EltaMD Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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

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