The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture to the skin, improving hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, dehydrated skin
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Moisturizes and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
A common and effective humectant that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A humectant that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation in some individuals
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but can be a concern for very oily or acne-prone skin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
A derivative of olive oil that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
Provides hydration and antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Parfum (Fragrance)
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
Helps to give the product its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A nourishing oil rich in fatty acids.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Caprylate
Helps to mix oil and water components.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Help to maintain skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
A skin-conditioning agent that can also help with ingredient penetration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Attracts and retains moisture, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, dehydrated skin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Provides moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
A rich emollient that can be very moisturizing but may clog pores for some.
Usually helps with
Very dry skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone or oily skin
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation in some individuals
Botanical Extract
Gardenia Taitensis Flower
Often used for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types