Fatty alcohol1

Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Ceramide3

Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP

AHA2

Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

BHA1

Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

Salicylic Acid

PHA1

Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

Gluconolactone

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

Zinc PCA

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

Polysorbate 20

AHA1

Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

Glycolic Acid

Hydrating6

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

Barrier Repair9

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine

Redness Reducing1

Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Niacinamide

Anti-Aging1

Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

Glycolic Acid

Hydrating5

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA

Barrier Repair2

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol

Reduces Irritation3

Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc PCA

Redness Reducing1

Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Allantoin

May Trigger Acne1

Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Cetearyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Cetearyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Polysorbate 20