The base for many skincare formulations, dissolving ingredients and providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A highly effective emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing deep hydration and improving skin's suppleness and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
A lightweight emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, improving texture without feeling heavy.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C that helps to brighten the complexion, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provide antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
A blend of fatty acids that helps to moisturize and condition the skin, improving its texture and softness.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
A beeswax derivative that helps to bind oil and water ingredients together, creating a stable emulsion and providing a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps to create stable formulations and provides a smooth feel on the skin.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
A natural starch used to absorb excess oil and provide a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil that has been hydrogenated to create a solid or semi-solid fat, used for its emollient properties to soften and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Sweet almond oil, rich in fatty acids and vitamins, known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
Watch for
Nut allergy concerns
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust the pH of formulations and can provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH balance, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Film Former
Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer
A polymer that forms a film on the skin, helping to lock in moisture and provide a smooth finish.
Usually helps with
Moisture retention
A powerful humectant that draws moisture from the air into the skin, providing hydration and improving skin's barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Fragrance
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
A citrus peel oil that provides fragrance and may have some antioxidant properties, but can also be a potential irritant.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Phototoxicity, potential irritation
Thickener
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A derivative of chamomile, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammation
Esters derived from jojoba oil, providing emollient properties to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
A form of Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be allergenic for some
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A fractionated coconut oil derivative that is an excellent emollient and skin-conditioning agent, helping to replenish the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, skin conditioning
A component of citrus essential oils, used for its scent. It can be a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals
A phospholipid that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, helping to stabilize formulations and improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, skin conditioning
A synthetic polymer used to absorb excess oil and provide a smooth, matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, texture enhancement
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax
A wax derived from rose petals, used for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Wax
A wax derived from Damask rose petals, providing emollient and skin-softening benefits.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
A salt derived from phytic acid, used to enhance the effectiveness of preservatives by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Preservative boosting
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin, thickening
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
A derivative of beeswax that acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to create stable formulations and provide a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, texture
A common humectant and solvent that helps to draw moisture into the skin and improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to keep the product stable and skin hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Denatured alcohol, used as a solvent and to improve product penetration. Can be drying and irritating for some skin types.
Usually helps with
Solvent
Watch for
Drying, potential irritation
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals
Antioxidant
Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract
An extract from finger limes, rich in antioxidants and natural acids that can help to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Film Former
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
A silicone-based ingredient that forms a breathable film on the skin, providing a smooth feel and helping to absorb oil.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, oil absorption
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Kakadu plum extract, known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content, providing potent antioxidant benefits and brightening the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, brightening
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
An extract from shea butter, providing rich moisturization and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help to protect the skin from environmental damage and soothe inflammation.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Yuzu fruit extract, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, known for its brightening and revitalizing properties.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Turmeric root extract, known for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can stain skin temporarily if used in high concentrations
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Acai berry extract, rich in antioxidants that help to protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Lippia Citriodora Flower Extract
Lemon verbena extract, known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Evening primrose seed extract, rich in fatty acids that help to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Rosehip fruit extract, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, known for its skin-regenerating and brightening properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin regeneration
Antioxidant
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
A biotechnological ingredient derived from marine microorganisms, known for its skin-soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
A common preservative that also has solvent properties. It can be a potential allergen for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential allergen
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture, providing intense hydration and plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and plants, used for its fragrance. It can be a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals