The base liquid for the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps to create a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss.
Usually helps with
Most skin types, especially dry or normal
Watch for
Some individuals with acne-prone skin may prefer to avoid silicones, though it is generally considered non-comedogenic.
A highly stable emollient that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent hydration and improving skin's softness and suppleness.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and mature
A powerful humectant that draws water into the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and plump.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental stressors. May also offer mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also has some preservative boosting properties and can improve the texture of formulations.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive individuals.
A multifunctional ingredient used as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive individuals.
Thickener
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations and improve their texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress. It also has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Thickener
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning
Gigartina Stellata Extract
An extract derived from a type of red algae, known for its skin-conditioning and potentially hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Peptide
Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate
A synthetic peptide designed to help reduce the appearance of expression lines by relaxing facial muscles.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging concerns
A peptide that signals cells to produce more collagen, helping to improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging concerns
A signaling peptide that promotes cell growth and repair, aiding in skin regeneration and improving texture.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, anti-aging concerns
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive individuals.
A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, helping to blend oil and water components in the formula. It also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
A derivative of hyaluronic acid that provides hydration and helps to improve skin's moisture retention.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12, known for its skin-conditioning and potentially soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types