Barrier Support Ingredients

Beta-Glucan

Great

Draws in moisture to soothe and smooth the skin.

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Betaine

Great

Derived from sugar beets, it hydrates skin and eases tightness.

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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Great

A wax-like ingredient that seals in moisture and adds shine.

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C13-14 Isoalkane

Great

A lightweight ingredient that softens skin without feeling greasy.

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C13-14 Isoparaffin

Great

A light, oil-like ingredient that thins formulas and adds glide.

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C13-15 Alkane

Great

A lightweight ingredient giving skin a smooth, dry-touch feel.

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C13-16 Isoparaffin

Great

A light oil substitute that spreads easily without greasiness.

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Caprylic/Capric Riglyceride

Great

A lightweight oil that softens skin and absorbs quickly.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Great

A lightweight coconut-derived oil that softens without grease.

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Ceramide 1

Great

A skin-identical lipid that restores the skin's protective barrier.

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Ceramide 2

Great

A ceramide that replenishes lipids to ease dryness and tightness.

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Ceramide 3

Great

A skin-identical lipid that boosts moisture and softness.

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Ceramide 6-II

Great

A ceramide that reduces flakiness and boosts skin's flexibility.

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Ceramide AS

Great

A ceramide that smooths rough texture and cushions skin.

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Ceramide Eop

Great

A multi-part ceramide that balances moisture and adds richness.

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Ceramide EOS

Great

A ceramide that helps skin stay dewy and comfortable all day.

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Ceramide Ng

Great

A ceramide that eases dryness and keeps skin feeling resilient.

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Ceramide NS

Great

A barrier lipid that helps skin stay hydrated and less dry.

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Cetearyl Alcohol

Great

A fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams feel rich.

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Cetyl Alcohol

Great

A fatty alcohol that softens skin and gives creams a rich feel.

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Cetyl Dimethicone

Great

A silky silicone that smooths skin and helps makeup last longer.

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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Great

A lightweight emollient that leaves skin soft with no greasy residue.

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Cholesterol

Great

A skin-identical lipid that reinforces the moisture barrier and softens skin.

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Coco-Caprylate

Great

A lightweight coconut-derived oil that softens skin fast, non-greasy.

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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Great

A coconut-derived emollient blend with a silky, fast-absorbing finish.

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Collagen Amino Acids

Great

Broken-down collagen that draws in moisture for plumper-feeling skin.

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Colloidal Oatmeal

Great

Finely milled oats that calm sensitive, irritated, dry-feeling skin.

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D-Panthenol

Great

Pro-vitamin B5 that hydrates skin and calms irritation.

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Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Great

A lightweight emollient that cushions skin without feeling greasy.

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Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Great

An emollient that leaves a light, powdery, non-oily finish.

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Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Great

A quick-absorbing emollient that leaves a soft, weightless finish.

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Diglycerin

Great

A moisture-binding ingredient that keeps skin feeling plump.

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Diisostearyl Malate

Great

An emollient that cushions dry areas and locks in moisture.

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Dimethiconol

Great

A silicone that smooths rough patches and softens skin and hair.

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Dipentaerythritylpentaisononanoate

Great

A lightweight emollient that softens skin without feeling heavy.

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Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Great

A lightweight emollient with a soft, dry-touch finish.

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Ethylhexyl Olivate

Great

An olive-derived emollient that softens flaky, rough patches.

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Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract

Great

Red seaweed extract that helps skin feel cushioned and hydrated.

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Gamma Polyglutamic Acid

Great

A fermentation-derived polymer that locks in long-lasting hydration.

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Glutamic Acid

Great

An amino acid that helps skin attract moisture and stay soft.

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Glycerin

Great

A moisture magnet that keeps skin soft, plump, and hydrated.

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Glyceryl Stearate

Great

A gentle emulsifier that softens skin and eases dryness-related tightness.

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Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Great

A licorice root compound that calms redness and soothes sensitive skin.

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Hyaluronate

Great

A hyaluronic acid form that draws in water for softer, plumper skin.

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Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Great

A coconut-derived wax that softens skin and helps it hold onto moisture.

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Hydrogenated Lecithin

Great

A stabilized lecithin that reinforces skin's barrier and softens texture.

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Hydrogenated Polydecene

Great

A lightweight synthetic oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Great

A lightweight synthetic emollient that adds shine and seals in moisture.

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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Great

Smaller hyaluronic acid fragments that hydrate skin quickly and lightly.

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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Great

A jojoba derivative that smooths skin with a silky, non-greasy feel.

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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Great

Small hyaluronic acid chains that hydrate skin for a dewy look.

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Hydroxyethyl Urea

Great

A urea-based humectant that hydrates skin quickly and lastingly.

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Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine

Great

A ceramide-like lipid that strengthens the skin barrier and hydrates.

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Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea

Great

A ceramide-like lipid that replenishes skin and eases dryness.

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Great

A hyaluronic acid derivative that hydrates skin and hair smoothly.

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Jojoba Esters

Great

Jojoba-derived waxes that soften skin and leave it feeling supple.

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Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters

Great

A jojoba-macadamia blend that gives skin and hair a silky feel.

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Leucine

Great

An amino acid that binds moisture for a smoother, softer feel.

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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

Great

A stable plant oil that softens skin and locks in moisture.

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Liquid Paraffin

Great

A mineral oil that seals in moisture and protects irritated skin.

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Maltooligosyl Glucoside

Great

A gentle sugar-based humectant that hydrates even sensitive skin.

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Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Great

A stable plant oil that softens skin and locks in lasting hydration.

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Mineral Oil

Great

A gentle petroleum-derived oil that seals in moisture and softens skin.

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Oat Beta Glucan

Great

An oat-derived ingredient that hydrates and soothes dry, sensitive skin.

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Octyldodecanol

Great

A fatty alcohol that smooths skin and adds a silky glide to creams.

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Paraffin

Great

A petroleum wax that seals in moisture and softens rough, dry patches.

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Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil)

Great

Mineral oil that locks in moisture and smooths dry patches on skin.

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Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Great

A waxy ester that softens skin with a rich, cushioned finish.

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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Great

An ester that cushions skin and helps seal in moisture for longer wear.

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Petrolatum

Great

A classic occlusive that seals in moisture and soothes chapped skin.

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Polyquaternium-51

Great

A hydrating polymer that keeps skin cushioned and comfortable.

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Potassium Hyaluronate

Great

A form of hyaluronic acid that draws in moisture for plump, dewy skin.

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Propylheptyl Caprylate

Great

A fast-absorbing emollient that leaves skin silky, not greasy.

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Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid (PCA)

Great

PCA is a natural moisturizer that keeps skin plump and hydrated.

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Serine

Great

Serine is an amino acid that draws water in for plumper skin.

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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter

Great

A jojoba-based butter that melts in to soften rough, dry patches.

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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Great

A hyaluronic acid derivative that boosts hydration for plumper skin.

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Sodium Glutamate

Great

An amino-acid humectant that draws moisture to keep skin plump.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Great

A crosslinked hyaluronic acid that delivers long-lasting hydration.

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Sodium PCA

Great

A natural moisture-binder that keeps skin feeling supple and dewy.

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Trehalose

Great

A natural sugar that holds water in skin for a smooth, cushioned feel.

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Tribehenin

Great

A waxy conditioner that softens skin and helps it hold onto moisture.

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Tricaprylin

Great

A lightweight oil that softens skin without feeling greasy.

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Triethylhexanoin

Great

A fast-absorbing oil that leaves skin soft with a non-greasy finish.

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Urea

Great

A natural moisturizer that hydrates and softens rough, dry skin.

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Valine

Great

An amino acid that helps skin attract and hold onto moisture.

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Vegetable Glycerin

Great

Plant-derived glycerin that draws in moisture and keeps formulas mild.

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Zinc Oxide

Great

A mineral sunscreen ingredient that shields skin gently, even if sensitive.

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2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

Good

A ceramide-like lipid that softens dry skin and rebuilds its barrier.

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Acetyl Glucosamine

Good

Boosts hydration and helps fade uneven tone, especially with niacinamide.

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Acetylated Glycol Stearate

Good

An emollient that leaves skin silky and helps seal in moisture.

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Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Good

Kukui nut oil that absorbs fast and leaves skin soft and supple.

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Alkane

Good

A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides

Good

Aloe sugars that bind moisture for plumper, more comfortable skin.

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Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Good

A marine ferment that hydrates skin with a lightweight, gentle film.

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Anhydroxylitol

Good

A sugar-derived humectant that hydrates skin without feeling oily.

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Arachidic Acid

Good

A rich fatty acid that softens skin and helps lock in moisture.

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Arachidyl Alcohol

Good

A fatty alcohol that smooths skin and helps products spread evenly.

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Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Good

Brown seaweed extract that hydrates skin and calms redness.

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Asiatic Acid

Good

A centella compound that calms skin and supports its barrier.

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