capryloyl glycine

A synthetic amino acid derivative that function as a conditioning agent or...

maltooligosyl glucoside

A carbohydrate polysaccharide that’s naturally-derived and then combined...

collagen amino acids

Collagen amino acids are made from the hydrolylsis (breaking down with water) of protein...

acetyl tyrosine

An amino acid complex that functions as a skin-conditioning agent. There is no research proving it...

galactoarabinan

Polysaccharide extracted from the western larch tree.

glutamic acid

Glutamic acid is an amino acid that helps aid skin hydration.

glycogen

Polysaccharide that has water-binding properties for skin.

hydrolyzed vegetable protein

Composed of various protein substances derived from vegetables and broken down by water to form a...

methylpropanediol

Glycol that functions as a solvent. Methylpropanediol can enhance ingredients such as salicylic acid.

sodium hydroxymethylglycinate

Derived from amino acids and used as a skin- and hair-softening agent, and to a lesser extent as...

sorbitol

Can be created synthetically or derived from natural sources. Similar to glycerin, it is a...

squalane

Squalane is a moisturising ingredient that’s also a source of skin-replenishing fatty acids and antioxidants.

sucrose

Monosaccharide that has hydrating properties for skin.

tamanu oil

From a tree native to Polynesia. It is reputed to have wondrous skin-restoring properties, as well…

thymus hydrolysate

Form of animal thymus derived by acid, enzyme, or other methods of hydrolysis. It can have...

trehalose

Plant sugar that has hydrating properties for skin.

tridecyl trimellitate

Used as a skin-conditioning agent and thickening agent. 

Undaria pinnatifida

Form of brown algae.

urea

Component of urine, although synthetic versions are used in cosmetics. In small amounts urea has...

vitamin B3

vitamin F

Name sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These...

wheat amino acids

A blend of amino acids from wheat protein after it has been broken down via hydrolysis. Most often...

xylose

Form of sugar. Similar to other sugars, xylose has hydrating properties for skin.

sarcosine

A synthetic amino acid derivative that functions as a skin conditioning...

xylitylglucoside

An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose.

anhydroxylitol

A natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture.

PCA

PCA (which stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), is an ingredient derived from amino acids that serves as a humectant and is part of the natural moisturizing factor.

PEG-12 glyceryl dimyristate

A skin-replenishing ingredient that is a polymer of ethylene oxide.

trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone

Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone is a synthetic silicone-based polymer that functions as a conditioning agent, hydrating and smoothing skin’s surface due to its lightweight yet silky, non-greasy feel.

tripeptide-29

Tripeptide-29 is a synthetic peptide consisting of amino acids glycine and proline plus hydroxyproline (an amino acid derivative) shown to improve uneven texture and the look of fine lines.

zinc gluconate

Zinc gluconate is the zinc salt of gluconic acid produced from glucose that functions as a preservative.

magnesium aspartate

Magnesium aspartate is the magnesium salt of aspartic acid that plays a role in maintaining proteins in skin.

almond/borage/linseed/olive acids glycerides

A mixture of the fatty acid and triglyceride components of several non-fragrant plant oils, including almond, borage, linseed, and olive.

hydrolyzed pumpkin seedcake

Hydrolyzed pumpkin seedcake is a plant-derived ingredient that protects skin from moisture loss and supports firmness.

glycoproteins

Glycoproteins are a type of peptide naturally present in skin's surface that works with other ingredients to reinforce skin's barrier strength.

polyglyceryl-10 dioleate

Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate is a mixture of the fatty acid esters of oleic acid and a polymer, polyglycerin-10, which functions as a hydrator and emulsifier.

cocoyl proline

Cocoyl proline is a mixture of coconut fatty acids and the amino acid proline,

betaine

Betaine is an ingredient that works to balance skin’s hydration.

lysine HCI

Lysine HCI plays a role in keeping skin hydrated and helping it look smooth and youthful.