One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4.7% - 7.1%
propanediol
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
3.5% - 5.3%
butylene glycol
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
2.5% - 3.7%
trehalose
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
1.9% - 2.8%
pyrus malus fruit extract
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
1.5% - 2.2%
cucumis sativus fruit extract
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
1.3% - 1.9%
vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
0.95% - 1.45%
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
0.9% - 1.3%
lycium chinense fruit extract
0.55% - 1.3%
punica granatum extract
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
0.4% - 0.95%
paeonia suffruticosa root extract
0.35% - 0.8%
panax ginseng root extract
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
0.3% - 0.7%
sapindus mukorossi fruit extract
0.15% - 0.65%
hypnea musciformis extract
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
0.15% - 0.65%
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
0.15% - 0.6%
lens esculenta fruit extract
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is
lacking
0.15% - 0.6%
caffeine
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
0.15% - 0.55%
glycine soja seed extract
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
0.15% - 0.55%
ergothioneine
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
0.1% - 0.45%
sodium lactate
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
0.1% - 0.4%
sodium hyaluronate
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
0.1% - 0.35%
caesalpinia spinosa gum
0.1% - 0.45%
yeast extract
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
0.1% - 0.35%
faex
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
0.1% - 0.3%
yeast extract
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
0.1% - 0.35%
acetyl glucosamine
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
0.1% - 0.3%
sodium pca
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
0.1% - 0.4%
caprylyl glycol
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
0.1% - 0.45%
gelidiella acerosa extract
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
0.1% - 0.35%
tocopheryl acetate
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize
other ingredients.
0.1% - 0.4%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It
is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
0.1% - 0.35%
ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30
0.1% - 0.4%
hexylene glycol
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
0.05% - 0.3%
sodium hydroxide
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.05% - 0.3%
parfum
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
0.05% - 0.2%
citric acid
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
0.05% - 0.2%
sodium citrate
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
0.05% - 0.15%
trisodium hedta
0.05% - 0.1%
phenoxyethanol
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
