Solvent
Water / Aqua / Eau
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture to the skin, improving hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A classic humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Rich in fatty acids, it provides excellent moisturization and helps to soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
A hydrating agent that helps to retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A versatile ingredient that acts as a humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A stable, plant-derived lipid that mimics skin's natural oils, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
An emulsifier that helps create a stable and pleasant texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A gentle emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
A derivative of inulin that can help condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
A skin-conditioning agent with antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also enhances skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Disodium Edta
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
A thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar alcohol that can help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Film Former
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Forms a film on the skin, which can help with texture and product feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can contribute to microplastic pollution.
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
A mushroom extract known for its superior hydrating properties, often compared to hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, plumping and hydrating.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A natural thickening agent that improves product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide Np
A lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function, crucial for hydration and protection.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, mature skin
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties, it helps to calm and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin E, it protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Peptide
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
A peptide that supports skin structure and elasticity, contributing to a firmer appearance.
Usually helps with
Mature, aging skin