Glossary of ingredients
February 16, 2023 2023-08-16 19:40Glossary of ingredients
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| INCI | Definition | Function | Appears in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent with antimicrobial properties to boost the preservation of products. | Solvent | SPF 50 Anti-Pollution |
| 4-Terpineol | Concentrated active compound in tea tree oil, helps to soothe skin and provides antimicrobial activity to minimise blemishes. | Active | SPF 50 Blemish Control |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Polymeric emulsifier, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | Aloe vera, known for its skin soothing properties | Botanical Extract | SPF 50 Serum |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range. | pH adjuster | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Aqua | The most widely used ingredient in skincare as a base solvent for many formulations. | Solvent | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Stabilised Vitamin C derivative. Antioxidant with skin brightening effects. | Vitamin | SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Glow |
| Biosaccharide Gum-4 | Film former, provides a protective barrier against environmental pollution | Film Former | SPF 50 Anti-Pollution |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | Photo-stable UV-A Sun Filter, solubilised by Octocrylene | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Butyl Avocadate | Sebum regulating active derived from upcycled avocados. Works by inhibiting 5 α-reductase activity. | Active | |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV-A Sun Filter, stabilised and solubilised by Octocrylene | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Skin softening emollient with a good ability to solubilise UV filters in SPF formulations | Emollient | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Caprylhyroxamic Acid | Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes. | Preservative | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes. | Preservative | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Caramel | Natural colourant | Colour | |
| Cellulose | Natural mattifying powder | Mattifying Agent | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Daily |
| Cerium Oxide | New generation mineral blue light filter | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Anti-Pollution |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | RSPO consistency-enhancing wax. Helps to give body and stabilise emulsions. | Wax/Emulsion Stabiliser | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Ceteth-20 | Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Whip |
| CI 77891 | Colour that forms part of a shimmer powder blend, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin. | Colour | SPF 50 Glow |
| Dibutyl Adipate | Skin softening emollient with a good ability to solubilise UV filters in SPF formulations | Emollient | SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Mattify |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Skin softening emollient with a good ability to solubilise UV filters in SPF formulations | Emollient | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Daily |
| Dihydroxyacetone | Self-tanning active often referred to as DHA. | Self-Tanning Active | |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | Solvent which helps actives to penetrate deeper into the skin and helps deliver a more longer-lasting tan in self-tanning products. | Solvent | |
| Disodium EDTA | Chelating agent, helps to stabilise emulsions by complexing with metallic impurities. Protects against rancidity and/or colour changes. | Chelating Agent | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Erythrulose | Self-tanning active | Self-Tanning Active | |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | UV-B Sun Filter with the ability to help solubilise crystalline UV filters in SPF formulations | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | Highly photostable UV-B Sun Filter | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Glycerin | Natural humectant to moisturise the skin | Humectant | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Glyceryl Behenate | Mix of glycerin and behenic acid used as an Oil thickening/gelling agent | Thickener | SPF 50 Blur Perfector |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Whip |
| Inulin | Natural prebiotic which helps to rebalance the skin's microbiota | Active | SPF 50 Prebiotic |
| Lactic Acid | pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range. | pH adjuster | |
| Methylheptylglycerin | RSPO Mass Balance derived material with antimicrobial properties to boost the preservation of products. Helps to minimise the whitening effect of silicone-free emulsions. | Preservative | SPF 50 Serum |
| Niacinamide | Also known as Vitamin B3, minimise blemishes and calms breakouts, reduces sebum production and offers blue light protection. | Vitamin | SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Mattify |
| Octocrylene | Photo-stable UV-B Sun Filter with a good ability to solubilise crystalline UV filters and stabilise Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane in SPF formulations | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Panthenol | Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. A skin and hair conditioning agent. | Vitamin | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Daily |
| PEG-75 Stearate | Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Whip |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative to prevent the growth of microbes within formulations. | Preservative | SPF 50 Serum |
| Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | Photo-stable UV-B Sun Filter | Sun Filter | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Propanediol | Natural humectant to moisturise the skin | Humectant | SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Mattify |
| Propylene Carbonate | Skin softening emollient | Emollient | SPF 50 Blur Perfector |
| Silica | Mineral porous beads which provide a mattifying and soft-focus effect to smooth the appearance of skin imperfections and complexion. | Mattifying Agent | SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Mattify |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Stabilised Vitamin C derivative with antioxidant, complexion balancing and brightening properties. | Vitamin derivative | SPF 50 Blemish Control |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Naturally occuring humectant within the skin, has good moisture retention properties to improve skin hydration. | Humectant | SPF 50 Serum |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | pH Adjuster | SPF 50 Whip |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | Helps to stabilise formulas, particulary in self-tanning products. | Stabiliser | SPF 50 Blemish Control |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | Thickening polymer, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Whip |
| Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Polymeric emulsifier, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Stearalkonium Hectorite | derived from hectorite clay and used as an Oil thickening/gelling agent | Thickener | SPF 50 Blur Perfector |
| Steareth 20 | Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | SPF 50 Whip |
| Stearic Acid | Consistency-enhancing wax. Helps to give body and stabilise emulsions. | Wax/Emulsion Stabiliser | SPF 50 Anti-Pollution |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | Shimmer powder, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin. | Shimmer | SPF 50 Glow |
| Tapioca Starch | Natural mattifying powder | Mattifying Agent | SPF 50 Blur Perfector |
| Tin Oxide | Colour that forms part of a shimmer powder blend, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin. | Colour | SPF 50 Glow |
| Tocopherol | Vitamin E with good antioxidant activity | Vitamin | SPF 50 Serum |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E ester with good antioxidant activity. | Vitamin | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Blur Perfector, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Trihydroxystearin | A mix of glycerin and castor oil derived fatty acid used as an oil thickening/gelling agent | Thickener | SPF 50 Blur Perfector |
| VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer | Mesh film former, improves wear resistance and helps form an even layer on skin. | Film Former | SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Glow |
| Xanthan Gum | Water thickening gum, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsion Stabiliser | SPF 50 Prebiotic, SPF 50 Blemish Control, SPF 50 Anti-Pollution, SPF 50 Serum, SPF 50 Whip, SPF 50 Mattify, SPF 50 Glow, SPF 50 Daily |
| Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture | Arabian Cotton Stem Cell extract | Botanical Extract | |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Extract | Rice Bran extract | Botanical Extract | |
| Pentylene Glycol | Humectant with antimicrobial boosting properties | Humectant | |
| Citric Acid | pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range. | pH Adjuster | |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Speciality Hyaluronic Acid derivative, helps to hydrate the skin | Humectant | |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Speciality Hyaluronic Acid derivative, helps to hydrate the skin | Humectant | |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Speciality Hyaluronic Acid derivative, helps to hydrate the skin | Humectant | |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes. | Preservative | |
| Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract | Marine Bioferment extract, helps to provide a mattifying and hydrating effect to the skin. | Botanical Extract | |
| Ceramide AP | Part of a skin-identical synergistic blend of lipids which help to moisturise and protect the skin barrier. | Skin conditioning | |
| Phytosphingosine | Part of a skin-identical synergistic blend of lipids which help to moisturise and protect the skin barrier. | Skin conditioning | |
| Ceramide NP | Part of a skin-identical synergistic blend of lipids which help to moisturise and protect the skin barrier. | Skin conditioning | |
| Cholesterol | Part of a skin-identical synergistic blend of lipids which help to moisturise and protect the skin barrier. | Skin conditioning | |
| Carbomer | Polymeric emulsifier and thickener, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created. | Emulsifier | |
| Ceramide EOP | Part of a skin-identical synergistic blend of lipids which help to moisturise and protect the skin barrier. | Skin conditioning | |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | UVA Sun Filter | Sun Filter | |
| Brassica Campestris Seed Oil | Rapeseed Oil, natural emollient. | Emollient | |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | Licorice Root extract | Botanical Extract | |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | Forms part of the emulsification/stabilisation system to ensure a stable product is created. | Emulsifier | |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Safflower Oil, natural emollient. | Emollient | |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | Marshmallow Root Extract. | Botanical Extract | |
| Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Flowering herb extract | Botanical Extract | |
| Ubiquinone | Antioxidant also known as Coenzyme Q10 | Antioxidant | |
| CI 77491 | Colour that forms part of a shimmer powder blend, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin. | Colour | |
| Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract | Herb extract | Botanical Extract | |
| Mica | Part of a shimmer powder blend, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin. | Colour |