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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

C12-14 Pareth-12

A synthetic, ethoxylated blend of C12-14 fatty alcohols that functions as a mild nonionic surfactant.

C12-16 Alcohols

A blend of long-chain fatty alcohols used to soften skin, thicken formulas and stabilise emulsions.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

A mild, plant-derived non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant used to stabilise emulsions.

C14-22 Alcohols

A blend of medium-to-long-chain fatty alcohols used to soften skin and stabilise emulsions.

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

A silicone-based polymer that thickens oil phases and gives creams and sunscreens a silky, cushiony, non-greasy texture.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a naturally occurring alkaloid, extracted from coffee beans or tea leaves or produced synthetically, used in...

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Tamanu oil is a greenish, nutty-smelling vegetable oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the tamanu tree, traditionally use...

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

A botanical extract from the flowers of Camellia japonica, the plant this Round Lab firming line is named for, valued fo...

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

An extract of the leaves of the Camellia japonica (Japanese camellia) plant, containing polyphenols and flavonoid antiox...

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, commonly called tsubaki oil, is a light vegetable oil pressed from camellia seeds and long u...

Green Tea Leaf Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An extract of the leaves of Camellia sinensis (the green tea plant), valued in skincare for its concentrated polyphenol...

Green Tea Leaf Water

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

A water-based infusion or hydrosol prepared from tea plant (Camellia sinensis) leaves, carrying trace amounts of the pol...

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the tea plant (distinct from green tea leaf extract)...

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

This ingredient is a fermentation product in which the yeast Candida bombicola (now reclassified as Starmerella bombicol...

Canola Oil

A plant-derived oil from low-erucic-acid rapeseed (Brassica napus), used as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditionin...

Caproic Acid

Caproic acid is a naturally occurring medium-chain (C6) saturated fatty acid found in animal fats, milk and some plant o...

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

A light, non-greasy emollient oil made from coconut/palm fatty acids and glycerin.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA)

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

A lipid-soluble derivative of salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid) used at low concentrations for gentle surface exfolia...

Caprylyl Glycol

A short-chain fatty alcohol-diol used as a lightweight moisturizing and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Caprylyl Methicone

A lightweight alkyl-modified silicone used as a fast-spreading emollient and dispersant in sunscreens and moisturisers.