The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps to replenish skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
A gentle emulsifier derived from olive oil, helping to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Another emulsifier derived from olive oil, working with Cetearyl Olivate.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
A mixture of triglycerides that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, emollience
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens skin, also acting as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
A type of ceramide that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness, anti-aging
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
A solvent and humectant that can enhance the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Active
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, barrier repair, redness
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A skin-conditioning agent with antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Colorant
Bismuth Oxychloride
A mineral compound used for color and shimmer. It can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Usually helps with
Cosmetic appearance
Watch for
Potential for irritation or breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Preservation
A classic humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
A rich, nourishing oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
A rich emollient, but its sourcing can be controversial due to environmental concerns.
Usually helps with
Emollience
Watch for
Sustainability concerns.
A solvent and humectant that also has some antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A fatty alcohol that is a natural component of the skin barrier, helping to improve its function.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
A lipid that is a component of ceramides, helping to support the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, inflammation
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also acts as a solvent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
A rich, moisturizing oil packed with fatty acids and vitamins.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, barrier support
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Baobab seed oil, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, known for its moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize emulsions and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsion stability, skin conditioning
Active
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
A type of seaweed extract known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, potentially supporting collagen production.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-aging
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of sodium hyaluronate that provides sustained hydration and a plumping effect.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid broken down into smaller molecules that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Active
Centella Asiatica Extract
A concentrated extract of Centella Asiatica, known for its potent soothing and healing benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, barrier repair, anti-inflammatory
A powerful humectant that can hold many times its weight in water, providing surface hydration and plumping.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller molecular weight form of sodium hyaluronate for enhanced skin penetration and hydration.
Usually helps with
Enhanced hydration