Glycerin2, Butylene Glycol3, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract10, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil14, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract18 and 4 more.
Rejuvenation7
Resveratrol5, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract9, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract10, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract18, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Extract22 and 2 more.
Cleansing6
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract10, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract18, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract29, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil33, Hexylene Glycol37 and 1 more.
Concerns
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Pore-clogging components3
Butylene Glycol3, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil14, Hexylene Glycol37
Fungal acne supporting components3
Polysorbate-204, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil14, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil33
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
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Polysorbate-20
Roles: Emulsifying, Fragrance, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.
5
ResveratrolAntioxidant
Anti-aging
Lightening
Lifting
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
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Wine Extract
7
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
8
Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
9
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice PowderAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
32
Sucrose
Roles: Skin conditioning, Flavoring, Humectant
33
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Roles: Emulsifying, Fragrance, Surfactant
Cleansing
Soothing
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps ingredients to mix better. It has nice cleansing activity helping to remove sebum and dirt from the surface of your skin. It's also responsible for making soft foam in soaps, shower gels, etc. Despite it having "PEG" in the title, it's considered to be safe.
34
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
35
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Roles: Humectant, Viscosity controlling
36
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.
It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.
Hexylene Glycol is mostly used for formulation purposes. It’s a good surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity-reducing agent. It maintains the density of the formulation of the product preventing it from separating. It also makes the product feel better.
38
Ethylhexylglycerin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Deodorant
Moisturizing
Softening
Antiseptic
Deodorant
Ethylhexylglycerin makes the skin softer, smoother and more hydrated. It acts deeply but without any heavy or sticky feeling. In haircare products, it works as a conditioner and scalp cleanser. It is safe but only in concentration below 8% in rinse-off products and below 2% in leave-on products. Can be an irritator in higher concentrations. In general, this component is great if you see it somewhere at the bottom of the list.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Roles: Solvent
Moisturizing
Good for dry skin
1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.
40
Mineral Salts
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
Protection
41
Potassium Sorbate
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that increases the shelf life of the product. It’s a great alternative to parabens. That's why manufacturers like to use this component. It is safe in concentration of up to 10% but it is used in cosmetics in amounts of 1% or even lower.
Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.
Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.
44
Phenoxyethanol
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antiseptic
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.
Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.
