The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Licorice root extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Redness, uneven tone
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
A botanical extract with antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Hydrator
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it hydrates and brightens the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dullness
Hydrator
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Juice
Provides hydration and a dose of vitamins.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dullness
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, plumpness
Soothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, it calms irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Redness, irritation
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
A powerful humectant that can hold more water than hyaluronic acid, providing intense hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, plumpness
Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Derived from soy, these amino acids can help strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Redness, irritation
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
A traditional herbal ingredient with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, soothing
Thickener
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
A natural gum used to thicken formulations.
Thickener
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Guar gum, used as a thickening agent.
A polysaccharide that can help hydrate and soothe the skin, and support barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
A type of sugar that can help hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Plant-derived sterols that can help condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, conditioning
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Extract from cabbage leaf, potentially offering antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Sweet potato root extract, may offer antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A common thickening agent derived from fermented sugar.
A carbohydrate used as a binder or thickener.
A solvent and humectant that can also have antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Fragrance Ingredient
Benzyl Benzoate
A common fragrance ingredient that can be a skin irritant for some.
Watch for
Potential irritation for sensitive skin
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential allergen or irritant for sensitive skin.
Watch for
Potential irritation or allergic reactions