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

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

Polysorbate 20

Lactic acid1

An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

Sodium Lactate

Chemical sunscreen3

Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

Fatty alcohol1

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Sunscreen3

Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Hydrating11

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate

Barrier Repair14

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine

Reduces Irritation1

Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Redness Reducing1

Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Niacinamide

Hydrating5

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Barrier Repair6

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate

Smoothing6

Refines rough or uneven texture.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate

Brightening1

Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

May Trigger Acne2

Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2

May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate

May Worsen Oily Skin1

May increase shine or excess oil.

Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne1

Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Cetearyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Cetearyl Alcohol