Skin Conditioning Ingredients
Acetamidoethoxyethanol
A moisture magnet that keeps skin supple and products gliding smoothly.
Acetyl Glucosamine
Boosts hydration and helps fade uneven tone, especially with niacinamide.
Acetyl Tyrosine
An amino acid that hydrates skin and keeps it feeling soft.
Acetylated Glycol Stearate
An emollient that leaves skin silky and helps seal in moisture.
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Helps products apply evenly with a lightweight, non-tacky finish.
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Helps pigments spread evenly for a smooth, lightweight finish.
Adenosine
Helps smooth the look of fine lines and calms stressed-looking skin.
Agar
A seaweed-derived gum that gives gels a smooth, cushiony glide.
Alanine
An amino acid that draws in water for plumper, smoother skin.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Kukui nut oil that absorbs fast and leaves skin soft and supple.
Algin
A seaweed derivative that helps thicken formulas and hold in moisture.
Alkane
A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.
Alkyl Benzoate
A fast-absorbing ingredient that gives products a silky, non-greasy feel.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder
Dried aloe vera that rehydrates skin and soothes when mixed into formulas.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Aloe sugars that bind moisture for plumper, more comfortable skin.
Alpha Bisabolol
A chamomile-derived ingredient that calms redness and sensitivity.
Aluminum Stearate
A texture agent that thickens oils and helps color spread evenly.
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
A licorice derivative that calms redness and comforts sensitive skin.
Anhydroxylitol
A sugar-derived humectant that hydrates skin without feeling oily.
Arachidic Acid
A rich fatty acid that softens skin and helps lock in moisture.
Arachidyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that smooths skin and helps products spread evenly.
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
A peptide that softens the look of expression lines.
Artemisia Capillaris (Mugwort) Extract
Mugwort extract that calms sensitive skin and fights oxidative stress.
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Korean mugwort extract that calms redness and comforts skin.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Brown seaweed extract that hydrates skin and calms redness.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
A stable, oil-soluble vitamin C that brightens and evens tone.
Asiatic Acid
A centella compound that calms skin and supports its barrier.
Asiaticoside
A centella extract that eases redness and strengthens the barrier.
Aspartic Acid
An amino acid that binds moisture for bouncy, hydrated skin.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
A rich palm butter that softens skin and locks in moisture.
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
A soy ferment that holds moisture for bouncier, softer skin.
Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
Desert date oil that seals in moisture for softer, supple skin.
Barbadensis Leaf
Aloe vera leaf material that hydrates and calms the skin gently.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Softens hair and skin while helping creams blend smoothly.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol
A hair and skin conditioner that leaves both feeling smooth and soft.
Behentrimonium Methosulphate
Smooths hair for easier combing and adds softness to skin.
Behenyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens skin and thickens creams and lotions.
Behenyl Behenate
A waxy ingredient that gives creams and makeup a silky, smooth finish.
Benzyl PCA
Fights odor-causing bacteria while adding a touch of hydration.
Beta-Sitosterol
A plant fat that softens rough skin and eases dryness.
Bidens Pilosa Extract
A plant extract that may smooth texture and fight free radicals.
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
A fermented ingredient that hydrates and calms sensitive skin.
Biosaccharide Gum 1
A fermented sugar that hydrates skin with a silky, weightless feel.
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Soothes irritation while adding light hydration and softness.
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Forms a breathable layer that smooths skin and locks in moisture.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
A plant-based ester that leaves skin feeling silky and soft.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
A film-former that gives makeup a smooth, cushioned feel.
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
A silicone blend that helps oil and water mix smoothly.
Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone
A silicone that smooths application and cuts greasiness.
Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone
Helps creams and lotions glide on smoothly, without grease.
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
A silicone that gives a soft, cushiony, smooth-focus finish.
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Annatto seed oil that adds a warm tint and light moisture.
Black Cumin Seed Oil
Nigella seed oil that soothes skin and supports its barrier.
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Rapeseed-derived fats that soften skin and reduce moisture loss.
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
A film-former from rapeseed and tung oil that boosts wear.
Brassica Glycerides
Rapeseed-derived fats that condition skin and ease dryness.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
A lightweight ester that leaves skin feeling silky, not greasy.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
An emollient that gives sunscreens and makeup a light, silky feel.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
Shea's nourishing fats that support the skin barrier and add antioxidants.
C10-18 Triglycerides
Fatty esters that cushion skin and help seal in moisture.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
A silky ester that softens skin and may gently aid renewal.
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
A silky ester that leaves skin feeling smooth, not greasy.
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
A lightweight ester that softens skin and cuts sticky feel.
C12-16 Alcohols
Fatty alcohols that soften skin and thicken creams.
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A film-forming ingredient that helps makeup wear longer.
C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
A lightweight ester that softens skin without a greasy feel.
C14-22 Alcohols
Fatty alcohols that thicken creams and cushion the skin.
C15-19 Alkane
A lightweight oil that spreads easily for a weightless feel.
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
Helps lip and face color stick evenly and feel less sticky.
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
A rich fat that softens skin and eases dryness.
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
A waxy ester that helps makeup glide on evenly and softly.
C20-40 Alcohols
Fatty alcohols that thicken formulas without drying skin.
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
A wax-like ingredient that softens skin with a silky finish.
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
A silicone that smooths application and boosts makeup wear.
C9-12 Alkane
A lightweight solvent that helps products glide on without grease.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Tara pod extract that helps skin hold onto moisture.
Calcium Gluconate
A calcium salt that adds light hydration and softness.
Calcium Lactate
Draws water to the skin for a plumper, smoother look.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Marigold extract that calms redness on reactive skin.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
A silky plant oil that softens skin and fights free radicals.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Camellia seed oil that softens skin and adds shine to hair.
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
A gentle plant-based emulsifier that softens skin.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/ Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
A fermented cleanser that lifts oil without stripping skin.
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
A ceramide-like lipid that strengthens skin's moisture barrier.
Caprooyl Sphingosine
A ceramide-related lipid that supports skin's protective barrier.
Caprylic Acid
A coconut-derived fatty acid that softens and smooths skin.
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
A blended oil that adds richness and smooths flaky skin.
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
A modified oil that lightly moisturizes and smooths makeup.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A film-former that helps makeup last longer with less shine.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
A fast-absorbing ester that softens skin without heaviness.
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
An emollient that softens skin and helps products glide on.
Caprylyl Methicone
A lightweight silicone that leaves a silky, fast-drying finish.
Carnauba Wax
A hard plant wax that adds structure and shine to sticks and balms.
Carnosine
An antioxidant peptide that may help even out skin's texture.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
Safflower oil droplets that release moisture slowly over time.
Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil
Cacay seed oil that nourishes skin without feeling heavy.
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
A plant polymer that binds water for a plumper, dewier look.
Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride
A conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and eases tangles.
Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer
A castor-oil film-former that helps makeup wear longer.
Castoryl Maleate
A castor-derived ester that softens rough, tight-feeling skin.
