The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Active
SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE
A fermented rice extract known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, brightening
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A humectant that also helps improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps to lock in moisture, creating a protective barrier.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, moisture retention
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some.
A skin-identical lipid that moisturizes and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Hydration, barrier support
Emollient
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE
A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Emollience, stabilization
Emollient
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
A fatty acid ester that provides a rich, emollient feel.
Usually helps with
Rich emollience
Emollient
DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE
A plant-derived ester that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emollient
BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, luxurious feel.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
Emollient
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE
An emollient that helps to create a smooth application and a protective feel.
Usually helps with
Smooth application, protection
Skin-Conditioning Agent
INOSITOL
A carbohydrate derivative that helps to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
Emulsifier
SORBITAN TRISTEARATE
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Stabilization
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable cream formulation.
Usually helps with
Stabilization
Antioxidant
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin-Conditioning Agent
CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT
A Japanese marine extract known for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Humectant
CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT
Red algae extract, known for its hydrating and skin-smoothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Hydration, smoothing
Humectant
BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT
Another form of red algae extract, contributing to hydration and skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Antioxidant
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT
Rice bran extract, rich in antioxidants and vitamins that nourish the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishment, antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT
Ginseng extract, known for its antioxidant and revitalizing properties.
Usually helps with
Revitalization, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be stimulating for some.
Skin-Conditioning Agent
ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF EXTRACT
Marjoram leaf extract, used for its skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin-Conditioning Agent
THYMUS SERPYLLUM EXTRACT
Wild thyme extract, providing skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin-Conditioning Agent
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER EXTRACT
Mallow flower extract, known for its soothing and hydrating effects.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Humectant
SODIUM HYALURONATE
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that effectively attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Used for its perceived antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, though scientific evidence for topical benefits is limited.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant (perceived)
Watch for
Primarily aesthetic.
Skin-Conditioning Agent
SERICIN
A protein derived from silk, known for its moisturizing and smoothing properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, smoothing
Emollient
PHYTOSTERYL MACADAMIATE
A plant-derived emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, conditioning
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emulsifier
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER
A synthetic polymer used as an emulsifier and thickener.
Usually helps with
Texture, stabilization
Emulsifier
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable cream.
Usually helps with
Stabilization
A synthetic emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water.
Usually helps with
Stabilization
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some.
A humectant that also helps to improve product texture and penetration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Emollient
DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
A silicone polymer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and helps to lock in moisture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, moisture retention
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some.
Preservative
SODIUM BENZOATE
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
A PHA that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Preservative
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Fragrance
PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Watch for
Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Can help ingredients penetrate, but may be drying or irritating for some skin types.
Usually helps with
Solvent
Watch for
Potential for dryness and irritation.
Preservative
PHENOXYETHANOL
A widely used preservative that helps prevent bacterial contamination.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Fragrance Ingredient
CITRAL
A component of fragrance, can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Fragrance Ingredient
LIMONENE
A component of fragrance, can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Fragrance Ingredient
LINALOOL
A component of fragrance, can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.
A mineral used to give products a subtle shimmer or color.
Usually helps with
Color, shimmer
Used in conjunction with other colorants to create specific shades.
Colorant
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)
A white pigment used for color.
Colorant
VIOLET 2 (CI 60725)
A synthetic colorant.