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Ingredient Directory · A-Z Index

Natural Ingredients from A to Z

All the key ingredients from the NOPAL LIFE directory, with their official INCI, family, and benefits. Variants (extracts, oils, synonyms) are linked to their master ingredient.

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A

Acacia
Acacia Senegal Gum · Firming · film-forming actives
Tightening (appearance) · smoothing · film-forming
Açaí
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract · Superfruits · antioxidants
Antioxidant · protective · revitalizing
Acerola
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract · Botanical extracts · vitamin-rich fruits
Antioxidant · gentle brightening · revitalizing
Yarrow
Achillea Millefolium Extract · Botanical extracts · soothing plants
Soothing · gentle astringent · balancing
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid · AHA · Alpha-hydroxy acids
Exfoliating · Smoothing · Stimulating
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate · Hyaluronic Acid · Moisturizing actives · glycosaminoglycans
Powerful moisturizer · plumping · smoothing
Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid · AHA · Alpha-hydroxy acids
Gentle exfoliant · Moisturizing · Radiance
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid · BHA · Beta-hydroxy acid
Exfoliating · Purifying · Keratolytic
Agar-agar
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract · Moisturizing · film-forming actives
Moisturizing · film-forming · smoothing
Agave
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract · Moisturizing · softening actives
Moisturizing · humectant · softening
Sea algae
Algae Extract · Marine actives · remineralizing
Remineralizing · firming · moisturizing
Aloe vera
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice · Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract · Botanical extracts · juices/gels/pulps · ferments
Moisturizing · soothing · skin conditioning agent
Ambrette
Abelmoschus Moschatus Seed Extract · Sensory · softening actives
Softening · sensory · emollient
Dill
Anethum Graveolens Extract · Soothing · toning actives
Soothing · toning · emollient
Anise
Pimpinella Anisum Seed Extract · Soothing · sensory actives
Soothing · radiance · sensory
Green clay
Montmorillonite · Illite (green clay) · Smectite clays · natural minerals
Adsorbent · Purifying · Mattifying
Sea buckthorn
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil · Precious oils · plant antioxidants
Antioxidant · revitalizing · gentle brightening
Aronia
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract · Antioxidant · anti-aging actives
Antioxidant · protective · radiance
Arrowroot
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder · Purifying · mattifying active ingredients
Mattifying · absorbent · softening
Colloidal oat
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour · Avena Sativa Kernel Extract · Botanical extracts · soothing powders
Soothing · softening · skin protective

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B

Babassu
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · softening · light
Bamboo
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract · Botanical active ingredients · firming
Firming · smoothing · remineralizing
Banana
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract · Nourishing · softening active ingredients
Nourishing · softening · emollient
Baobab
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil · Precious · nourishing oils
Nourishing · emollient · repairing
Burdock
Arctium Lappa Root Extract · Botanical extracts · purifying roots
Purifying · sebum-regulating · sanitizing
Benzoin
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract · Soothing · softening active ingredients
Soothing · softening · comforting
Bentonite
Bentonite · Clays · absorbent minerals
Powerful absorbent · purifying · mattifying
Bergamot
Citrus Bergamia Fruit Extract · Radiance · purifying active ingredients
Radiance · purifying · sensorial
Beta-glucan
Beta-Glucan · Hydrating · soothing polysaccharides
Soothing · hydrating · film-forming protective
Beetroot
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract · Botanical extracts · plant antioxidants
Antioxidant · hydrating · radiance-revealing
Cocoa butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter · Protective vegetable butters
Nourishing · protective · film-forming
Shea butter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter · Nourishing vegetable butters
Nourishing · protective · softening
Mango butter
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter · Precious · nourishing butters
Nourishing · emollient · repairing
Bitter orange
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract · Radiance · sensorial active ingredients
Toning · radiance · sensorial
Sandalwood
Santalum Album Wood Extract · Botanical extracts · precious woods
Soothing · softening · sensorial
Birch
Betula Alba Juice / Leaf Extract · Botanical · purifying active ingredients
Purifying · remineralizing · toning
Heather
Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract · Soothing · clarifying active ingredients
Soothing · clarifying · radiance
Buriti
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil · Vegetable oils · radiance
Radiance · nourishing · antioxidant

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Coffee
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract · Toning · energizing active ingredients
Toning · decongestant · smoothing
Calendula
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract · Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil · Botanical extracts · oily macerates
Soothing · softening · skin conditioning agent
Chamomile
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract · Bisabolol · Botanical extracts · soothing flowers
Soothing · softening · gentle radiance
Cananga
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract · Sensory actives · balancing
Balancing · soothing · sensory
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract · Radiance actives · sensory
Toning · radiance · sensory
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf Extract · Radiance actives · toning
Toning · radiance · revitalizing
Star fruit
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract · Radiance actives · antioxidants
Radiance · antioxidant · toning
Carapa (andiroba)
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · comforting · softening
Cardamom
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract · Radiance actives · sensory
Toning · radiance · sensory
Carrot
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract · Radiance actives · antioxidants
Illuminating · antioxidant · unifying
Safflower
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · softening · light
Blackcurrant
Ribes Nigrum Fruit/Seed Extract · Superfruits · antioxidants
Antioxidant · radiance · toning
Cedar
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract · Wood & resins · balancing
Balancing · purifying · fortifying
Centella asiatica
Centella Asiatica Extract · Botanical extracts · repairing
Repairing · soothing · firming
Ceramides
Ceramide NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP · Restructuring lipids · intercellular cement
Restructuring · protective · anti-dehydration
Cherry
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract · Antioxidant actives · radiance
Antioxidant · radiance · protective
Activated charcoal
Charcoal Powder · Activated Charcoal · Adsorbents · purifying active ingredients of plant origin
Adsorbing · Purifying · Surface detoxifying
Chestnut
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract · Purifying actives · softening
Mild astringent · softening · smoothing
Oak
Quercus Robur Bark Extract · Purifying actives · astringent
Astringent · mattifying · toning
Lemon
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract · Citrus · purifying
Purifying · radiance · toning
Clementine
Citrus Clementina Peel Extract · Radiance actives · antioxidants
Radiance · toning · antioxidant
Quince
Cydonia Oblonga Seed Extract · Softening actives · film-forming
Softening · film-forming · smoothing
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Hydrolyzed Collagen · Soluble Collagen · Collagen Amino Acids · Structural proteins · peptides · anti-aging actives
Plumping · Firming · Anti-wrinkle · Moisturizing
Cucumber
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · moisturizing
Moisturizing · refreshing · decongestant
Poppy
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract · Floral waters · soothing
Soothing · softening · comforting
Coriander
Coriandrum Sativum Extract · Purifying actives · toning
Purifying · toning · sensory
Cotton
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract · Soothing actives · softening
Softening · protective · moisturizing
Turmeric
Curcuma Longa Root Extract · Botanical actives · radiance
Radiance · soothing · antioxidant

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Date
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · nourishing
Moisturizing · softening · revitalizing
Dulse
Palmaria Palmata Extract · Marine active ingredients · remineralizing
Remineralizing · antioxidant · radiance

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Echinacea
Echinacea Purpurea Extract · Soothing active ingredients · protective
Soothing · protective · toning
Willow bark
Salix Alba Bark Extract · Botanical extracts · natural BHA
Gentle exfoliant · purifying · smoothing
Ectoin
Ectoin · Moisturizing active ingredients · protective
Moisturizing · protective · soothing
Edelweiss
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract · Botanical active ingredients · anti-aging
Antioxidant · protective · soothing
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)
concentrated active ingredient · ↑ Green tea
Frankincense (olibanum)
Boswellia Carterii Extract · Anti-aging active ingredients · firming
Firming (appearance) · radiance · soothing
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract · Fresh herbs · purifying
Purifying · refreshing · toning
Prickly pear extract
cosmetic active ingredient · ↑ Prickly pear
Pomegranate extract
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract · Punica Granatum Seed Oil · Botanical extracts · fruity antioxidants
Antioxidant · revitalizing · skin conditioning agent

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Prickly pear
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil · Precious oils · plant antioxidants
Anti-aging · nourishing · antioxidant · revitalizing
Orange blossom
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water · Floral waters · soothing
Soothing · softening · gentle brightening
Strawberry
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract · Radiance active ingredients · fruit acids
Radiance · smoothing · antioxidant
Raspberry
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · antioxidants
Antioxidant · illuminating · protective
Frangipani
Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract · Soothing active ingredients · sensory
Soothing · softening · sensory
Fucus
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract · Marine active ingredients · remineralizing
Remineralizing · moisturizing · toning

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Gardenia
Gardenia Jasminoides Flower Extract · Soothing active ingredients · antioxidants
Soothing · antioxidant · radiance
Rose geranium
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water · Floral waters · balancing
Balancing · toning · gentle purifying
Ginger
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract · Tonic active ingredients · revitalizing
Toning · antioxidant · revitalizing
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract · Botanical active ingredients · tonic
Antioxidant · toning · protective
Ginseng
Panax Ginseng Root Extract · Botanical active ingredients · revitalizing
Revitalizing · toning · energizing
Vegetable glycerin
Glycerin · Polyols · Humectants
Humectant · Film-forming · Softening
Pomegranate
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract / Seed Oil · Antioxidant · anti-aging actives
Antioxidant · protective · radiance-boosting
Marshmallow
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract · Soothing · softening actives
Softening · soothing · moisturizing

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Witch hazel
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract · Purifying · astringent actives
Astringent · toning · purifying
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Extract · Precious botanical extracts
Revitalizing · radiance-boosting · perfecting
Hibiscus
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract · Botanical actives · radiance-boosting
Radiance-boosting · smoothing · firming
Sweet almond oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil · Softening vegetable oils
Softening · nourishing · emollient
Argan oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil · Precious · nourishing oils
Nourishing · softening · antioxidant
Avocado oil
Persea Gratissima Oil · Precious · nourishing oils
Nourishing · softening · repairing
Hemp oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil · Balancing vegetable oils
Balancing · soothing · softening
Coconut oil
Cocos Nucifera Oil · Nourishing vegetable oils
Nourishing · emollient · makeup remover
Broccoli seed oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil · Smoothing vegetable oils
Smoothing · sheathing · protective
Macadamia oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil · Nourishing vegetable oils
Nourishing · softening · protective
Moringa oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil · Precious · antioxidant oils
Antioxidant · purifying · softening
Nigella oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil · Purifying vegetable oils
Purifying · balancing · strengthening
Pumpkin seed oil
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil · Balancing vegetable oils
Nourishing · balancing · softening
Rosehip oil
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil · Rosa Eglanteria Fruit Oil · Rosaceous vegetable oils
Nourishing · Regenerating · Antioxidant · Emollient
Sesame oil
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil · Balanced vegetable oils
Nourishing · softening · protective
Tamanu oil
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil · Precious · regenerating oils
Regenerating · soothing · protective
Olive oil
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil · Precious · nourishing oils
Nourishing · antioxidant · protective
Evening primrose oil
Oenothera Biennis Oil · Precious oils · mature skin
Softening · nourishing · revitalizing

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I

Illite (green clay)
Illite · Purifying clays & minerals
Purifying · absorbing · remineralizing
Immortelle
Helichrysum Italicum Extract · Precious active ingredients · anti-aging
Regenerating · firming · radiance
Indigo
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract · Botanical active ingredients · soothing
Soothing · fortifying · softening

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Jasmine
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract · Flowers & extracts · sensory
Softening · soothing · sensory
Jojoba
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil · Precious oils · balancing
Sebum-regulating · balancing · protective
Jujube
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · soothing
Soothing · moisturizing · softening

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K

Kaolin
Kaolin · Clays & minerals · soft
Gentle cleanser · light absorbent · softening
Karanja
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · protective
Protective · antioxidant · nourishing
Krameria (Rhatany)
Krameria Triandra Root Extract · Purifying active ingredients · astringents
Gentle astringent · smoothing · toning
Kukui
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · soothing
Nourishing · soothing · light
Kunzea
Kunzea Ambigua Extract · Soothing active ingredients · purifying
Soothing · gently purifying · sensory

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Donkey milk
Donkey Milk (Equus Asinus Milk) · Traditional active ingredients · softness
Softening · nourishing · soothing
Goat milk
Goat Milk Extract · Softening active ingredients · nourishing
Nourishing · softening · smoothing
Laminaria
Laminaria Digitata Extract · Marine active ingredients · remineralizing
Remineralizing · moisturizing · firming (appearance)
Bay Laurel
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract · Purifying active ingredients · toning
Purifying · toning · radiance
Lavender
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract · Soothing active ingredients · sensory
Soothing · purifying · balancing
Mastic
Pistacia Lentiscus Extract · Purifying active ingredients · balancing
Purifying · balancing · toning
Lilac
Syringa Vulgaris Extract · Purifying active ingredients · clarifying
Clarifying · gently purifying · sensory
Lupin
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract · Anti-aging active ingredients · firming
Firming (appearance) · toning · smoothing

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M

Maracuja
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · softening · radiance
Marjoram
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract · Soothing active ingredients · sensory
Soothing · comforting · gently toning
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract · Toning active ingredients · antioxidants
Toning · antioxidant · firming (appearance)
Mate
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract · Tonic active ingredients · energizing
Toning · antioxidant · decongestant
Melissa
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract · Soothing active ingredients · purifying
Soothing · purifying · toning
Melon
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · moisturizing
Moisturizing · antioxidant · refreshing
Mint
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract · Fresh herbs · tonics
Refreshing · purifying · toning
Honey
Mel (honey) · Honey · Natural actives · Moisturizing
Humectant · Softening · Antibacterial · Antioxidant
Blackberry
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · antioxidants
Antioxidant · brightening · protective
Myrtle
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract · Aromatic herbs · purifying
Purifying · toning · astringent

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Neem
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract · Botanical extracts · purifying
Purifying · sanitizing · balancing
Niacinamide
Niacinamide · Vitamins & derivatives · multi-functional
Unifying · sebum-regulating · barrier-strengthening
Walnut
Juglans Regia Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · revitalizing · softening
Noni
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract · Antioxidant actives · radiance
Antioxidant · protective · radiance
Nopal
synonym · ↑ Prickly pear

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O

Orange
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract · Radiance actives · antioxidants
Radiance · toning · antioxidant
Orchid
Orchis Mascula Flower Extract · Anti-aging actives · antioxidants
Antioxidant · radiance · firming (appearance)
Nettle
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract · Purifying actives · remineralizing
Purifying · remineralizing · fortifying

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P

Panthenol (provitamin B5)
Panthenol · Vitamins & derivatives · repairing
Repairing · moisturizing · soothing
Enzymatic papaya
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract · Papain · Botanical extracts · fruit enzymes
Enzymatic exfoliant · smoothing · radiance-boosting
Peach
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract · Fruits & extracts · softening
Softening · moisturizing · velvety
Peptides
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 · Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (depending on formula) · Anti-aging actives · signal peptides
Firming · smoothing · skin messenger
Peony
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract · Soothing actives · radiance
Soothing · illuminating · antioxidant
Horsetail
Equisetum Arvense Extract · Firming actives · remineralizing
Remineralizing · firming · toning
Propolis
Propolis Extract · Purifying actives · from the beehive
Purifying · sanitizing · soothing

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Quinoa
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract · Fortifying actives · revitalizing
Fortifying · revitalizing · moisturizing

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R

Grape
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract · Anti-aging · antioxidant active ingredients
Antioxidant · anti-aging · regenerating
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract · Botanical extracts · gentle brightening
Gentle brightening · soothing · unifying
Resveratrol
Resveratrol · Antioxidant · anti-aging active ingredients
Antioxidant · protective · firming (appearance)
Retinol
Retinol · Retinyl Palmitate · Retinoids · Vitamin A
Keratolytic · Anti-wrinkle · Stimulating
Rhassoul
Moroccan Lava Clay · Clays · cleansing minerals
Gentle purifying · absorbent · natural cleansing
Damask Rose
Rosa Damascena Flower Water · Floral waters · toning
Toning · softening · radiance

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Saffron
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract · Precious active ingredients · radiance
Illuminating · antioxidant · revitalizing
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA · Moisturizing · humectant active ingredients
Moisturizing · humectant · softening
Tiger Nut
Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil · Vegetable oils · softening
Softening · nourishing · emollient
Spirulina
Spirulina Platensis Extract · Marine active ingredients · revitalizing
Revitalizing · radiance · antioxidant
Vegetable Squalane
Squalane · Emollients · Saturated hydrocarbons
Emollient · Light occlusive · Softening
Elderberry
Sambucus Nigra Flower/Fruit Extract · Botanical active ingredients · radiance
Antioxidant · softening · radiance

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Tea Tree
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil · Botanical extracts · purifying
Purifying · sanitizing · balancing
White Tea
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract · Antioxidant · soothing active ingredients
Antioxidant · soothing · protective
Green Tea
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract · Botanical extracts · antioxidant polyphenols
Antioxidant · gentle astringent · toning
Thyme
Thymus Vulgaris Extract · Botanical extracts · gentle purifying
Gentle purifying · toning · sanitizing
Linden
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract · Botanical extracts · calming flowers
Calming · softening · gentle decongestant
Tomato
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract · Radiance active ingredients · antioxidants
Antioxidant · illuminating · mattifying
Sunflower
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil · Vegetable oils · nourishing
Nourishing · softening · antioxidant
Tulsi
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract · Botanical active ingredients · anti-stress
Soothing · purifying · antioxidant

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Urea
Urea · Moisturizing · humectant active ingredients
Moisturizing · softening · emollient
Achiote (annatto)
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract · Radiance · antioxidant actives
Radiance · antioxidant · healthy glow

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Vanilla
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract · Sensory · softening actives
Softening · comforting · mild antioxidant
Vervain
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract · Aromatic · soothing herbs
Soothing · refreshing · mild toning
Red Vine
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract · Antioxidant actives · radiance
Antioxidant · toning · radiance
Violet
Viola Odorata Extract · Soothing · softening actives
Soothing · softening · moisturizing
Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid · Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate · Vitamins · Organic acids
Antioxidant · Depigmenting · Collagen stimulant
Vitamin E
Tocopherol · Tocopheryl Acetate · Fat-soluble vitamins · Tocopherols
Antioxidant · Emollient · Protective

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Wakame
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract · Marine · remineralizing actives
Remineralizing · moisturizing · firming (appearance)

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Yangu
Calodendrum Capense Seed Oil · Vegetable · antioxidant oils
Antioxidant · protective · nourishing
Ylang-ylang
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (diluted) · Flowers & extracts · balancing
Balancing · toning · sensory

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Natural Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA · Mineral · sebum-regulating actives
Sebum-regulating · mattifying · purifying

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