Blistex Ultra-Rich Hydration SPF 15

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin