lentil fruit extract

Extract that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and likely has antioxidant benefit, too.

hexyl laurate

Skin-softening agent and emollient that is a mixture of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid.

hexyldecanol

A synthetic, non-drying fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

hydrogenated polyisobutene

Synthetic polymer used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.

hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans

A skin-restorative ingredient that has been hydrolyzed, which is a chemical process involving the...

hydrolyzed jojoba esters

Essential fatty acids from the jojoba plant, broken down by water to form a new complex with...

isoamyl laurate

The ester of isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid, this plant- or synthetic-based texture-enhancing ingredient feels velvety-soft.

Limnanthes alba

Plant commonly known as meadowfoam; its seed oil is a non-volatile plant oil used as a...

Lycium barbarum fruit extract

The extract of the fruit commonly known as goji, goji berry, or wolfberry. This fruit extract is an antioxidant...

methyl gluceth-20

Liquid that functions as a water-binding and skin-conditioning agent.

methyl glucose sesquistearate

A mixure of the diesters of methyl glucoside and stearic acid. Functions as a skin-conditioning...

methylglucoside phosphate

A type of monosaccharide (simple sugar) derived from glucose, it serves as a skin-conditioning agent...

millet seed extract

Extract from a cereal grain that has no established benefit for skin, but is added to cosmetic...

neopentyl glycol diheptanoate

Mixture of texture-enhancing ingredient neopentyl glycol and grape-derived fatty acid heptanoic acid...

octyldodecyl myristate

Mixture of octyldodecanol (thickener) and myristic acid that forms a new compound used as a...

octyldodecyl neopentanoate

Skin-softening agent and emollient.

oleyl erucate

Skin-softening agent derived from oleyl alcohol, which is obtained chiefly from fish oil.

Oryza sativa cera

A natural, non-fragrant wax obtained from rice bran. It functions as a skin-softening agent...

polyglyceryl-10 laurate

A plant-derived or synthetic ester of lauric acid and the synthetic polymer polyglycerin-10.

tridecyl trimellitate

Skin-softening agent and texture enhancer that can provide a cushiony, emollient feel.

trimethylsiloxysilicate

Used as a skin-softening and occlusive agent.

trioctyldodecyl citrate

Mixture of octyldodecanol and citric acid used as a skin-softening agent and emollient.

Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract

Extract from the germ portion of the wheat plant. In cosmetics, this ingredient functions as a...

Triticum vulgare oil

whey protein

A form of protein derived from milk. An animal-derived ingredient, whey protein functions as a hair...

xymenynic acid

Synthetic fatty acid that functions as a skin-softening agent.

cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract

The extract of the fruit of the coconut tree, this ingredient is rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids, proteins, and complex B vitamins.

magnesium aspartate

Magnesium aspartate is the magnesium salt of aspartic acid that plays a role in maintaining proteins in skin.

caprylyl caprylate/caprate

A synthetic ester blend of medium chain fatty acids and fatty alcohol that works as an emollient.

ethylhexyl olivate

A natural ester of skin-conditioning fatty acids derived from olive oil. It can have an occlusive effect on skin.

isoamyl cocoate

A mix of non-irritating fatty alcohol isoamyl alcohol and coconut acid, this natural ingredient works as an emollient on skin.

sodium gluconate

The salt form of gluconic acid, sodium gluconate is a mild acid produced from the sugar glucose.

sodium cocoyl glycinate

Sodium cocoyl glycinate is an amino acid-derived cleansing agent and skin-softening ingredient in skin care and hair care products.

diisostearyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate

Diisostearyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate is an emollient blend of fatty acids often used in cosmetics to enhance coverage.

C13-15 alkane

C13-15 alkane is a synthetic blend of alkanes that functions as a solvent.

coco caprylate/caprate

Coco caprylate/caprate functions as a lightweight emollient.

N-hydroxysuccinimide

N-hydroxysuccinimide is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetics as an ester to soften and condition skin.

myristamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate

myristamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate

Oryza sativa (rice) bran extract

Oryza sativa (rice) bran extract is a plant ingredient used in cosmetics to condition and soften skin.

Silybum marianum seed oil

Silybum marianum seed oil comes from the milk thistle plant.

diisooctyl succinate

Diisooctyl succinate is a synthetic or plant-derived (Paula’s Choice uses the latter) transparent liquid emollient.

biotin/folic acid/cyanocobalamin/niacinamide/pantothenic acid/pyridoxine/riboflavin/thiamine/yeast polypeptides

A blend of several B vitamins plus peptides derived from a strain of lab-produced yeast.

magnesium palmitoyl glutamate

Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate is an amino acid (glutamic acid) and mineral (magnesium) blend that conditions and softens skin.

sodium levulinate

Sodium levulinate is the salt of levulinic acid, a synthetic organic acid that helps condition and soften skin.

PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate

PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate is an ester of the fatty acid isostearic acid combined with polyethylene glycol and glycerin.

Lactobacillus/coconut fruit juice ferment filtrate

Lactobacillus/coconut fruit juice ferment filtrate is the filtered result of combining the skin-friendly lactobacillus bacteria with the milky liquid found inside coconuts.

palmitoyl proline

Palmitoyl proline combines fatty acid palmitic acid with the amino acid proline.