Is the foundation of cosmetic formulations, acting as a vital solvent that enables effective delivery of active ingredients

INCI: Aqua/Water/Eau

Enhances texture and formula stability

INCI: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

A modified form of the amino acid glutamine. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Acetyl Glutamine

A “botox-like” peptide that relaxes facial tension, helping improve skin elasticity and slow the progression of wrinkles.

INCI: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Is an AI-designed peptide inspired by the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and fasting, encouraging optimal cellular function by enhancing the skin’s natural recycling and renewal processes to activate intelligent rejuvenation from within.

INCI: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

A naturally occurring amino acid which helps support the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) and maintain surface hydration.

INCI: Alanine

Is a nutrient-rich antioxidant kelp that combats free radicals and reinforces skin strength and tone.

INCI: Alaria Esculenta Extract

An amino acid naturally found in skin and part of its Natural Moisturising Factor. In skincare it functions as a humectant, helping support moisture balance and a healthy, comfortable skin surface.

INCI: Arginine

A naturally occurring, moisturising amino acid. It helps mimic components of the Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) that keep the stratum corneum hydrated and flexible.

INCI: Aspartic Acid

Is lipid-rich, nourishing the skin and restoring its suppleness

INCI: Butyrospermum Park ii Butter

Helps to protect against UVA rays.

INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Broad spectrum filter that helps to protect against UVA and UVB rays.

INCI: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

A fermentation-derived ingredient associated with skin health and moisturisation.

INCI: Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract

A long-chain fatty acid used as an emollient, thickener and structuring ingredient. It helps improve consistency and supports the organised mixture of barrier-supporting oils, ceramides and emulsifiers.

INCI: Behenic Acid

A high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with film-forming and skin-protective properties. It forms a flexible layer over the skin that can improve smoothness and comfort while helping reduce the impact of environmental stressors on the surface.

INCI: Biosaccharide Gum-4

A lightweight humectant and solvent widely used in skincare. It attracts water, improves product glide and helps dissolve other ingredients, supporting both hydration and a smooth, non-sticky finish.

INCI: Butylene Glycol

A lightweight emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin

INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Contributes to a silky skin feel upon application

INCI: C10-18 Triglycerides

Emulsifier blend that helps stabilise the formula while respecting skin balance.

INCI: Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Aqua

Balances pH, ensuring formula stability and efficacy

INCI: Citric Acid

Emollient that enhances the effectiveness of UV filters

INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Aqua

Helps lock in moisture by forming a barrier on the skin, preventing water loss and enhancing hydration

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate

Provides a smooth texture and lightweight finish

INCI: Caprylyl Methicone

A lightweight hydrocarbon emollient often used as a silicone alternative. It improves glide and spreadability and gives formulas a silky, dry-touch finish without the heavier feel associated with richer oils.

INCI: C13-15 Alkane

A calcium salt of alginic acid, a polysaccharide derived from algae. It stabilises gels and film-formers. Within the serum, it stabilises the Tri-Saccharide pearls.

INCI: Calcium Alginate

A multifunctional hydrator and preservative booster which ensures formula stability.

INCI: Caprylyl Glycol

A naturally occurring dipeptide made from beta-alanine and histidine. A powerful antioxidant that contributes to UVA, UVB and blue light protection[FS21.1] against photoaging.

INCI: Carnosine

A skin-identical ceramide with a slightly different structure that helps support the organisation and strength of the skin barrier, improving its ability to retain moisture and protect against external stress.

INCI: Ceramide AP

A specialised, long-chain skin-identical ceramide that plays an important role in holding the skin barrier together. It helps reinforce the barrier’s lipid structure to reduce moisture loss and support stronger, healthier-looking skin.

INCI: Ceramide EOP

A skin-identical ceramide that helps replenish essential lipids in the skin barrier, reducing moisture loss and supporting softer, more resilient skin.

INCI: Ceramide NP

A naturally occurring lipid that is an essential part of the stratum corneum barrier. It helps replenish the skin’s lipid matrix, reduce moisture loss and improve barrier resilience.

INCI: Cholesterol

The colour index name for titanium dioxide, a white mineral pigment. In this context it is used for opacity, brightness and visual effect rather than as the product’s primary UV filter.

INCI: CI 77891

An extract derived from coconut fruit. It contributes sugars, minerals and other plant-derived components that help complement the effects of other moisturisers.

INCI: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract

Collagen amino acids lock in moisture and condition skin for a smoother appearance.

INCI: Collagen Amino Acids

To protect formula integrity.

INCI: Disodium EDTA

Enhances spreadability and create a smooth, silky texture.

INCI: Dibutyl Adipate

A lightweight emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

INCI: Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol

Improves texture, enhances spreadability, and provides a smooth, mattifying finish.

INCI: C13-15 Alkane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Helps to protect against UVA rays.

INCI: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Helps to protect against UVA rays.

INCI: Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

A mineral salt used as a buffering agent. It helps maintain a stable pH, which supports the performance of thickeners, contributing to a formula that stays smooth and consistent over time.

INCI: Disodium Phosphate

Lightweight skin conditioner.

INCI: Ethyl Oleate

Lightweight skin conditioner and texture enhancer

INCI: Ethyl Stearate

A skin-conditioning emollient with antimicrobial properties.

INCI: Ethylhexylglycerin

Helps to protect against UVB rays.

INCI: Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Helps to protect against UVB rays

INCI: Ethylhexyl Triazone

A botanical extract from rosebay willowherb. Delivers dual-action efficacy by helping to neutralise free radicals and reduce photo-induced oxidative stress while nourishing the outermost layers of the skin.

INCI: Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier function

INCI: Glycerin

Boosts formula spreadability for a weightless texture while locking in hydration.

INCI: Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Aqua

A polyhydroxy acid and natural chelating agent, helps maintain formula integrity by supporting stability and protecting against oxidation.

INCI: Gluconolactone

A water-binding polymer used to create a lightweight, cushiony skin feel. It forms a flexible moisture-retaining film on the skin, helping improve slip and spreadability while reducing the feeling of dryness or tightness.

INCI: Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

An ester of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emollient, emulsifier and formula stabiliser. It helps oil and water phases remain evenly mixed while giving creams a smoother, softer and more conditioned skin feel.

INCI: Glyceryl Stearate

The smallest amino acid and a natural component of skin proteins and Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs). It functions as a humectant and skin conditioner, helping support hydration and a soft, smooth feel.

INCI: Glycine

A plant oil derived from soybeans and rich in skin-softening fatty acids.

INCI: Glycine Max (Soybean) Oil

A plant-derived emollient oil from cotton seeds, help protect skin’s own ability to protect itself against photoaging.

INCI: Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil

Nourishing skin conditioner

INCI: Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera

An antioxidant-rich preservative booster, enhances formula stability

INCI: Hydroxyacetophenone

Thickening agent enhances formula texture and skin feel on application

INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate

An extract of the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, a rich natural source of the carotenoid Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that supports the skin barrier, preserves skin integrity, and enhances resilience against environmental damage.

INCI: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

A plant oil pressed from sunflower seeds, naturally rich in emollient fatty acids such as linoleic acid. It softens the skin, supports barrier lipids and helps reduce the rough, dry feel associated with moisture loss.

INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

A potent bioactive derived from sunflower sprout, naturally boosts NAD⁺ (the longevity molecule), while simultaneously counteracting five key hallmarks of skin aging: mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, loss of proteostasis, epigenetic alteration and genomic instability.

INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract

A biomimetic peptide that supports the skin’s structural integrity while promoting the skin’s regenerative processes and natural collagen synthesis.

INCI: Hexapeptide-3

A naturally occurring amino acid found in the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It helps bind water in the stratum corneum and supports a softer, more flexible and hydrated skin surface.

INCI: Histidine

A low-molecular-weight form of sodium hyaluronate created by breaking the polymer into smaller fragments. It functions as a humectant, helping improve hydration and skin feel while complementing larger hyaluronic acid forms at the surface.

INCI: Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Enhances formula skin feel and spreadability

INCI: Isopropyl Palmitate

An essential branched-chain amino acid that helps complement the skin’s own Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF).

INCI: Isoleucine

Skin -softening emollient to help lock in hydration.

INCI: Jojoba Esters

A genus of beneficial bacteria frequently used as part of fermented or postbiotic ingredient systems.

INCI: Lactobacillus

A fermented purslane-derived ingredient combining botanical compounds with fermentation-derived metabolites. It is a potent antioxidant rich in glutathione, visibly calms skin revealing a more even tone.

INCI: Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

A phospholipid whose structure helps disperse ingredients and can support stability while leaving skin feeling softer and more conditioned.

INCI: Lecithin

A potent antioxidant rich in glutathione, visibly calms skin revealing a more even tone.

INCI: Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

A carbohydrate derived from starch helps the handling and consistency of powdered or concentrated actives.

INCI: Maltodextrin

A versatile skincare essential that keeps skin healthy, balanced, and radiant.

INCI: Niacinamide

An emollient plant oil obtained from olives and rich in oleic acid and antioxidants. It helps soften skin and can also serve as a carrier for ingredients such as astaxanthin.

INCI: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Hydrates and boosts the delivery and stability of actives

INCI: Pentylene Glycol

Enhances texture and formula stability

INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol, Aqua

Helps to protect against UVB rays.

INCI: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a naturally occurring component of the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). Known for its ability to bind water and support the hydration, flexibility and smoothness of the upper skin layers.

INCI: PCA

An essential amino acid which helps replenish the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) and supports a smooth, hydrated feel.

INCI: Phenylalanine

An aromatic alcohol acts as a solvent and preservative booster. At low levels it helps maintain formula integrity and can contribute to the overall sensory profile of a product.

INCI: Phenylpropanol

A plant-derived chelating agent and antioxidant found naturally in seeds and grains. It binds trace metal ions that can accelerate oxidation, helping improve formula stability.

INCI: Phytic Acid

A naturally occurring sphingoid base and building block of ceramides in the skin that supports barrier function.

INCI: Phytosphingosine

A polyglycerol-based humectant. It helps improve moisture retention and can contribute to emulsification, slip and a smooth, comfortable texture in leave-on skincare.

INCI: Polyglycerin-3

A mild non-ionic emulsifier made from polyglycerin and stearic acid. It helps keep oil- and water-based ingredients evenly mixed and supports a stable, smooth texture.

INCI: Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

A polyglycerol ester used as an emulsifying and structuring ingredient. It helps disperse lipids evenly, supports emulsion stability and can contribute to the organised delivery of ceramides and other barrier lipids.

INCI: Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

A non-ionic surfactant that helps oil and water-based ingredients mix evenly. It supports uniform dispersion of ingredients and improves the smoothness, consistency and stability of the formula.

INCI: Polysorbate 60

A mineral salt used to help control ionic balance, viscosity and ingredient compatibility.

INCI: Potassium Chloride

A well-established preservative, particularly effective against yeasts and moulds. It is used at low levels to help keep water-containing formulas safe and stable throughout their intended shelf life.

INCI: Potassium Sorbate

An amino acid that is also an important building block of collagen. It helps bind water in the stratum corneum and supports a softer, more flexible and hydrated skin surface.

INCI: Proline

INCI: Propanediol

Serum

A retinol-like cyclical peptide derived from Prince Ginseng that delivers optimal performance without compromising skin tolerance, while enhancing the skin’s natural retinol activity to help smooth wrinkles and improve firmness.

INCI: Pseudostellaria Heterophylla Extract

A botanical extract derived from pomegranate seeds, helps protect skin’s own ability to protect itself against photoaging.

INCI: Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract

Raspberry leaf extract supports skin vitality and resilience by preserving bioenergetic efficiency and enhancing proactive skin rejuvenation.

INCI: Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract

Conditions skin and delivers a silky-smooth finish to the formula

INCI: Stearyl Heptanoate

Helps balance the formula’s pH for enhanced skin.

INCI: Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide

Adds silky, soft texture to the formula

INCI: Sclerotium Gum

An amino acid based emulsifier that helps to stabilise the formula whilst respecting skin balance

INCI: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Clinically proven to target visible signs of skin ageing by reinforcing structural collagen and elasticity.

Formulated at optimal bio-available pH levels to ensure maximum penetration without irritation.

A highly effective pH buffering agent and helps the formula maintain a staed pH level

INCI: Sodium Citrate

Helps maintain formula integrity

INCI: Sodium Benzoate

A naturally occurring amino acid found in the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It helps bind water in the stratum corneum and supports a softer, more flexible and hydrated skin surface.

INCI: Serine

A biomimetic form of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which helps support skin renewal and repair for smoother, healthier-looking skin. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Sh-Oligopeptide-1

A biomimetic form of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), which helps support skin repair and collagen production to promote firmer, more resilient-looking skin. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Sh-Oligopeptide-2

A biomimetic form of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), which helps support collagen production and skin renewal to improve firmness and skin structure. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Sh-Polypeptide-1

A biomimetic form of Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor (aFGF), which helps support skin repair, renewal and collagen production for smoother, firmer-looking skin. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Sh-Polypeptide-11

A biomimetic form of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), which helps support the skin’s natural repair and renewal processes for healthier-looking skin. Within BIO-Placenta, it forms part of the biomimetic growth factor blend which helps to boost collagen production for a restorative effect.

INCI: Sh-Polypeptide-9

A modified form of sodium hyaluronate designed to have strong affinity for the skin surface. It functions as a humectant and film former, helping attract and retain water for longer-lasting surface hydration and a smoother feel.

INCI: Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

An anionic emulsifier used to help oil and water phases remain evenly blended. It supports emulsion stability and texture and can help keep complex lipid systems uniformly dispersed throughout a cream.

INCI: Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

A crosslinked form of sodium hyaluronate that creates a water-binding network on the skin. Its large, mesh-like structure helps form a hydrating film and can provide sustained surface moisturisation and temporary plumping.

INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a highly effective humectant that attracts and holds water in the skin. It helps improve surface hydration, softness and temporary plumpness, and can reduce the appearance of fine dehydration lines.

INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate

The sodium salt of lactic acid and an important component of the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It acts as a humectant, drawing water into the stratum corneum to help improve hydration, softness and suppleness.

INCI: Sodium Lactate

The sodium salt of levulinic acid, helps protect formula integrity.

INCI: Sodium Levulinate

A powerful humectant and a natural component of the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It binds water within the upper layers of skin, helping maintain softness, flexibility and a comfortable hydrated feel.

INCI: Sodium PCA

An ester of sorbitan and oleic acid stabilise oil-rich systems, improves ingredient distribution and can enhance slip and spreadability on the skin.

INCI: Sorbitan Oleate

An ester of sorbitan and palmitic acid helps oil and water phases stay evenly mixed and contributes to a creamy, smooth and comfortable skin feel.

INCI: Sorbitan Palmitate

A lab-made mineral often referred to as synthetic mica. It is used to improve slip, texture and light reflection, giving formulas a smoother feel and a more refined or pearlescent visual finish.

INCI: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Creates a moisture-locking barrier on the skin’s surface.

INCI: Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Vitamin E derived skin conditioner

INCI: Tocopheryl Acetate

A volatile alcohol used at low levels as a solvent to disperse sensory enhancers.

INCI: T-Butyl Alcohol

A naturally occurring amino acid found in the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It helps bind water in the stratum corneum and supports a softer, more flexible and hydrated skin surface.

INCI: Threonine

A mineral ingredient commonly used alongside effect pigments to enhance brightness, opacity and light reflection. It can intensify a pearlescent or luminous appearance without being a primary skincare active.

INCI: Tin Oxide

A form of vitamin E with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. It helps protect lipids in both the formula and skin from oxidative damage while supporting softness and reinforcing the skin’s antioxidant network.

INCI: Tocopherol

A naturally occurring sugar helps stabilise proteins and cell structures under environmental stress, supporting hydration and skin resilience.

INCI: Trehalose

An ester of citric acid used as a solvent and dispersing aid. It can help improve the compatibility and stability of other ingredients and contributes a light, non-greasy sensory profile.

INCI: Triethyl Citrate

An essential amino acid which helps replenish the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) and supports a smooth, hydrated feel.

INCI: Valine

Enhances product spreadability and smooth texture, leaving a silky-soft skin feel

INCI: Xanthan Gum