Philosophy

Purity Made Simple® Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover

2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Polysorbate 20

What it does: Emulsifying

Used to prevent ingredients from separating. Alternate names: Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts

An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air. Alternate names: Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

Isopropyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Propan-2-ol, isopropanol

Sodium Sulfate

What it does:

Sodium sulphate

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

What it does: Astringent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of the Rosewood tree, Aniba rosaeodora, Lauraceae

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

What it does: Masking

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Bulnesia sarmientoi

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Cymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae

Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil

What it does: Masking, Tonic

Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Cabbage Rose, Rosa centifolia (L.), Rosaceae

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the bark of the tree, Amyris balsamifera, Rutaceae

Santalum Album Oil

What it does: Masking

Santalum Album Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the heartwood of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae

Salvia Sclarea Oil

What it does: Masking, Tonic

Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil

What it does: Masking, Tonic

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the herb Moroccan Chamomile, Ormenis multicaulis, Compositae

Acacia Dealbata Flower/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers and stems of Acacia dealbata (L.), Leguminosae

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried ripe fruit of Black Pepper, Piper nigrum L., Piperaceae

Octadecylpoly(oxyethylene) 3-(octadecylpoly(oxyethylene)oxycarbonylaminomethyl)-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanecarbamate (75 mol EO average molar ratio)

Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate is the ester of a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid with a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide

Potassium Chloride

What it does:

Potassium chloride

Hydrogen peroxide

Magnesium nitrate

Magnesium chloride

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

What it does: UV Absorber

Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-(1-methylpropyl)-, monosodium salt

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-butyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

Tributyl citrate

AKA lye, used to adjust the pH of a product.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

AKA table salt, like the kind you have in your kitchen. Table salt helps thicken products, can act as a binding agent, and sometimes used as an abrasive for exfoliating products.

Mainly used to improve stability when a product is exposed to air. Colourless and water-soluble. Alternate name: Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Citric Acid

What it does: Masking

A weak, organic acid naturally occurring in citrus fruits. AKA 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Linalool is found in flowers and spice plants. It is most commonly used as fragrance. Alternate names: 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

What it does: Preservative

5-Chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

Methylisothiazolinone

What it does: Preservative

2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one