The base liquid for the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Helps to improve skin tone, reduce redness, and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Redness, uneven tone, barrier support
Watch for
Can cause flushing or irritation in very sensitive individuals at high concentrations.
A hydrating ingredient that also helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Emulsifier
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Helps to keep the oil and water components of the formula mixed.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Forms a protective barrier on the skin, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothness, barrier function
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
A modern UV filter that helps protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UV protection
Helps to give the product its texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
Softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Texture
Dispersing Agent
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Helps to evenly distribute mineral UV filters.
Usually helps with
Even application
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be derived from ethoxylated ingredients, which may have concerns for some users.
Helps to absorb excess oil and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Oil control, texture
Emollient
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
A plant-derived oil that can help condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, conditioning
Watch for
Soy allergy concerns for some.
Soothing Agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Soothes and hydrates the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Calms inflammation and supports skin healing.
Usually helps with
Redness, irritation, barrier repair
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be derived from ethoxylated ingredients, which may have concerns for some users.
A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability, emollience
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Used in mineral sunscreens to help disperse UV filters.
Usually helps with
UV filter dispersion
Thickener
Aluminum Stearate
Helps to thicken the formula and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A gentle antioxidant that also helps to preserve the formula.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, preservation
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, emollience
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal stability and skin compatibility.
Usually helps with
pH balance
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A form of Vitamin B5 that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Helps to solubilize oils and fragrances in water-based formulas.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be derived from ethoxylated ingredients; potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A form of Vitamin E that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
A photostabilizer that helps protect the skin from UV damage.
Usually helps with
UV protection
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in the product.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.