The base of the formulation, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A plant-derived humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin and improves product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be slightly irritating for very sensitive skin in high concentrations.
Emollient
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A classic humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
METHYLPROPANEDIOL
A humectant that helps to hydrate the skin and improve the feel of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth skin, and also aids in stabilizing the emulsion.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
STEARYL ALCOHOL
Another fatty alcohol that provides emollience and texture to the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER
A rich emollient derived from mango seeds, providing moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some individuals.
A versatile form of Vitamin B3 that helps improve skin tone, reduce inflammation, and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dull, congested, or acne-prone
Watch for
Can cause temporary flushing or redness in sensitive individuals, especially at higher concentrations.
Peptide
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-1
A peptide that may help to improve skin firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, aging concerns
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8
A peptide known for its ability to relax facial muscles, potentially reducing the appearance of expression lines.
Usually helps with
Aging concerns, expression lines
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3
Another peptide that works on expression lines by influencing neurotransmitter release.
Usually helps with
Aging concerns, expression lines
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2
A peptide that may help to improve skin firmness and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, aging concerns
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER
A peptide that may help to soothe and calm the skin, while also supporting firmness.
Usually helps with
Sensitive skin, aging concerns
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1
A signaling peptide that encourages collagen production, helping to improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Aging concerns, loss of firmness
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7
Works synergistically with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to reduce inflammation and support collagen production.
Usually helps with
Aging concerns, inflammation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
A dipeptide with antioxidant properties that can help protect skin from glycation and environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types, aging concerns
Skin-Identical Ingredient
CERAMIDE NP
A lipid that is naturally found in the skin, crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or aging skin
Skin-Identical Ingredient
CERAMIDE AP
Another type of ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or aging skin
Skin-Identical Ingredient
CERAMIDE EOP
A key ceramide that helps to restore the skin barrier and improve overall skin health.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or aging skin
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and maintain the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that contributes to skin hydration and repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps in skin repair and collagen synthesis.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that acts as a humectant and plays a role in skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An essential amino acid that supports skin health and repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps with wound healing and collagen production, and can also act as a pH adjuster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations or if formulation pH is too high.
An amino acid that is a component of collagen and helps maintain skin structure.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, plumping and hydrating it.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
Humectant
SODIUM HYALURONATE
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, which also effectively attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated
An essential fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or acne-prone skin
Another essential fatty acid that supports skin barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or aging skin
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helping to bind moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
The salt form of lactic acid, acting as a humectant to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Soothing Agent
PANTHENOL
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and aids in skin repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or irritated
A form of Vitamin E, providing antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some.
Antioxidant
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
A more stable derivative of Vitamin E, offering antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some.
A sugar beet-derived amino acid that acts as a humectant, helping to hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that helps retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Vitamin B12, which can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar alcohol that helps to increase skin's water-binding capacity and improve barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A derivative of xylitol that enhances skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
A derivative of xylitol that works with aquaporins to improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Emollient
SORBITAN OLIVATE
Derived from olive oil, it helps to emulsify the product and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
A cellulose derivative used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener/Stabilizer
XANTHAN GUM
A polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier/Emollient
CETEARYL OLIVATE
Derived from olive oil, it helps to create a stable emulsion and provides skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
SORBITAN LAURATE
An emulsifier derived from sorbitol and lauric acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin-Identical Ingredient
PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
A lipid that is a component of ceramides, helping to restore the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or acne-prone skin
Emollient/Skin-Identical Ingredient
CHOLESTEROL
A lipid that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised, or aging skin
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients. Can be a source of ethoxylated impurities.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination if not manufactured properly.
Humectant/Solvent
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
A humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin and can also act as a solvent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant/Preservative Booster
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
An antioxidant that can also boost the efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Conditioning Agent
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN
Provides amino acids to help condition and strengthen the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
A polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients. Can be a source of ethoxylated impurities.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination if not manufactured properly.
Thickener/Emulsifier
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
A polymer used to thicken and stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Occlusive
DIMETHICONE
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and creates a protective barrier on the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Chelating Agent
SODIUM PHYTATE
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE
A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formulation from degradation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative/Antimicrobial
LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
All skin types
pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
CITRIC ACID
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation. In higher concentrations, it can act as an AHA exfoliant.
Usually helps with
All skin types (as pH adjuster)
Watch for
Can cause irritation or sensitivity if pH is too low.
Humectant/Preservative Booster
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
A humectant that also helps to boost the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative Booster/Emollient
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances the efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
PHENOXYETHANOL
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.
Fragrance
PARFUM/FRAGRANCE*
Adds scent to the product. The asterisk indicates it's a proprietary blend.
Usually helps with
None (potential irritant)
Watch for
Can cause irritation, allergic reactions, and photosensitivity in sensitive individuals.
Fragrance Ingredient
CITRAL
A component of natural fragrances (like citrus oils) that can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
None (potential irritant)
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions and irritation.
Fragrance Ingredient
LIMONENE
A common fragrance ingredient found in citrus oils, which can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
None (potential irritant)
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions and irritation.