The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Helps to hydrate the skin and improve product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Softens and smooths the skin, providing a light feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Water
Extracted from Artemisia leaves, known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Irritated, sensitive, or redness-prone skin
Emollient/Conditioning Agent
Methyl Trimethicone
Provides a smooth, silky feel and helps with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A multi-tasking vitamin that helps improve skin tone, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dull, uneven tone, or barrier-compromised
Watch for
Can cause temporary flushing or irritation in very sensitive individuals at higher concentrations, though this is a moderate concentration.
Emollient/Conditioning Agent
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Improves skin feel and provides conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
1,2-Hexanediol
A hydrating ingredient that also helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Helps to blend oil and water and provides a smooth skin feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Softens and smooths the skin, providing a non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and helps repair the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, or compromised skin
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion, blending oil and water components.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Helps to thicken the product and stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Emollient
Stearic Acid
A fatty acid that helps to emulsify and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Thickener
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Improves skin feel and helps to thicken the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Texture Enhancer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Provides a smooth, matte finish and improves the feel of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Palmitic Acid
A fatty acid that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Arachidyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds a pleasant scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Those who enjoy fragranced products
Watch for
Can be irritating or cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Emulsifier/Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
Helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and moisturizes the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A hydrating ingredient that helps improve skin moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Glucoside
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and provides skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve product stability and performance by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients; generally considered safe in rinse-off products.
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A hydrating ingredient that also helps to improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Skin Conditioning Agent
Lecithin
A natural phospholipid that helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative/Skin Conditioning Agent
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Texture Enhancer
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and improve the product's feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Works with Artemisia Water to calm and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Irritated, sensitive, or redness-prone skin
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
A potent ingredient known for its healing, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Irritated, sensitive, or damaged skin