A fatty acid derivative that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Components of sunflower oil that help to condition and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A stable, plant-derived emollient that mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent hydration and barrier support.
Usually helps with
Hydration, barrier support
A versatile vitamin that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and regulate oil production. Also helps with tone.
Usually helps with
Oiliness, visible pores, uneven tone, barrier support
Watch for
Can cause flushing or irritation in very sensitive individuals at higher concentrations, though this formula is generally well-tolerated.
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Occlusion, smooth feel
Watch for
Can feel heavy on oily skin for some, but generally considered safe and non-irritating.
A type of ceramide that is a key component of the skin's natural barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect against environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping effects.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's microbiome and act as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Microbiome support
A form of Vitamin C that provides antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be unstable and lose efficacy over time, especially when exposed to light and air.
An essential fatty acid that helps to maintain the skin's barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier function, hydration
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and can support wound healing.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin repair
An amino acid that plays a role in skin conditioning and hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helping to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
An amino acid that helps to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, moisture
An amino acid that helps to maintain the skin's moisture barrier and hydration.
Usually helps with
Moisture barrier, hydration
An amino acid that helps to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, moisture
An amino acid that helps to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, moisture
An amino acid that helps to maintain the skin's moisture barrier and hydration.
Usually helps with
Moisture barrier, hydration
An amino acid that acts as an antioxidant and helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, hydration
An amino acid that helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A salt of lactic acid, it's a humectant that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Chelating Agent
Sodium Gluconate
A salt of gluconic acid, it helps to stabilize the formula and can also have moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Formula stabilization, moisture
Pro-vitamin B5, a humectant that attracts water to the skin, improving hydration and barrier function. Also has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, barrier support, soothing
Emollient
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
A rich oil known for its nourishing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
An essential fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and maintain hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier strength, hydration
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and can support collagen production.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin support
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Hydration, elasticity
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps to bind moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Film Former
Maltodextrin§
A polysaccharide that can help to form a film on the skin, providing a smooth feel and potentially some hydration.
Usually helps with
Smooth feel, hydration
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A gentle preservative that also has some chelating properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations, but typically safe in cosmetic formulations.
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Glucoside
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A mild, water-soluble emulsifier used to create stable emulsions.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
A thickening agent derived from cellulose that helps to improve the texture and consistency of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent, improving product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, stabilization
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals, especially at higher concentrations.
Fragrance
Fragrance (Parfum)
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential allergen for sensitive individuals.
Watch for
Potential for skin sensitivity or allergic reactions.