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Every skincare ingredient in our database, grouped by what it does in a formula - humectants pull in water, occlusives lock it in, actives target specific concerns, and so on.
Humectants
27Ingredients that draw water into the skin - typically small molecules that bind moisture from the environment and deeper skin layers.
Emollients
33Softening ingredients that fill gaps between skin cells, leaving skin smoother and helping reduce transepidermal water loss.
Occlusives
10Ingredients that form a breathable film on the skin to seal in moisture and protect the barrier.
Actives
32Proven functional ingredients - retinoids, exfoliating acids, antioxidants, brighteners - that target a specific skin concern.
Antioxidants
25Ingredients that neutralize free radicals caused by UV and pollution, helping prevent oxidative damage.
Exfoliants
8Chemical (AHA/BHA/PHA) or physical ingredients that loosen dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin underneath.
Preservatives
19Ingredients that protect formulas from microbial contamination so the product is safe through its shelf life.
Sunscreens
9UV filters - mineral or organic - that protect skin from UVA/UVB damage.
Surfactants
14Cleansing ingredients that bind oil and dirt so they rinse away with water.
Fragrance
13Scent ingredients - essential oils and synthetic fragrance blends. A common trigger for sensitized skin.
Solvents
15Ingredients that dissolve other ingredients into a usable formula. Water is the most common.
Peptides & Proteins
14Short chains of amino acids that signal skin cells to boost repair, firmness, or hydration.
Plant Extracts
36Botanical ingredients ranging from soothing (green tea, centella) to potentially irritating (citrus oils).
Humectants
27 ingredientsIngredients that draw water into the skin - typically small molecules that bind moisture from the environment and deeper skin layers.
- Aloe Vera
- Butylene Glycol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Fructose
- Gluconolactone
- Glucose
- Glycerin
- Honey
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Inulin
- Kiss-Me-Quick Extract
- L-Proline
- Lactic Acid
- Panthenol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Propanediol
- Propylene Glycol
- Rice Amino Acids
- Sodium PCA
- Sorbitol
- Urea
- Vegetable Collagen
- White Birch Sap
- Xylitol
Emollients
33 ingredientsSoftening ingredients that fill gaps between skin cells, leaving skin smoother and helping reduce transepidermal water loss.
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Baobab Oil
- Beeswax
- Calendula Oil
- Candelilla Wax
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Ceramide NP
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cocoa Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Jojoba Oil
- Lanolin
- Mineral Oil
- Papaya Seed Oil
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Shea Butter
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Sorbitan Laurate
- Soybean Oil
- Squalane
- Stearic Acid
- Sucrose Cocoate
- Sunflower Seed Oil
Occlusives
10 ingredientsIngredients that form a breathable film on the skin to seal in moisture and protect the barrier.
Actives
32 ingredientsProven functional ingredients - retinoids, exfoliating acids, antioxidants, brighteners - that target a specific skin concern.
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- Adapalene
- Allantoin
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Azelaic Acid
- Bakuchiol
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Chili Pepper Resin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Gluconolactone
- Glycolic Acid
- Hydroquinone
- Idealift
- Kojic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- Lactobionic Acid
- Licorice Root Extract
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Mandelic Acid
- Niacinamide
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Retinaldehyde
- Retinol
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Salicylic Acid
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Tretinoin
- Vitamin C
- Volufiline
Antioxidants
25 ingredientsIngredients that neutralize free radicals caused by UV and pollution, helping prevent oxidative damage.
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Bakuchiol
- Cloudberry Fruit Extract
- Coenzyme Q10
- Ferulic Acid
- Green Tea Extract
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Kojic Acid
- Lactobionic Acid
- Lingonberry Fruit Extract
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Niacinamide
- Papaya Seed Oil
- Resveratrol
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sunflower Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vanilla Bean Extract
- Vilca Bark Extract
- Vitamin C
Exfoliants
8 ingredientsChemical (AHA/BHA/PHA) or physical ingredients that loosen dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin underneath.
Preservatives
19 ingredientsIngredients that protect formulas from microbial contamination so the product is safe through its shelf life.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Caprylic Acid
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Chlorphenesin
- Citric Acid
- EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Methylparaben
- Pentylene Glycol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Propylparaben
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Phytate
- Sorbic Acid
Sunscreens
9 ingredientsUV filters - mineral or organic - that protect skin from UVA/UVB damage.
Surfactants
14 ingredientsCleansing ingredients that bind oil and dirt so they rinse away with water.
Fragrance
13 ingredientsScent ingredients - essential oils and synthetic fragrance blends. A common trigger for sensitized skin.
Solvents
15 ingredientsIngredients that dissolve other ingredients into a usable formula. Water is the most common.
Peptides & Proteins
14 ingredientsShort chains of amino acids that signal skin cells to boost repair, firmness, or hydration.
Plant Extracts
36 ingredientsBotanical ingredients ranging from soothing (green tea, centella) to potentially irritating (citrus oils).
- Aloe Vera
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Baobab Oil
- Calendula Oil
- Candelilla Wax
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Chamomile Extract
- Chili Pepper Resin
- Cloudberry Fruit Extract
- Colloidal Oatmeal
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Green Tea Extract
- Honey
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Hydrolyzed Baobab Seed Protein
- Inulin
- Kiss-Me-Quick Extract
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Licorice Root Extract
- Lingonberry Fruit Extract
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Papaya Seed Oil
- Rice Amino Acids
- Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Soybean Oil
- Sucrose Cocoate
- Sunflower Seed Oil
- Sweet Pepper Resin
- Vanilla Bean Extract
- Vegetable Collagen
- Vilca Bark Extract
- White Birch Sap