Water, the base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Helps to mix oil and water components in a formula.
Usually helps with
Texture
A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps to replenish skin lipids.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
A common humectant that draws moisture from the air to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that can act as a preservative booster and a humectant.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin, and can also act as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut alcohol and fatty acids.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and improve uneven skin tone.
Usually helps with
Uneven tone, dark spots
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation in some individuals.
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil
A lightweight oil rich in antioxidants, known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, antioxidant protection
The brand's patented liquid oxygen technology, intended to support skin cell health and enhance ingredient efficacy.
Usually helps with
Skin cell health
Watch for
The actual benefits of topical oxygen are still debated in dermatology.
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that helps to stimulate collagen production, improving skin firmness and reducing wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Firming, wrinkle reduction
Active
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Works synergistically with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to reduce inflammation and support collagen synthesis.
Usually helps with
Firming, wrinkle reduction
Active
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A peptide that mimics the effects of Botox, helping to relax facial muscles and reduce the appearance of expression lines.
Usually helps with
Expression lines
Watch for
Results are temporary and less dramatic than cosmetic injections.
A peptide that works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by mimicking natural skin-calming processes.
Usually helps with
Wrinkle reduction
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that effectively hydrates the skin by drawing in moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent, can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Texture
Watch for
Potential for irritation.
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics. Can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of other ingredients by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A lipid-soluble form of Vitamin C that is stable and effective at brightening and protecting the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
Fragrance
Pentadecalactone
A synthetic musk compound used for fragrance. While this product is listed as fragrance-free, some synthetic musk compounds can be present in trace amounts.
Watch for
Potential for skin sensitivity or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation, can also have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
pH balance