| 1 |
white
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 2 |
cream
| |
| 3 |
pichia/resveratrol ferment extract
| |
| 4 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
| 5 |
cyclopentasiloxane
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
| 6 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
| 7 |
cyclohexasiloxane
| A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
| 8 |
synthetic wax
| Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency |
| 9 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
| 10 |
cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone
| A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin |
| 11 |
phenyl trimethicone
| A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture |
| 12 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 13 |
niacinamide
| 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 |
| 14 |
stearyl dimethicone
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 15 |
gold
| A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin |
| 16 |
(0.1ppm),
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 17 |
akebia quinata extract
| |
| 18 |
ceratonia siliqua (carob) fruit extract
| Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking |
| 19 |
ribose
| |
| 20 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 21 |
acetyl hexapeptide-8
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 22 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
| 23 |
hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
| 24 |
palmitoyl glycine
| |
| 25 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower water
| |
| 26 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower water
| |
| 27 |
royal jelly extract
| A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products |
| 28 |
portulaca oleracea extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 29 |
punica granatum fruit extract
| |
| 30 |
oryza sativa (rice) seed water
| |
| 31 |
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
| 32 |
nelumbo nucifera seed extract
| |
| 33 |
calendula officinalis extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 34 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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 |
| 35 |
milk extract
| |
| 36 |
lepidium meyenii root extract
| |
| 37 |
persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract
| |
| 38 |
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
| 39 |
saccharide hydrolysate
| |
| 40 |
phellinus linteus extract
| |
| 41 |
panax ginseng root extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating |
| 42 |
lupinus albus seed extract
| A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 43 |
oryza sativa (rice) extract
| A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 44 |
hydroxydecyl ubiquinone
| An analogue of coenzyme Q10 that has a lower molecular weight, which can improve its ability to penetrate the skin. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen |
| 45 |
pearl extract
| |
| 46 |
myrciaria dubia fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking |
| 47 |
usnea barbata (lichen) extract
| |
| 48 |
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
| Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell |
| 49 |
pulsatilla koreana extract
| |
| 50 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
| 51 |
glutathione
| A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin |
| 52 |
ascorbic acid
| One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
| 53 |
ubiquinone
| Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen |
| 54 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
| 55 |
dimethiconol
| A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
| 56 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| 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. |
| 57 |
coptis japonica root extract
| |
| 58 |
dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture |
| 59 |
octadecene
| |
| 60 |
dextrin
| A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 61 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract
| |
| 62 |
mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
| 63 |
titanium dioxide
| 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 |
| 64 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
| 65 |
ci 77489
| |
| 66 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 67 |
pyridoxine hcl
| |
| 68 |
carnosine
| A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage |
| 69 |
taurine
| Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness |
| 70 |
thioctic acid
| |
| 71 |
maltodextrin
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
| 72 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
| 73 |
cetyl ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
| 74 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 75 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 76 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 77 |
ingredients
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 78 |
gold
| A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin |
| 79 |
cream
| |
| 80 |
pichia/resveratrol ferment extract
| |
| 81 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
| 82 |
cyclopentasiloxane
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
| 83 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
| 84 |
cyclohexasiloxane
| A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
| 85 |
synthetic wax
| Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency |
| 86 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
| 87 |
cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone
| A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin |
| 88 |
phenyl trimethicone
| A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture |
| 89 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 90 |
niacinamide
| 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 |
| 91 |
stearyl dimethicone
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 92 |
gold
| A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin |
| 93 |
(0.1ppm),
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 94 |
akebia quinata extract
| |
| 95 |
ceratonia siliqua (carob) fruit extract
| Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking |
| 96 |
ribose
| |
| 97 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 98 |
acetyl hexapeptide-8
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 99 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
| 100 |
hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
| 101 |
palmitoyl glycine
| |
| 102 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower water
| |
| 103 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower water
| |
| 104 |
royal jelly extract
| A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products |
| 105 |
portulaca oleracea extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 106 |
punica granatum fruit extract
| |
| 107 |
oryza sativa (rice) seed water
| |
| 108 |
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
| 109 |
nelumbo nucifera seed extract
| |
| 110 |
calendula officinalis extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 111 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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 |
| 112 |
milk extract
| |
| 113 |
lepidium meyenii root extract
| |
| 114 |
persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract
| |
| 115 |
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
| 116 |
saccharide hydrolysate
| |
| 117 |
phellinus linteus extract
| |
| 118 |
panax ginseng root extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating |
| 119 |
lupinus albus seed extract
| A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 120 |
oryza sativa (rice) extract
| A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 121 |
hydroxydecyl ubiquinone
| An analogue of coenzyme Q10 that has a lower molecular weight, which can improve its ability to penetrate the skin. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen |
| 122 |
pearl extract
| |
| 123 |
myrciaria dubia fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking |
| 124 |
usnea barbata (lichen) extract
| |
| 125 |
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
| Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell |
| 126 |
pulsatilla koreana extract
| |
| 127 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
| 128 |
glutathione
| A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin |
| 129 |
ascorbic acid
| One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
| 130 |
ubiquinone
| Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen |
| 131 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
| 132 |
dimethiconol
| A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
| 133 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| 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. |
| 134 |
coptis japonica root extract
| |
| 135 |
dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture |
| 136 |
octadecene
| |
| 137 |
dextrin
| A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 138 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract
| |
| 139 |
mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
| 140 |
titanium dioxide
| 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 |
| 141 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
| 142 |
ci 77489
| |
| 143 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 144 |
pyridoxine hcl
| |
| 145 |
carnosine
| A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage |
| 146 |
taurine
| Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness |
| 147 |
thioctic acid
| |
| 148 |
maltodextrin
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
| 149 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
| 150 |
cetyl ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
| 151 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 152 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 153 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
