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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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dimethicone
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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
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3
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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4
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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5
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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6
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caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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aleurites moluccana (kukui) seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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9
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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10
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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11
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cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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12
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polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether
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13
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coriandrum sativum (coriander) seed oil
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14
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rosmarinus officinalis
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15
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rosa canina (rose) fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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16
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, elettaria cardamomum (cardamom), lavandula angustifolia (lavender), jasminum of
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The ingredient is not recognized
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17
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ficin
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18
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ale (jasmine),
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The ingredient is not recognized
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19
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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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20
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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21
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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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22
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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23
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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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24
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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25
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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26
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myristyl laurate
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27
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phytantriol
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28
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acrylates copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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29
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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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30
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sodium acrylates/acrylonitrogens copolymer
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31
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phytosphingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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32
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propylene glycol stearate
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33
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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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34
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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35
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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36
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sorbitan laurate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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37
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myristyl alcohol
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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38
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propylene glycol laurate
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39
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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40
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glycine
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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41
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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42
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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43
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hydroxyproline
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Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
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44
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proline
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45
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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46
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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47
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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48
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
