Moisture Lock Day Cream

What’s inside

The notable ingredients in this formula and what each one is.

• Water/Eau solvent

  Water; the solvent base of the formulation (INCI: Aqua).

• Propanediol humectant/solvent

  A 1,3-propanediol glycol used as a humectant and solvent, commonly produced from corn sugar.

• Glycerin humectant

  A polyol (glycerol) humectant.

• Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate emollient

  An emollient ester derived from olive oil.

• Camellia Japonica Seed Oil emollient

  A plant oil pressed from the seed of Camellia japonica (tsubaki).

• Methyl Gluceth-20 humectant

  A glucose-derived (methyl glucose) humectant.

• Squalane emollient

  A saturated hydrocarbon emollient; in this formula plant-derived.

• Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract botanical extract

  An extract of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) flower and stem.

• Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate humectant

  A low-molecular-weight (hydrolyzed) form of the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate humectant

  An acetylated derivative of sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid).

• Sodium Hyaluronate humectant

  The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide humectant.

• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer humectant

  A cross-linked form of sodium hyaluronate.

• Lotus Japonicus Extract botanical extract

  An extract of the legume Lotus japonicus.

• Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract botanical extract

  An extract of magnolia-vine (Schisandra chinensis) fruit.

• Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract botanical extract

  A cultured plant-cell extract derived from apple (Malus domestica) fruit.

• Vitis Rotundifolia Fruit Extract botanical extract

  An extract of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) fruit.

• Tocopheryl Acetate antioxidant

  A stable ester form of vitamin E.

• Panthenol conditioning agent

  Provitamin B5, an alcohol form of pantothenic acid.

• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate antioxidant

  A stable magnesium phosphate salt derivative of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract botanical extract

  An extract of grape (Vitis vinifera) seed.

• Beta-Glucan conditioning agent

  A polysaccharide typically sourced from yeast, oats, or grains.

• Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil emollient

  A plant oil from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed.

• Betaine humectant

  An amino-acid-derived osmolyte/humectant, commonly obtained from sugar beet.

• Sorbitan Olivate emulsifier

  An olive-oil-derived emulsifier.

• Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract botanical extract

  An extract of Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) root.

• Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract botanical extract

  An extract of tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) root.

• Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables emollient

  The unsaponifiable lipid fraction of hydrogenated olive oil.

• Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract ferment extract

  An extract produced by Lactobacillus fermentation of soybean.

• Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of mistletoe (Viscum album) leaf.

• Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer film former

  A synthetic film-forming copolymer.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient

  An emollient ester of coconut/palm-derived fatty acids and glycerin.

• Cananga Odorata Flower Oil fragrance

  Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) flower essential oil.

• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract botanical extract

  Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract.

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract botanical extract

  An extract of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root.

• Pentylene Glycol humectant/solvent

  A pentylene glycol used as a solvent and humectant.

• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract botanical extract

  An extract of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower.

• Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil fragrance

  Clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) leaf essential oil.

• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaf.

• Linoleic Acid skin lipid/emollient

  An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

• Lecithin emulsifier

  A phospholipid emulsifier, commonly derived from soy or sunflower.

• Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides emollient

  Plant-sterol glycerides derived from canola.

• Oleic Acid emollient

  A monounsaturated fatty acid.

• Palmitic Acid emollient

  A saturated fatty acid.

• Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster

  A glyceryl ether used as a conditioning agent and preservative booster.

• Stearic Acid emulsifier/emollient

  A saturated fatty acid.

• Triolein emollient

  A triglyceride of oleic acid.

• 1,2-Hexanediol solvent

  A diol used as a solvent and preservative booster.

• Caprylyl Glycol humectant

  A glycol used as a humectant and preservative booster.

• Xanthan Gum thickener

  A polysaccharide gum produced by fermentation, used as a thickener.

• Superoxide Dismutase enzyme/antioxidant

  An antioxidant enzyme.

• Tromethamine pH adjuster

  An amine (tris base) used to adjust pH.

• Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil fragrance

  Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit essential oil.

• Acacia Decurrens Extract botanical extract

  An extract of Acacia decurrens, often used within a plant-wax blend.

• Butylene Glycol solvent/humectant

  A glycol used as a solvent and humectant.

• Carbomer thickener

  A synthetic cross-linked acrylic-acid polymer used as a gelling/thickening agent.

• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer emulsion stabilizer

  A synthetic acrylic crosspolymer used to thicken and stabilize emulsions.

• Cetearyl Olivate emulsifier

  An olive-oil-derived emulsifier.

• Hydroxyacetophenone antioxidant/stabilizer

  An aromatic ketone used as an antioxidant and stabilizer.

• Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract botanical extract

  An extract of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) root.

• Sodium Phytate chelating agent

  The sodium salt of phytic acid, used as a chelating agent.

• Centella Asiatica Extract botanical extract

  An extract of gotu kola (Centella asiatica).

• Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract botanical extract

  An extract of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) root, a natural source of resveratrol.