Solvent
Water / Aqua / Eau
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A plant-derived solvent and humectant that helps improve skin texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be mildly irritating for some sensitive skin types.
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps to lock in moisture.
Usually helps with
Dry, Normal skin
Watch for
Some individuals prefer to avoid silicones.
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
A lightweight silicone that gives a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Some individuals prefer to avoid silicones.
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, Normal skin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
A conditioning agent that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, Normal skin
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, Normal skin
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be mildly irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
A silicone powder that can give a matte finish and smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Oily, Combination skin
Watch for
Some individuals prefer to avoid silicones.
A stable, plant-derived oil that mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization and barrier support.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and mature
Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to stabilize emulsions and provide a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A thickening agent used to create gel-like consistencies.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A modified form of lecithin that helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A lipid that helps to reinforce the skin's barrier function and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Dry, Normal skin
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
An emollient and emulsifier derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A mild emulsifier derived from amino acids.
Usually helps with
Sensitive skin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
A probiotic ingredient that can help to support the skin's microbiome and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin, leading to a plumping effect.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dehydrated
Also known as Vitamin B5, it's a humectant that soothes and moisturizes the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive and dry
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Soothes, protects, and promotes skin healing.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive and irritated
Chelating Agent
Sodium Metaphosphate
Helps to stabilize the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
A nourishing oil from green tea seeds, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and mature
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, generally considered non-irritating.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Caprylate
A fatty acid ester with emulsifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be mildly irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster and skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it penetrates the skin to hydrate and plump.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially aging and sensitive
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
A purified compound from Centella Asiatica, known for its soothing and healing properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, Irritated skin
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin's surface, promoting cell turnover and hydration.
Usually helps with
Normal, Dry, Combination skin
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; may cause mild stinging or irritation, especially when starting.
A carbohydrate that can help to moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular weight hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a hydrating film on the skin's surface, providing long-lasting moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Extract from green tea seeds, rich in antioxidants.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
A lipid that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, Compromised skin barrier
A form of Vitamin E, it's an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
A lipid that is naturally found in the skin and helps to support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry, Compromised skin barrier
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid that offers excellent moisturizing properties and helps to improve skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
All skin types