The building blocks of skincare

Ingredient index

Get to know what goes into a formula. Explore each ingredient’s role, the research that examines it and the products where it appears.

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3,519 ingredients

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Zinc Oxide

ZINC OXIDE

UV filter, Anti-inflammatory, Bulking, Cosmetic colorant, Skin protecting, Uv absorber

Ascorbic Acid

ASCORBIC ACID

Antioxidant, Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening, Buffering, Masking, Skin conditioning

Homosalate

HOMOSALATE

UV filter, Skin conditioning, Uv absorber

Cellulose Gum

CELLULOSE GUM

Binding, Emulsion stabilising, Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Fragrance

Cera Alba

CERA ALBA

Emollient, Occlusive, Emulsifying, Film forming, Perfuming

Urea

UREA

Humectant, Antistatic, Buffering, Skin conditioning