| 1 |
water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
c13-15 alkane
| Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula |
| 3 |
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 |
| 4 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 5 |
behenyl alcohol
| Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
| 6 |
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 |
| 7 |
cetyl ricinoleate
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 8 |
olive oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
| 9 |
nannochloropsis oculata extract
| A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 10 |
pullulan
| Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect |
| 11 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
| 12 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 13 |
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 |
| 14 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
| 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 |
| 15 |
tribehenin
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 16 |
cetyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
| 17 |
sodium carbomer
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| 18 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 19 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 20 |
hesperidin methyl chalcone
| Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation |
| 21 |
steareth-20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 22 |
dipeptide-2
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 23 |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 24 |
lycium barbarum fruit extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer |
| 25 |
arnica montana flower extract
| A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin |
| 26 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 27 |
mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
| 28 |
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 |
| 29 |
iron oxides
| A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
| 30 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 31 |
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. |
