Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Palmarosa Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Anti-Septic
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Balancing Skin Tonic

    Also Known As: Cymbopogon Martini Oil

• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

  • Benefits:

    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Firming
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Vitamin C Eye Brightener,Hydraboost Rescue Creme
    
    Also Known As: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

    *We formulate with a form of palmitoyl oligopeptide that is vegan. Not all forms of palmitoyl oligopeptide are vegan.

• Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

  • Benefits:

    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Firming
    • Vegan
      
      

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme

    *We formulate with a form of palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 that is vegan. Not all forms of palmitoyl oligopeptide are vegan.

• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

  • Benefits:

    • Lessens signs of fatigue, dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles in the under eye
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Promotes Healing
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Redness Firming Care Serum, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme

     Also Known As: Haloxyl 2%

• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme

     Also Known As: Matrixyl Synthe'6

• Pansy Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Promotes Healing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 7,8

    Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme

     

• Panthenol

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Skin Drink Concentrate, Glow Enhancing Creme, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Rapid Response Detox Masque, BHA Clarifying Serum, Moisture Infusion Toner, Purifying Face Wash,Skin Recovery Lotion,Daytime Blemish Lotion, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Total Eye Repair, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Mint Renewal Cleanser

    *We formulate with a form of panthenol that is vegan. Not all forms of panthenol are vegan.

• Papain

  • Benefits:

    • Enzyme Exfoliant
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3-5,9

    Found in Our: AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel

    Also Known As: Papaya Enzyme, Papaya Fruit Extract

• Pear Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Astringent
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-8

    Found in Our: Firm+Repair Overnight Serum

    Also Known As: Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

• Peppermint Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Natural Botanical Fragrance
    • Stimulates Circulation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,6-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Mint Renewal Cleanser

    Also Known As: Mentha Arvensis Oil, Menthol Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Spearmint Leaf Oil

• Pineapple Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

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

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel

    Also Known As: Ananas Sativus Pineapple Fruit Extract

• Parietaria Officinalis Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 3,4

    Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion

     

• Passion Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-8

    Found in Our: Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum

    Also Known As: Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Passion Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Passion Fruit Seed Oil

• Peach Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2

    Found in Our: Sheer Moisture Lotion

    Also Known As: Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

• PEG 100-Stearate

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Mint Buffing Beads, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Redness Care Firming Serum, Total Eye Repair, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Weightless Protection SPF

     

• PEG-10-Phytosterol

  • Benefits:

    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme

     

• PEG-8

  • Benefits:

    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: BHA Clarifying Serum, Post-Breakout Fading Gel, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion,Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Advanced Resurfacing Serum,Glow Enhancing Creme

    Also Known As: PEG-8 Dimethicone,Peg-8/SMDI Copolymer

• Pentylene Glycol

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, BHA Clarifying Serum, Daytime Blemish Gel, Post-Breakout Fading Gel, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Skin Correcting Serum, Phytolipid Comfort Creme

• Phaeodactylum Tricornutum (Algae) Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Concentrated carotenoid from a micro algae grown in the desert
    • Protects against oxidative stress
    • Strengthens skin to provide optimal barrier function
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Bedside Body Balm

• Phenoxyethanol

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, Anti-Bump Solution, Elderberry Soothing Toner, Energy Boosting Toner,Skin Correcting Serum,Mint Buffing Beads,Moisture Infusion Toner, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Purifying Face Wash, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Skin Drink Concentrate, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Redness Care Firming Serum, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Total Eye Repair, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Glow Enhancing Creme, Skin Recovery Lotion, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Mint Renewal Cleanser

     

• Phenyl Trimethicone

  • Benefits:

    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Post-Breakout Fading Gel

     

• Phenylethyl Alcohol

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Daily Mattifying Solution

     

• Phospholipids

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum, Skin Drink Concentrate, Glow Enhancing Creme, Moisture Infusion Toner, and Total Eye Repair Creme

    *We formulate with a form of phospholipids that is vegan. Not all forms of phospholipids are vegan.

• Phytic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Exfoliating Acid
    • Corrects Hyperpigmentation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Energy Boosting Toner, Skin Recovery Lotion, Mint Renewal Cleanser

     

• Phytosterols

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 7-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Total Eye Repair Creme

     

• Phytosteryl Isostearate

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 7-9

    Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme

     

• Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Promotes Healing
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,5,9

    Found in Our: Sheer Moisture Lotion

     

• Polyacrylamide

  • Benefits:

    • Binding Agent
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Mint Buffing Beads

     

• Polyacrylate 13

  • Benefits:

    • Binding Agent
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 7-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque

     

• Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Balancing Skin Tonic

     

• Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Sheer Moisture Lotion

     

• Polyisobutene

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Product Thickener
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque

     

• Polysorbate 20

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, Balancing Skin Tonic, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Elderberry Soothing Toner, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Energy Boosting Toner, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Bio Calm Repair Masque, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel

     

• Polysorbate 60

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

    *We formulate with a form of polysorbate 60 that is vegan. Not all forms of polysorbate 60 are vegan.

• Polysorbate 80

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Glow Enhancing Creme, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Daytime Blemish Gel, Total Eye Repair Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Toner

     

• Pomegranate Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Natural Colorant
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-8

    Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum

    Also Known As: Punica Granatum Extract

• Pomegranate Seed Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Pro Remedy Oil

    Also Known As: Punica Granatum Seed Oil

• Potassium Acrylates

  • Benefits:

    • Product Thickener
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Binding Agent
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion

    Also Known As: C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

• Potassium Hydroxide

  • Benefits:

    • pH Adjuster
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum, Purifying Face Wash, Glow Enhancing Creme Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

     

• Potassium Sorbate

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Overnight Eye Serum, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Energy Boosting Toner, Pore +Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Daily Mattifying Solution, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Glow Enhancing Creme, Energy Boosting Toner

     

• PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer

  • Benefits:

    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum

    Also Known As: C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

• Propanediol

  • Benefits:

    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Skin Drink Concentrate, Daytime Blemish Gel, Moisture Infusion Toner, Skin Recovery Lotion, Pore+Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

     

• Propylene Glycol

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Night Time Spot Lotion, Mint Buffing Beads

     

• Purified Water

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Anti-Bump Solution, Balancing Skin Tonic, Daily Mattifying Solution, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Glow Enhancing Creme, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Mint Buffing Beads, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Post-Breakout Fading Gel, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Skin Drink Concentrate, Skin Recovery Lotion, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Vitamin C&E Treatment,Night Time Spot Lotion, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, Elderberry Soothing Toner, Overnight Eye Serum, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, Energy Boosting Toner, Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum, Bio Calm Repair Masque, BHA Clarifying Serum, Weightless Protection SPF 30, Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Moisture Infusion Toner, Purifying Face Wash, Skin Correcting Serum, Day Time Blemish Gel, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel,Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Total Eye Repair Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Sheer Moisture Lotion

    Also Known As: Aqua, Water