Neogen Dermatology V.biome Firming Cream Versus Mary & May Vitamin C + Bifida Lotion

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

We don't have a description for Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract.

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

We don't have a description for Lactococcus Ferment Lysate.

We don't have a description for Coptis Japonica Extract.

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract.

Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.

Cyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. Our bodies use B12 for cell production.

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

We don't have a description for Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate.

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Sodium Polyphosphate.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

We don't have a description for Pyridoxine.

Sodium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C. It is derived from the sodium salt of ascorbic acid.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

We don't have a description for Menadione.

Tricalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Folic acid is a form of Vitamin B9. Our bodies use folic acid for creating new cells and for DNA repair.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.

Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. Our bodies use riboflavin in the creation of skin, digestive tract lining, and blood cells.

Thiamine Hcl is Vitamin B1. The HCL stands for hydrochloride. Thiamine HCL is created using thiamine chloride and hydrochloric acid.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.

Tripeptide-2 is a peptide.

Hexapeptide-1 is a peptide.

Beta-Carotene is a carotenoid. It is an antioxidant that converts to Vitamin A. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.

Hexapeptide-9 is a peptide.

Nonapeptide-1 is created from amino acids including arginine and lysine.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.