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

AHA3

Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

Glycolic acid1

The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

Glycolic Acid

Vitamin E1

Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

Tocopheryl Acetate

PHA1

Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

Gluconolactone

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

Panthenol

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

Zinc PCA

Hydrating8

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

Barrier Repair11

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Phytosphingosine

Reduces Irritation1

Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Anti-Aging1

Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

Glycolic Acid

Hydrating7

Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA

Barrier Repair4

Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Allantoin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Panthenol

Reduces Irritation3

Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Allantoin, Panthenol, Zinc PCA

Redness Reducing2

Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne2

Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Myristate, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2

May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate

May Worsen Irritation1

May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

Isopropyl Myristate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Polysorbate 20