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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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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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5
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trisiloxane
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A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture
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6
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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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7
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sucrose
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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8
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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9
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hydroxyethyl urea
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A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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10
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camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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11
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silybum marianum (lady's thistle) extract
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Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
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12
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betula alba (birch) bark extract
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Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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13
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saccharomyces lysate extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
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14
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aloe barbadensis leaf water
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
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15
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thermus thermophillus ferment
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Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
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16
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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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17
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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18
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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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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19
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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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20
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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21
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oleth-10
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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sodium polyaspartate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
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23
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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24
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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25
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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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26
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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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27
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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28
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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29
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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30
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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31
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magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
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A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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32
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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33
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bht
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A preservative
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34
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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35
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red 4 (ci 14700
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A colorant
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36
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yellow 5 (ci 19140
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A yellow dye
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