Skin Conditioning Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate

Great

An emollient that cushions dry areas and locks in moisture.

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Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that blurs pores and helps skin look matte longer.

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Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone gel that gives a plush feel and controls shine.

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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that softly blurs lines and pores while cutting shine.

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Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that extends makeup wear and keeps shine in check.

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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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Glucose

Great

A natural sugar that draws moisture into skin for a plumper feel.

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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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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Great

A light emulsifier that helps creams apply evenly with a silky finish.

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Glycosyl Trehalose

Great

A modified sugar that hydrates skin and keeps it looking fresh.

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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 Didecene

Great

A lightweight, silky emollient that leaves skin smooth, not greasy.

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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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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Great

A cellulose polymer that forms a smooth film and thickens formulas.

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Great

A hyaluronic acid derivative that hydrates skin and hair smoothly.

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Isododecane

Great

A fast-evaporating solvent that leaves a weightless, non-sticky feel.

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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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Maltose

Great

A sugar-based humectant that draws water in for softer, plumper 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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Methyl Gluceth-10

Great

A gentle humectant that draws in moisture for softer, smoother skin.

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Methyl Gluceth-20

Great

A lightweight humectant that hydrates skin without feeling sticky.

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Mineral Oil

Great

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

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Nylon-12

Great

A silky powder that blurs pores and lightly soaks up oil.

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Nylon-66

Great

A texturizing powder that smooths skin's look and cuts down shine.

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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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PEG-10 Dimethicone

Great

A silicone ingredient that gives skin and hair a silky, smooth glide.

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PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Great

A silicone polymer that gives skin a cushioned, velvety glide.

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Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Great

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

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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Great

A lightweight ester that gives skin a velvety, non-greasy 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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Pentylene Glycol

Great

A moisture-binding ingredient that also helps preserve formulas.

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Petrolatum

Great

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

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Phenyl Trimethicone

Great

A silicone that adds shine and a smooth, cushioned glide to skin.

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Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

Great

An emulsifier that helps pigments distribute evenly in makeup.

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Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate (and) Glyceryl Stearate (and) Stearyl Alcohol

Great

A blend of emulsifiers that builds smooth, stable, silky creams.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Great

A coconut-derived cleanser that removes makeup while staying gentle.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Great

An emulsifier that gives creams a smooth, cushiony glide.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Great

An emulsifier that helps cleansing oils melt away makeup gently.

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Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate

Great

An olive-derived emulsifier that gives creams a silky, light glide.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Great

An emulsifier that gives creams a plush, consistent texture.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate

Great

An emulsifier that helps makeup apply smoothly with fewer patches.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Great

A castor-derived emulsifier that helps makeup blend and stay even.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate

Great

An emulsifier that gives lip and face products a smooth, even finish.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Great

An emulsifier that gives lotions a light, silky, non-tacky feel.

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Polyquaternium-51

Great

A hydrating polymer that keeps skin cushioned and comfortable.

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Polysilicone-11

Great

A silicone elastomer that softens texture and controls shine.

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Polysilicone-34

Great

A silicone film that gives skin a soft-focus, blurred appearance.

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Potassium Lactate

Great

A humectant that helps skin hold moisture for a smoother, bouncier look.

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Propanediol

Great

A plant-derived humectant that hydrates skin with a smooth glide.

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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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Sclerotium Gum

Great

This fermented gum thickens formulas and keeps ingredients evenly mixed.

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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 Citrate

Great

A citrus-derived salt that balances pH and stabilizes formulas.

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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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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Great

An emulsifier that gives creams a silky feel and helps them glide.

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Sorbitol

Great

A sugar-derived humectant that draws moisture to keep skin soft.

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Sucrose Dilaurate

Great

A sugar-derived emulsifier that helps formulas feel silky, not tacky.

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Sucrose Distearate

Great

A sugar-based emulsifier that gives creams a soft, velvety feel.

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Sucrose Laurate

Great

A sugar-derived cleanser that removes oil without leaving skin tight.

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Sucrose Palmitate

Great

A sugar-based emulsifier that helps formulas spread smoothly.

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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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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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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract

Great

Grape extract rich in antioxidants that also helps calm the skin.

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Xylitol

Great

A sugar alcohol that draws in moisture for a fresh, non-sticky feel.

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1,2 Hexanediol

Good

Draws moisture to skin and helps keep products fresh and stable.

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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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Acacia Seyal Gum Extract

Good

A plant gum that adds glide and a light, cushiony feel to products.

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