Ingredient Science

3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID

Et-VC

Stable multifunctional Vitamin C — superb whitening, boosts HA production & collagen synthesis, protects from UV + blue light + pollution

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

Argireline

Neuropeptide — relaxes expression lines, Botox-like effect

ALANINE

Amino acid — NMF component, moisture retention

ALLANTOIN

Allantoin

Soothing — promotes cell regeneration, anti-irritant, keratolytic, moisturizing

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

Soothing, hydrating, anti-inflammatory botanical extract

ALPHA-ARBUTIN

Alpha arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor — brightening without irritation, safer than hydroquinone

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

Aluminum Chlorohydrate

Antiperspirant active — blocks sweat glands temporarily

AQUA

Purified / Rose Aromatic Distilled Water

Vehicle / carrier — dissolves all water-soluble actives, sets the formulation base

ARGININE

Arginine

Amino acid — promotes wound healing, collagen synthesis support

ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE

Ascorbosilane SP 442

Silicon-stabilized Vitamin C derivative — sustained antioxidant, enhanced skin affinity via silanol group

BAKUCHIOL

Sytenol A

Plant-based retinol alternative — anti-aging without irritation

BHT

Synthetic antioxidant — prevents oxidation of retinol and oils in the formula

BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE

Tinosorb S

Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter — photostable, stabilizes other UV filters

BISABOLOL

Anti-inflammatory, soothing agent from chamomile

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent, enhances penetration of actives

CAFFEINE

Caffeine Anhydrous

Vasoconstrictor — reduces puffiness, dark circles, cellulite

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Lincol RTA

Lightweight coconut-derived emollient, excellent skin feel, non-comedogenic

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Cestopal 1618 30/70

Fatty alcohol co-emulsifier and thickener for stable creams

CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT

Seaweed Extract

Marine polysaccharide — hydrating, mineral-rich, antioxidant

CITRIC ACID

Citric Acid

pH adjuster with mild AHA exfoliating properties

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Mersurf CA 35%

Mild amphoteric surfactant — gentle cleansing, foam booster

DECYL GLUCOSIDE

Evicare 2000

Non-ionic sugar-based surfactant — extremely gentle cleansing

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

Uvinul A Plus

UVA filter — photostable, broad-spectrum protection

DIMETHICONE

Dimethicone

Silicone emollient — silky skin feel, optical blurring, lightweight occlusion

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Novaguard EHG

Preservative booster — enhances Phenoxyethanol efficacy, mild deodorant, skin conditioning

ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE

Uvinul T 150

UVB filter — high SPF contribution, photostable

GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE

GFF

Fermented yeast filtrate — brightening, anti-aging, pore refining

GLYCERIN

Glycerin USP

Powerful humectant — draws moisture into skin, barrier support

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Lincol GMS

Oil-in-water emulsifier, creates stable cream matrices with a pearlescent effect

GLYCINE

Simplest amino acid — major collagen building block, soothing

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

HES 30.000

Non-ionic cellulose thickener — builds gel viscosity, compatible with wide pH range

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

Tea Tree Oil

Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory essential oil — clinically proven for acne

METHYLPROPANEDIOL

Raykami PDO

Solvent / penetration enhancer — improves skin absorption of active ingredients

NIACINAMIDE

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 — barrier repair, pore refinement, sebum regulation, anti-inflammatory, brightening

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

Matrixyl 3000 (GQPR component)

Anti-inflammatory peptide — reduces IL-6, firms skin

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

Matrixyl 3000 (GHK component)

Signal peptide — stimulates collagen I, III, IV and fibronectin production

PANTHENOL

D-Panthenol Care (BASF)

Pro-Vitamin B5 — deep hydration, wound healing acceleration, barrier strengthening

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Purolan PD-LO

Multifunctional humectant + mild antimicrobial booster + solvent, improves spreadability

PHENOXYETHANOL

Euxyl PE 9010

Broad-spectrum preservative — effective against gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas

POLYSORBATE 20

Sorbital T 20 P

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for oil-in-water systems

PPG-26-BUTETH-26

Creasoluble N4

Solubilizer — dissolves oil-soluble actives into the water phase without cloudiness

PROLINE

Imino acid — essential collagen building block, promotes skin elasticity

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Propylene Glycol USP

Humectant and solvent, enhances product stability and preservative efficacy

RETINOL

Retinol 10 SU (stabilized)

Gold standard anti-aging active — stimulates collagen, accelerates cell turnover

SALICYLIC ACID

Acid19

BHA — penetrates pore lining, clears blackheads/whiteheads, anti-acne, keratolytic

SERINE

Amino acid — NMF component, hydration and barrier function

SILICA

Sunsil-20

Oil-absorbing, mattifying agent — absorbs sebum and reduces shine

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium Chloride

Viscosity modifier — fine-tunes gel thickness via ionic strength adjustment

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt (low MW)

Low-MW hyaluronic acid — deep hydration, plumping, skin renewal stimulation

SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Amino acid-based anionic surfactant — exceptionally gentle cleansing

SODIUM PCA

Dermidrol

Natural Moisturizing Factor component — superior humectant

SQUALANE

Neossance Squalane

Plant-derived emollient — mimics skin sebum, non-comedogenic, barrier repair

TOCOPHEROL

Vitamin E

Lipid-soluble antioxidant — protects cell membranes and oil phase, anti-aging

TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

Dissolvine GL-47 S

Biodegradable chelator — binds metal ions, stabilizes Vitamin C and color, superior EDTA replacement

XANTHAN GUM

Xanthan Gum

Natural polysaccharide thickener and emulsion stabilizer

ZINC PCA

AC-ZPCA

Sebum regulation, antimicrobial, zinc delivery for acne-prone skin