StriVectin

Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Tetradecyl Nicotinate

Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy

AKA Butanediol, a colorless liquid. A skin-conditioning agent and humectant. Extra info: Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

Bis Stearyl Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, octadecyl terminated

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

A silicone used to moisturize skin and protect skin against irritation.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethene

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Japanese Caprofilia (honeysuckle), Lonicera japonica, Caprifoliaceae

Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Xanthium sibiricum, Asteraceae

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the fruit cells of Malus domestica, Rosaceae

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae

Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract is an extract of the tubers of the Nutgran, Cyperus rotundus L., Cyperaceae

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Cyathea cumingii, Cyatheaceae

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprout of Lepidium sativum L., Brassicaceae

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Lesser Galangal, Alpinia officinarum (L.), Zingiberaceae

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae. Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties. Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7167772/

Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract is the extract of the alga, Nannochloropsis oculata.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 is reaction product of Alanine, arginine, histidine, leucine, phenylalanine and tryptophane hexapeptide with acetic acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Tetrapeptide-21 is the synthetic peptide consisting of glutamic acid, glycine and lysine

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae

Helianthus Annuus Extract is an extract of the seeds and flowers of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Ceramide Ng

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide, and is AKA Ceramide 2. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil

Adenosine is an organic compound found naturally in the human body as an RNA building block. It has anti-inflammatory properties and protects your skin's natural barrier. Alternate name: 6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Phospholipids

Polysorbate 80

What it does: Emulsifying

Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-

terpolymer of poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) with dimethylaminoprpylamine and methoxy-PEG/PPG propylamine

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice is the juice expressed from the stalks of Sorghum bicolor (L.), Poaceae

Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

What it does: Antioxidant

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

D-Glucopyranose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-, 6(dihydrogen phospahte), disoduim salt (9Cl)

Xylitol

2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans

2-Amino-2-methylpropanol

Helps retain moisture.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Benzenesulfonic acid, ethenyl-, homopolymer, sodium salt

It is commonly used to enhance the texture of products. Alternate names: C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Sodium gluconate

Sorbitan Oleate

What it does: Emulsifying

Sorbitan oleate

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

A common antioxidant that protects against UVB rays and has soothing properties Alternate names: 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid. It helps bind water and helps prevent product separation.

Helps prevent ingredients from separating and helps to add thickness. Can be made by fermenting simple sugars.

Cinnamic Acid

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

2-Propenoic Acid, -phenyl-, (2E)- / 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid

Levulinic Acid

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4-Oxovaleric acid

Sodium 4-oxovalerate

Caprylic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming

Octanoic acid

Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Used to add fragrance; can be made from essential oils or aroma compounds.

Used as a skin-conditioning agent and has some microbial properties. AKA Octane-1,2-diol

Maltodextrin

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (128;54)

Silica

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

A common occurring mineral in quartz and some living organisms. It is often a large component of sand. It is used as a thickening agent and has great oil absorption properties. Alternate name: Silicon dioxide

Magnesium Sulfate

What it does:

Magnesium sulphate

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products. Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

Benzoic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Benzoic acid

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

A preservative for protecting products against fungi growth.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

A preservative derived from the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is naturally occurring in some berries. Alternate name: Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

Citric Acid

What it does: Masking

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

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Benzyl alcohol

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

A major part of the peels of citrus fruit. It is most commonly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products. Alternate names: 1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Geraniol

What it does: Perfuming, Tonic

Geraniols are monoterpenoids found in rose oil, palmarosa oil, citronella oil, lemongrass oil, lavender oil, and other oils of fruits and vegetables. It is colorless and has low water-solubility. It can be irritating for sensitive skin. 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Citral

What it does: Perfuming

2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal

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