Vichy Homme Hydra Mag C+ Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Care + Hydra Mag C Shower Gel Body and Hair Free

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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 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

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high