Extreme Cream Ampoule

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.

A synthetic ceramide-analogue combining myristoyl/palmitoyl fatty chains with oxostearamide/arachamide MEA, designed to replenish ceramide NP-type lipids in the skin barrier; used in Real Barrier formulations.

A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.

A synthetic sphingolipid analogue developed by Evonik (trade name Ceramide III B analogue), consisting of an isopropanol backbone with two capryloyloxy-palmitamido chains that mimic the structure of ceramide III/NP.

A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.

A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.

An isolated active from centella with strong soothing effects.

A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.

A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.

A synthetic dipeptide-cetyl ester (trade name Lumiskin/Calmosensine) that modulates the skin's endorphin pathway to deliver soothing and anti-aging benefits.

A chamomile-derived soothing agent.

A glucose-based humectant that hydrates and supports the skin's own moisture-management systems.

A simple sugar humectant that draws moisture into the skin and serves as a substrate for skin-microbiome-friendly formulations.

A glucoside of xylitol used as a humectant, typically combined with anhydroxylitol and xylitol in the Actimoist moisturizing complex.

A dehydrated xylitol derivative used as a humectant, typically found alongside xylitylglucoside and xylitol in biomimetic moisturizing complexes.

A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.

Glycosphingolipids are sphingolipids with one or more sugar residues. Structural components of the skin's intercellular lipid matrix. Used in Tunemakers' peeling lotion to support barrier function.

A generic INCI listing for a mixture of phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and related compounds) that are structural components of cell membranes, used to reinforce the skin barrier and aid active delivery.

Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from spearmint leaves (Mentha viridis). Retains some of the plant's anti-inflammatory and cooling properties with lower fragrance potential than the essential oil.

Extract from the peel of Citrus nobilis (Mandarin orange). Contains polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), hesperidin, and limonene. Used for antioxidant protection and mild brightening. Distinct from Citrus Reticulata and Citrus Sinensis in its flavone profile.

Extract from the leaves of Barosma betulina (Buchu), a South African shrub. Contains diosphenol (buchu camphor), flavonoids, and volatile oils. Used in prestige skincare for its soothing and antimicrobial properties.

A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.