Sea Buckthorn Arbutin Hydrating Essence Mask

a solvent used to dissolve other compounds in a formulation.

Alpha-Arbutin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:(structure)

Water

Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small organic alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent. (Source : EWG) Butylene Glycol has many useful functions in cosmetics and it's also a good humectant, making it a good ingredient for dry skin types.

Carbomer is a large polymeric chemical composed of acrylic acid monomers.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the cornflower, Centaureacyanus.

The term "fragrance" is used in cosmetics to represent a mixture of chemicals with scent in it. When "fragrance" is used, it's for the manufacturer to undisclose the recipe for their fragrances as per associated laws in most countries. Many fragrance ingredients are known to possibly cause allergic reactions to sensitive skin types and some studies have tied some frangrances to health risks such as cancer. So the lack of clarity in what fragrances were exactly used is a reason to avoid "fragrance" in cosmetics all together.

Glycerin is a naturally occuring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. (Source : EWG) Glycerin is used predominantly in cosmetics for its ability to absorb and retain moisture (humectant). It's a well studied chemical known to be non-allergenic and non-comedogenic unless used in high concentrations.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the seabuckthorn, Hippophaerhamnoides.

A handy multifunctional ingredient that works as a preservative booster, as well as an antioxidant and soothing agent.

Hydroxyethylcellulose is a modified cellulose polymer; used as a gelling and thickening agent.

Methylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors. (Source : EWG)

PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil is a polyethylene glycol derivative of castor oil; may be contaminated with potentially toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.

Next to water, this is the most common moisturecarrying vehicle used in cosmetic formulations. It has better skin permeation than glycerin, and it also gives a pleasant feel with less greasiness than glycerin. Propylene glycol is used as a humectant because it absorbs water from the air. It also serves as a solvent for anti-oxidants and preservatives. In addition, it has preservative properties against bacteria and fungi when used in concentrations of 16 percent or higher. There is a concern that propylene glycol is an irritant at high concentrations, though it appears to be quite safe at usage levels under 5 percent. (Source : Michalun)

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt, the most commonly used form, of Hyaluronic Acid. It acts as an emulsifier and a powerful humectant, able to bind large amounts of water particles.

Triethanolamine is a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical.