The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps to replenish the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, combination skin
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization and balancing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or acne-prone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A lightweight, plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it nourishes and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, mature, damaged skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
A stable, saturated form of squalene, it's a highly effective moisturizer that doesn't feel greasy.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
A natural polysaccharide known for its exceptional hydrating and skin-plumping properties, often referred to as 'snow mushroom'.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Rich in fatty acids, it helps to soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, mature, sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients in the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
A gentle emulsifier that aids in creating a stable cream formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
A mild emulsifier that also provides skin conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil
Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps to improve skin texture and tone.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially mature or scarred
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects it from dehydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
The brand's patented liquid oxygen technology, claimed to support skin cell health and microcirculation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A synthetic peptide that mimics epidermal growth factor (EGF), promoting cell regeneration and skin repair.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, damaged skin
Another synthetic peptide that supports cell growth and differentiation, aiding in skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, damaged skin
A synthetic peptide that can help stimulate collagen production for firmer skin.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, loss of firmness
A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, wrinkles
A synthetic peptide that may contribute to improved skin texture and firmness.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, texture concerns
A skin-identical lipid that helps restore the skin barrier and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
Another type of ceramide that supports skin barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
Helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve skin's resilience.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
A key ceramide that plays a role in maintaining skin barrier integrity.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
Part of the ceramide complex that supports skin barrier health.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
Active
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
A peptide that may help to promote lash growth, but in skincare, it can support skin structure.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firmness
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A signaling peptide that encourages collagen production, helping to firm the skin.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firmness, wrinkles
Active
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Known for its ability to reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes, and can also help with skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Puffiness, dark circles, hydration
Active
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
A peptide that may support the production of keratin, potentially improving skin texture and appearance.
Usually helps with
Skin texture, anti-aging
A form of Vitamin E, it protects skin from environmental damage and has moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping effects.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it also effectively hydrates and plumps the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Helps to condition and soften the skin, and can provide antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
A source of amino acids that can help improve skin's texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that is a component of collagen, helping to maintain skin's structure and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid essential for collagen synthesis, contributing to skin firmness and elasticity.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Amino Acid
Acetyl Glutamine
A derivative of glutamine, an amino acid that plays a role in skin hydration and repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common and effective humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A multifunctional ingredient used as a solvent, humectant, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Active
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
A synthetic ceramide-like molecule that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
Active
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Another synthetic ceramide-like molecule that supports skin barrier function and helps reduce irritation.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin
A phospholipid that helps to stabilize emulsions and can also act as an emollient.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Chlorella Ferment
A fermented algae extract rich in nutrients and antioxidants, potentially offering skin-soothing and revitalizing benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
Pomegranate extract is rich in antioxidants and may help to brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dull skin
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Angelica Acutiloba Extract
Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it may offer skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation in some individuals
Active
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Contains fermented folic acid (Vitamin B9), which is important for cell growth and repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types, anti-aging
A lipid that helps to restore and maintain the skin's barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised skin
An emulsifier that can sometimes be associated with skin irritation or penetration enhancement.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
A polysaccharide used as a binder and to improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
A common preservative that can also act as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. Can be an allergen for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions or irritation
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, and acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types