acne-prone individuals
Antioxidant/Preservative Booster
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula and boost preservative efficacy.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative Booster/Skin Conditioning Agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and has mild moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds scent to the product. Can be a common cause of irritation and allergic reactions for sensitive skin.
Watch for
Potential for irritation, redness, and allergic reactions
Solvent/Viscosity Adjuster
Hexylene Glycol
A solvent that can also help adjust product thickness. Can be drying for some.
Usually helps with
Oily, normal skin
Watch for
Potential for dryness or irritation in sensitive or dry skin
Vitamin B12, used here to give the product its pink hue.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the formula for optimal efficacy and skin compatibility.
Usually helps with
All skin types