The primary ingredient, acting as a base for the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Softens and smooths the skin, improving its texture.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Helps to condition and soften the skin, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration and improving its barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient that moisturizes, soothes, and helps to protect the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry and mature skin
Watch for
Can be heavy for very oily or acne-prone skin
Softens and smooths the skin, contributing to a pleasant texture.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Emollient
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
A plant-derived oil that can help to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation or breakouts in sensitive or acne-prone skin
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps to stabilize the product's texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
Helps to moisturize and condition the skin, and stabilize the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing/Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Contains antioxidants and soothing properties from purslane extract, which can help calm the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and improve product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A moisturizing ingredient that helps to attract water to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients in the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Derived from coconut oil, it helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Absorbent
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
Helps to absorb excess oil and provide a mattifying effect.
Usually helps with
Oily and combination skin
Antioxidant/Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and moisturizes.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Soothing
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract
Contains antioxidants and compounds that may help improve skin texture and radiance.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it can help to condition and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-derived ingredient that binds to the skin's surface and provides long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A stable, non-comedogenic oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Soothing
Panthenol
A form of Vitamin B5 that attracts and holds moisture, and helps to soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative/Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and can also act as a skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some individuals
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Soothing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
A sugar-derived ingredient that provides hydration and can help soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative/Antimicrobial
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Helps to moisturize the skin and can enhance the preservative system.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Opacifier/Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
A synthetic mineral used to create shimmer and opacity, contributing to the 'glow' effect.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Helps to condition the skin and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A mineral that provides shimmer and luminosity, contributing to the 'glow' effect.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Ethically sourced mica is preferred
Binder/Absorbent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Used to improve product texture and absorb excess oil.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Stabilizer
Sclerotium Gum
A plant-derived gum that helps thicken and stabilize the product's texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it moisturizes and helps support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Stabilizer
Cellulose Gum
Helps to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Solvent/Viscosity Decreaser
Hexylene Glycol
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and adjust product viscosity.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for sensitive skin
Thickener/Stabilizer
Xanthan Gum
A common thickening agent that improves product texture and stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used in conjunction with other minerals to create pearlescent effects.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Absorbent/Opacifier
Silica
Helps to absorb excess oil and can contribute to a matte finish or texture.
Usually helps with
Oily and combination skin
Abrasive/Opacifier
Alumina
Used to create texture or opacity in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal stability and skin compatibility.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A derivative of panthenol that helps to moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant or allergen for some individuals
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acidic ingredients
Titanium Dioxide, used as a white pigment and for UV protection.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Iron Oxides, used as pigments to provide color, often in shades of red, yellow, or brown.
Usually helps with
All skin types