PoriIngredient dictionary.
250 ingredients you'll find on skincare labels, rated for each skin type with the same rules as Pori's scanner.
Active
An active ingredient: it's there to change how skin looks or behaves, not just how the product feels.
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Adapalene
- Adenosine
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Arbutin
- Ascorbic Acid
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Azelaic Acid
- Bakuchiol
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Betaine Salicylate
- Caffeine
- Copper Tripeptide-1
- Gluconolactone
- Glycolic Acid
- Hydroquinone
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Kojic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Lactobionic Acid
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Malic Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Niacinamide
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Retinal
- Retinol
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Retinyl Retinoate
- Salicylic Acid
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sulfur
- Tartaric Acid
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Tranexamic Acid
- Zinc PCA
Fragrance
A fragrance ingredient: it adds scent and does nothing for the skin itself.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Amylcinnamyl Alcohol
- Anise Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Bergamot Oil
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Cinnamal
- Cinnamyl Alcohol
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Eugenol
- Farnesol
- Fragrance
- Geraniol
- Geranium Oil
- Grapefruit Peel Oil
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Isoeugenol
- Lavender Oil
- Lemon Peel Oil
- Lime Oil
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Methyl 2-Octynoate
- Oakmoss Extract
- Orange Peel Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Rose Flower Oil
- Rosemary Leaf Oil
- Treemoss Extract
- Ylang Ylang Oil
Emollient
An emollient: it fills the gaps between skin cells so skin feels softer and smoother.
- Acetylated Lanolin
- Argan Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Beeswax
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Candelilla Wax
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Carnauba Wax
- Castor Oil
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Cocoa Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Dimethicone
- Dimethiconol
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Grapeseed Oil
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Jojoba Oil
- Lauric Acid
- Myristic Acid
- Myristyl Myristate
- Octyldodecanol
- Olive Oil
- Rosehip Oil
- Shea Butter
- Soybean Oil
- Squalane
- Sunflower Seed Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Wheat Germ Oil
Preservative
A preservative: it stops bacteria and mold from growing in the product once it's open.
- Benzoic Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Butylparaben
- Chlorphenesin
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylparaben
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Methylparaben
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Propylparaben
- Quaternium-15
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Sorbic Acid
Emulsifier
An emulsifier: it keeps oil and water mixed so a cream doesn't separate.
Humectant
A humectant: it draws water into the top layer of skin and holds it there.
Uv filter
A uv filter: it absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light, which is what makes a product a sunscreen.
Surfactant
A surfactant: it lifts oil and dirt so water can rinse them away, which is how cleansers clean.
Soothing
A soothing ingredient: it's used to calm redness and the feeling of irritation.
Thickener
A thickener: it gives a product its texture and keeps it from being runny.
Ph adjuster
A ph adjuster: it keeps the formula at the acidity it was designed for.
Barrier
A barrier lipid: it matches fats skin makes itself and helps it hold on to water.
Antioxidant
An antioxidant: it helps neutralize free radicals from sun and pollution, and protects the formula itself.
Solvent
A solvent: it dissolves the other ingredients and makes up the base of the formula.
Absorbent
An absorbent: it soaks up oil and gives a more matte finish.
Chelator
A chelating agent: it binds metal traces in water so the formula stays stable.
Occlusive
An occlusive: it forms a film on the skin that slows water loss.
Cooling
A cooling agent: it gives a fresh, cold feel on the skin.
Texture
A texture agent: it changes how the product spreads and feels.
Antimicrobial
An antimicrobial: it reduces microbes on the skin or in the formula.
Astringent
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