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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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3
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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4
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oryza sativa (rice) bran water
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Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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5
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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6
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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7
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
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Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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9
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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10
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sclerocarya birrea seed oil
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation
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11
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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12
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palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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13
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hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
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A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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14
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palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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15
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acetyl octapeptide-3
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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16
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aniba rosodora (rosewood) wood oil
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A fragrant plant oil. Can be irritating
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17
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coenochloris signiensis extract
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An algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and neutralize free radicals
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18
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hydrolyzed oat protein
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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19
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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20
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zea mays (corn) oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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21
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linolenic acid
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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22
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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23
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raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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24
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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25
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linoleic acid
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An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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26
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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27
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, cholecalciferol,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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28
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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29
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tetradecane
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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caprylhydroxamic acid
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A preservative
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31
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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32
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hydroxypropyl guar
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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33
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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34
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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35
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hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
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Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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Maria from WIMJ 
