Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Behenyl Alcohol

  • Benefits:

    • Non-Drying Fatty Alcohol
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Thickening Agent
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel

     

• Bentonite Clay

  • Benefits:

    • Absorbs Excess Oil
    • Pore-Purifying
    • Soothing
    • Healing
    • Mineral-Rich
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4

    Found in Our: Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Post Breakout Fading Gel

     

• Benzalkonium Chloride

  • Benefits:

    • Antibacterial
    • Preservative
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover 

• Bergamot Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Healing
    • Antibacterial
    • Natural Fragrance
    • Botanical Extract
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Daytime Blemish Gel, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Glow Enhancing Creme

    Also Known As: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

• Beta Carotene

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Stimulates circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Naturally Occurring Pigment
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Moisture Infusion Toner, Glow Enhancing Creme, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Pro-Remedy Oil, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

    Also Known As: Astaxanthin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract *We formulate with a form of beta carotene that is vegan. Not all forms of beta carotene are vegan.

• Beta-Glucan AKA: “Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan”

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Promotes Healing
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4,5,9

    Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum, Daytime Blemish Gel, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Rapid Response Detox Toner

    Also Known As: Yeast Beta-Glucan, Yeast Extract, Beta Glucan

• Biosaccharide Gum-1

  • Benefits:

    • Soothing
    • Humectant
    • Vegan
    • Thickening Agent
    • Skin Conditioning

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Elderberry Soothing Toner

    Also Known As: Biosaccharide Gum-2

• Bisabolol

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Antibacterial
    • Brightening
    • Healing
    • Botanical Extract
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion, Glow Enhancing Creme, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme

     

• Bismuth Oxychloride

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Protectant
    • Thickening Agent
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener

     

• Black Cumin Seed Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Antibacterial
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pro Remedy Oil, Moisture Infusion Toner

    Also Known As: Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Black Coriander, Black Caraway

• Black Currant Leaf Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Barrier Repairing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-8

    Found in Our: Firm + Repair Overnight Serum

    Also Known As: Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract

• Black Raspberry Seed Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Light-bodied and silky fruit oil
    • Rich in linoleic and linolenic fatty acids, essential for the skin's barrier
    • Supports skin's suppleness while providing antioxidant protection
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Infusion Toner, Rest Day Masque

• Blueberry Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Natural Colorant
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

    Also Known As: Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract,  Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit

• Borage Seed Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Moisturizing
    • Botanical Extract
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque

    Also Known As: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

• Brassica Capestris

  • Benefits:

    • Barrier Repairing
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Protectant
    • Moisturizing
    • Botanical Extract
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,9

    Found in Our: Phytolipid Comfort Creme

    Also Known As: Aleruites Fordi Oil Copolymer

• Bromelain

  • Benefits:

    • Enzyme Exfoliant
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Brightening
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

    Also Known As: Pineapple Enzyme

• Butter Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Natural Fragrance

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,7,8,9

    Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser

     

• Butylene Glycol

  • Benefits:

    • Texture Enhancer
    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Smoothing Body Serum, BHA Clarifying Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Post Breakout Fading Gel, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Skin Recovery Lotion, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel