The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and plump.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Helps to hydrate the skin and improve the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent that replenishes the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A hydrating ingredient that also helps other ingredients absorb better.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and can help improve spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
Emulsifier/Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to mix oil and water, and also softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture, dryness
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Helps to create a stable emulsion, blending oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Texture
Humectant/Preservative Booster
1,2-Hexanediol
Adds hydration and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
Softens and conditions the skin, contributing to a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Emollient/Occlusive
Dimethicone
Forms a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss and provides a smooth finish.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing
Watch for
Can feel heavy on oily skin
A sugar that helps skin retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Mimics skin's natural oils to moisturize and improve barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel without greasiness.
Usually helps with
Texture, lightweight hydration
Emulsifier
Peg-100 Stearate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients in the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture
Watch for
Can be a concern for some due to PEG classification
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula, and helps stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
Texture, dryness
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Softens and smooths the skin, providing a pleasant feel.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Emulsifier/Thickener
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Helps to create the desired texture and stability of the cream.
Usually helps with
Texture
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier/Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Helps to stabilize the formula and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Texture, dryness
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Emollient/Thickener
Polyisobutene
Softens and smooths the skin, and helps thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds a scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Sensory experience
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Thickener/Emulsifier
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Helps to create a stable and desirable texture for the cream.
Usually helps with
Texture
Antioxidant
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient/Preservative Booster
Glyceryl Caprylate
Conditions the skin and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, preservation
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A lightweight emollient that conditions the skin and improves texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Fragrance Component
Limonene
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant for some
An antioxidant that may help protect skin from oxidative stress and support firmness.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, firmness
Antioxidant/Soothing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Texture
Film Former/Thickener
Pullulan
Can form a film on the skin for a temporary tightening effect and helps thicken the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture, temporary firming
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances preservation and has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Can help improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firmness
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Texture
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Texture
Buffering Agent
Sodium Metaphosphate
Helps to maintain the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Fragrance Component
Linalool
A common fragrance ingredient with a floral scent.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant for some
A silicone derivative that provides a smooth feel and can help with conditioning.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothing
Watch for
Can feel heavy on oily skin
Fragrance Component
Citronellol
A fragrance ingredient with a rosy scent.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant for some
Thickener/Humectant
Dextrin
Can help thicken the formula and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant/Skin Brightening
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Contains antioxidants and may help with skin tone.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
Fragrance Component
Citral
A fragrance ingredient with a lemon-like scent.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant for some
Antioxidant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Used in traditional medicine for its beneficial properties, including antioxidant effects.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Fragrance Component
Geraniol
A fragrance ingredient with a rosy scent.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant for some
Antioxidant/Soothing
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant/Soothing
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
Fragrance Component/Solvent
Benzyl Benzoate
Used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent.
Usually helps with
Scent, formulation
Watch for
Can cause irritation for some individuals
Antioxidant
Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract
Helps to condition and improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, texture
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
Soothing/Moisturizing
Beta-Glucan
Soothes skin and helps to improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration