Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Souffl Body Crme

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

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

An emollient that helps soften the skin

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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.

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.