The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration and improving skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin and helps with spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and improves the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A moisturizing agent that also helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Pentylene Glycol
Draws moisture to the skin and can help preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
1,2 Hexanediol
Provides hydration and helps to preserve the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths skin, and helps to stabilize the product's texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients, but can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Normal, dry skin
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
A nourishing oil that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Soothing/Fragrance
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Known for its calming properties and pleasant scent, but can be irritating for very sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation due to fragrance
Soothing/Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Extract
Contains beneficial compounds that help soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing/Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Provides antioxidant benefits and helps to calm the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Fragrance
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Adds moisturizing properties and a characteristic rose scent.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation due to fragrance
Soothing/Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Known for its cooling and calming effects on the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Contains compounds that help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that effectively hydrates the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Absorbent/Texturizer
Silica
Can help absorb excess oil and improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
Emollient/Occlusive
Dimethicone
Forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Emulsifier
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Helps to create the desired texture and stability of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Works with Steareth-2 to emulsify the formula; can be a mild irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal, dry skin
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Thickener/Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Contributes to the product's texture and stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A highly effective moisturizer that mimics the skin's natural oils.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Helps to maintain the correct pH balance of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Emulsifier
Xanthan Gum
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a smooth, silky feel to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients; can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Normal, dry skin
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Derived from seaweed, it helps to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Helps to protect the product from degradation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion of oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Film Former
Acacia Senegal Gum
Provides texture and can form a light film on the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a light color to the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Caprylyl Glycol
Adds moisture to the skin and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Helps to prevent microbial growth in the product; can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative that helps prevent spoilage; can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of mold and yeast; can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation
A component of rose oil, providing a floral scent. Can be an allergen for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential allergen
A component of rose oil, providing a floral scent. Can be an allergen for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential allergen