Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
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
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dextrin, Cetyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Methyl gluceth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Boswellia serrata gum, Zingiber officinale root extract, Bisabolol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium citrate
