Emollient
Mineral Oil\Paraffinum Liquidum\Huile Minérale
A common emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin by forming a barrier to prevent moisture loss. It's generally considered safe but can be comedogenic for some.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing
Watch for
Can feel heavy or occlusive for oily skin types
Emollient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, avocado oil is deeply moisturizing and nourishing for the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment, skin barrier support
Watch for
Can be heavy for very oily skin
Film Former
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to create a smooth film on the skin, providing texture and slip.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
A wax ester that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum, making it highly compatible and moisturizing without feeling greasy.
Usually helps with
Moisture balance, softening, all skin types
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A signaling peptide that can help stimulate collagen production, potentially improving skin firmness and reducing the appearance of fine lines over time.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, firmness
Skin Conditioning Agent
Atelocollagen
A form of collagen that can help to hydrate and plump the skin. Its effectiveness topically is debated, as collagen molecules are typically too large to penetrate the skin effectively.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Limited penetration
Pure Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient
Canola Oil\Huile De Colza
A source of fatty acids and Vitamin E, it helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, improving texture and spreadability.
Usually helps with
Softening, texture
A fatty acid derivative that acts as an emollient, helping to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, softening
Skin Conditioning Agent
Benzyl Nicotinate
A derivative of niacin (Vitamin B3) that causes vasodilation, increasing blood flow to the skin. This leads to a temporary warming and plumping effect, but can also cause redness and irritation.
Usually helps with
Temporary plumping
Watch for
Can cause significant redness, warmth, and irritation
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
An ester that acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel. It can be occlusive and may clog pores for some.
Usually helps with
Smooth feel
Watch for
Can be occlusive, potential for breakouts
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate. It also acts as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Skin Conditioning Agent
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
A glycosaminoglycan that helps to attract and retain moisture, contributing to skin hydration and plumpness.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Limited penetration
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Oleate
An emulsifier and emollient derived from glycerin and oleic acid, helping to blend oil and water and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Capsicum Frutescens Resin
Derived from chili peppers, this ingredient causes a warming and tingling sensation by stimulating nerve endings. It's responsible for the immediate plumping effect but can be irritating and cause redness.
Usually helps with
Temporary plumping
Watch for
Causes significant stinging, burning, and redness
Opacifier
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
A mineral compound used to create a pearlescent or shimmering effect, and to opacify the formula.
Usually helps with
Shimmer, texture
Opacifier
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Similar to Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, used for its light-reflecting properties and to add shimmer or opacity.
Usually helps with
Shimmer, texture
A mineral powder used to absorb excess oil and provide a matte finish, or as a texturizer.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, texture
Opacifier
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
A synthetic mica used to provide shimmer and a smooth feel to cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Shimmer, texture
A mineral used to enhance the color and shimmer of cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Shimmer, color enhancement
Absorbent
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
A silica derivative used to absorb oil and improve texture, providing a smooth, matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, texture
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formulation, also acting as a surfactant.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin, and also acts as a preservative booster and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
The universal solvent, essential for dissolving many ingredients and forming the base of many cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dissolving ingredients
Buffering Agent
Sodium Sulfate
Used to adjust the pH of cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
Film Former
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
A synthetic polymer that forms a film on the skin, providing texture and hold.
Usually helps with
Texture, hold
Fragrance
Fragrance (Parfum)
Adds a pleasant scent to the product. Can be a potential allergen for sensitive individuals.
Watch for
Potential for irritation and allergic reactions
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
A preservative that also acts as a solvent and fragrance component. It can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
A synthetic antioxidant that helps to protect the product from degradation.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products. Can be a mild irritant.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation
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A naturally occurring mineral that adds shimmer and sparkle to cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Shimmer, luminosity
Watch for
Ethically sourced mica is preferred
Colorant
Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
A white mineral pigment used for color and as a UV filter. Generally considered safe.
Usually helps with
Color, opacity
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)
Mineral pigments used to provide red, yellow, and brown tones in cosmetics.
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)
Mineral pigments used to provide yellow and brown tones in cosmetics.
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)
Mineral pigments used to provide black and brown tones in cosmetics.
Colorant
Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163)
A mineral compound that provides a pearlescent sheen and opacity. Can sometimes cause irritation.
Usually helps with
Pearlescence
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)
A synthetic blue dye. Lakes are pigments formed by reacting a soluble dye with a precipitating agent.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Bronze Powder (Ci 77400)
Metallic pigment providing a bronze color.
Colorant
Carmine (Ci 75470)
A red pigment derived from crushed insects. It is not suitable for vegans and can cause allergic reactions in some.
Watch for
Not vegan, potential allergen
Colorant
Copper Powder (Ci 77400)
Metallic pigment providing a copper color.
Colorant
Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)
A violet pigment used for color in cosmetics.
A synthetic red dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
A synthetic red dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 27 (Ci 45410)
A synthetic red dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 30 (Ci 73360)
A synthetic red dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850)
A pigment formed from Red 6 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)
A pigment formed from Red 7 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410)
A pigment formed from Red 27 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410)
A pigment formed from Red 28 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360)
A pigment formed from Red 30 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200)
A pigment formed from Red 33 dye.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Colorant
Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)
A pigment formed from Yellow 5 dye. Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Watch for
Potential for irritation, allergen
