Glossary of ingredients

See also our prohibited ingredients page for the ingredients we never use.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-ageing peptide

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Film former, provides a protective barrier against environmental pollution

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Photo-stable UV-A Sun Filter, solubilised by Octocrylene

Bisabolol

Skin-soothing agent

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Borage Seed Oil, nourishing emollient

Boswellia Serrata Gum

Naturally derived skin soothing active

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

Rapeseed Oil, natural emollient.

Bromelain

Pineapple enzymes for gentle exfoliation

Butyl Avocadate

Sebum regulating active derived from upcycled avocados. Works by inhibiting 5 α-reductase activity.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV-A Sun Filter, stabilised and solubilised by Octocrylene

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Possible endocrine disruptor.

Butylene Glycol

Moisturising humectant

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter, nourishing emollient

C10-18 Triglycerides

Nourishing emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Skin softening emollient with a good ability to solubilise UV filters in SPF formulations

Caffeine

Energising and skin conditioning active

Caprylhyroxamic Acid

Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes.

Caprylyl Glycol

Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes.

Caramel

Natural colourant

Carbomer

Polymeric emulsifier and thickener, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.

Carica Papaya Seed Oil

Papaya Seed Oil, natural emollient

Carnosine

Antioxidant and anti-glycation active

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Safflower Oil, natural emollient.

Cellulose

Natural mattifying powder

Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media

Centella Asiatica stem cell extract

Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Centella Asiatica extract

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