The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Helps to draw moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types in high concentrations.
Humectant
METHYLPROPANEDIOL
A solvent and humectant that helps improve the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A classic humectant that draws water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A versatile ingredient that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A multi-tasking ingredient that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce redness, and minimize the appearance of pores.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier support, tone
Watch for
Can cause flushing or irritation in some individuals, especially at higher concentrations or when combined with other potent actives.
A provitamin of B5 that hydrates, soothes, and aids in skin barrier repair.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing, barrier repair
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties, it helps calm irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Preservative
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some.
Antioxidant
THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED EXTRACT
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Active
CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT
A star ingredient for soothing and repairing, it helps calm redness and inflammation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction, healing
A compound derived from Centella Asiatica, known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
Another key component of Centella Asiatica, it aids in skin repair and has anti-inflammatory effects.
Usually helps with
Repair, soothing
Also from Centella Asiatica, it contributes to skin regeneration and has antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Regeneration, antioxidant
A common solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE
A mild emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation
Emulsifier
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
A gentle emulsifier derived from amino acids.
Usually helps with
Formulation
Peptide
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8
A peptide that helps reduce the appearance of redness and soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness
Watch for
Peptides are generally well-tolerated, but individual sensitivities can occur.
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE
A gentle, water-soluble emulsifier used to stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Formulation
A thickening agent used to create gel-like textures. Can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Texture
Watch for
Can cause irritation in high concentrations or for very sensitive skin.
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
A humectant that helps improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A solvent and humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients and provides hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A natural thickening agent that improves product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
A carbohydrate that can act as a binder and emollient.
Usually helps with
Texture
Surfactant
SODIUM SURFACTIN
A mild, biodegradable surfactant that can help with cleansing and emulsification.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, formulation
Watch for
Can be drying for some skin types.
A polysaccharide that can have moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, conditioning
Used to adjust pH, can also act as an exfoliant in higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can cause irritation or sensitivity, especially for dry or sensitive skin.
Chelating Agent
SODIUM PHYTATE
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Antioxidant
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
A synthetic antioxidant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, preservation
Colorant
YELLOW 5 (CI 19140)
A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions and skin sensitivity.
Colorant
BLUE 1 (CI 42090)
A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions and skin sensitivity.