Made in Japan | Ingredient Glossary
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Alcohol
Source: Distilled Spirits of Sugarcane
Use: Solvent, Antimicrobial
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Énergisant Oriental, Lumière Complexe, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water, Sauvetage Care Serum, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparence Botanical Water
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
Source: Polysaccharides produced by fermentation of Alcaligenes lotus
Use: Humectant, Skin conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparance Botanical Water Concentré
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Source: Japanese Angelica Plant
Use: Natural Polyyn, Skin conditioning, Skin protectant, Tonic
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
Source: Blue-Green Sacrum Alga
Use: Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Apricot Kernel Oil
Source: Pressed from the seeds of apricots
Purpose: Antioxidant, Natural beta-carotene, Emollient, Skin smoothing
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Source: A diester of Ascorbic Acid (q.v.) and Palmitic Acid creating a stable fat-soluble form of vitamin C
Use: Antioxidant, Anti-Wrinkle, Whitening Agent
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Lumière Complexe, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract
Source: From the roots of the Althaea Officinalis
Use: Antioxidant, Demulcent, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Found in: Transparance Botanical Water Concentré
Beeswax (Cera Alba)
Source: Honeycomb
Use: Binder, Emulsion stabilizer, Emollient, Epilating agent, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Viscosity increasing (nonaqueous)
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm
Behenyl Alcohol
Source: Coconut and Palm Kernal Oil
Use: Thickening agent, Opacifying, Skin conditioning
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Butylene Glycol
Source: Sugarcane.
Use: Humectant, Skin conditioning, Skin absorption enhancer, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Sauvetage Care Serum, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparency Botanical Water Concentré
[Note: A new 100 percent natural, odorless and colorless Butylene Glycol 1.3 derived from sugarcane. Validated by Ecocert and is recommended in the formulation of organic cosmetic products. It is a groundbreaking, versatile base made from carefully chosen plants and a safe alternative to petroleum-derived butylene glycol. This ingredient is made with the highest Japanese quality standards to offer a colorless, tasteless, odorless and safe product.]
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Source: Shea Nut
Use: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Sauvetage Care Serum
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Source: Flower heads and petals of the marigold plant
Use: Carotenoids, Antioxidant, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning
Found in: Clarté Fleur, Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré, Sauvetage Care Serum, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Source: Green Tea Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin conditioning
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Source: Coconut or Palm
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Caramel
Source: Concentrated sugary material derived from heating sucrose
Use: Masking, Cosmetic colorant
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Carbomer
Source: Synthetic
Purpose: Emulsion stabilizing, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Source: Carthamus tinctorius plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Clarté Fleur, Lumière Complexe
Cetearyl Alcohol
Source: Coconut or Palm
Use: Emulsifying, Thickener
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissnt Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Source: Chamomile Recutita flowers
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Perfuming, Occlusive
Found in: Source D'Éclat, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Citric Acid
Source: Orange, Grapefruit, or Synthetic
Use: pH Adjuster
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Source: Coconut
Use: Skin conditioning, Sensory enhancer
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Lumière Complexe, Sauvetage Care Serum
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
Source: Coffee Plant
Use: Caffeine, Antioxidant, Tonic
Found in: Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Source: Cordyceps Mushroom
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Source: Hawthorne Plant
Use: Flavonoids, Antioxidant, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Source: Cucumber Plant
Use: Astringent, Emollient, Skin conditioning, Tonic
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur
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Delesseria Sanguinea Extract
Source: Sea Beech Plant
Use: Emollient, Humectant, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur, Source D'Éclat
Dextrin Palmitate
Source: Plant Polysaccharide Gum
Use: Anticaking agent, Emulsifying, Spreadability, Surfactant, Thickener
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm
Diglycerin
Source: Dimer of plant-based glycerin
Purpose: Humectant, Skin conditioning, Solvent
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Source: Fats derived from nature, and a stearic acid derived from rosin (pine or other plants).
Use: Is a high-polarity oil with a superior dispersing property. Lends a viscous, glossy texture.
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Lumière Complexe
Dipropylene Glycol
(High-purity, low-toxicity, biodegradable)
Source: Synthetic
Use: Acts as a humectant and solubilizer in water-in-oil systems and offers maintenance of moisture content at a constant value regardless of fluctuations in temperature.
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Énergisant Oriental, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Raffermissant Fleur
Disodium Phosphate
Source: Synthetic
Use: pH Adjuster
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Source: Horsetail Plant
Use: Mineral silica in the form of silicic acid, Astringent, Tonic
Found in: Source D'Eclat Eye Serum
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Source: Loquat Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Ethyl Oleate
Source: Ester of ethyl alcohol and oleic acid
Use: Emollient, Perfuming, Skin conditioning
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Candelilla Cera)
Source: Euphorbia Cerifera Shrub
Use: Cosmetic astringent, Emulsion stabilizer, Emollient, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity increasing (nonaqueous)
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract
Source: Fruit and aerial parts of the Fennel Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin protecting
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Sauvetage Care Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Fragrance (Parfum)
Source: Natural essential oils
Use: Antioxidant, Aroma, Microcirculatory activating, Sensory enhancer, Tonic
Found in: All
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Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract
Source: Reishi Mushroom
Use: Polysaccharides, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Source: Extracted from the gardenia flower through enfleurage
Use: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Skin Protectant
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Glycerin
Source: Palm
Use: Emollient, Humectant, Skin conditioning, Skin Protectant, Solvent
Found in: Clarté Fleur, Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Sauvetage Care Serum, Source D'Éclat, Transparance Botanical Water Concentré
Glycine Soya (Soybean) Sterols
Source: Mixture of phytosterols obtained from the Soybean
Use: Emollient, Enhances skin absorption, Skin conditioning
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf Extract
Source: Jiaogulan Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Source: The leaves of Hamamelis virginiana.
Use: Astringent, Tonic, Skin conditioning
Found in: Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Source: Sunflower Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin conditioning
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Source: Coconut
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Source: Soy
Use: Enhanced skin absorption, Emulsifying, Skin-Conditioning
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Énergisant Oriental, Sauvetage Care Serum, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Source: Palm (Sustainable)
Use: Emulsifying, Emollient, Skin conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Source: Brassica Campestris Plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling, Occlusive
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Iris Florentina Root Extract
Source: Orris Root
Use: Isoflavones, Tonic
Found in: Énergiant Oriental
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Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Source: Jasmine Plant
Use: Tonic, skin protecting, Sensory enhancer
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Source: Flowers and Ariel parts of the Lavender Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin protectant, Sensory enhancer
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Source: Meadowfoam Plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Lumière Complexe, Sauvetage Care Serum
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Source: Litchi Plant
Use: Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Source: Gromwell Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
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Macadamia Seed Oil
Source: Pressed from the seeds of macadamia nut
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Occlusive, Emollient
Found in: Lumiére Complexe
Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract
Source: the Ripe fruit of Malpighiaemarginata Plant
Use: Natural vitamin C, Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Found in: Source D'Éclat
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Source: Leaves and tops of the Balm Mint Plant
Use: Skin conditioning, Occlusive
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Énergisant Oriental, Sauvetage Care Serum, Source D'Éclat, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
Source: Leaves of Peppermint Plant
Use: Skin conditioning, Occlusive, Refreshing, Tonic
Found in: Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract
Source: Primrose Plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning
Found in: Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Octyldodecanol
Source: Long chain fatty alcohol derived from derived from plant-based fats
Use: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Source: The Ripe fruit of the Olive Tree
Use: Skin conditioning, Occlusive
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Sauvetage Care Serum, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Source: Rice Bran
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Occlusive
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
Source: Osmanthus Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin protecting
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Source: Ginseng Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin protecting, Tonic
Found in: Source D'Éclat
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Source: Avocado Plant
Use: Nutrient absorption, Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Source: Plant-Based
Use: An emollient and conditioning agent used in beauty products to prevent dehydration and reinforce the skin's naturally protective lipid barrier.
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Phytosteryl Oleate
Source: Ester of phytosterol and oleic acid derived from plant-based oils
Use: Skin conditioning
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Potassium Myristate
Source: Myristic Acid from Plant Source
Use: Surfactant—cleansing agent, Surfactant—emulsifying agent
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Pericarp Extract
Source: The ripe fruit of the Pomegranate Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Sensory enhancer
Found in: Régénerant Botanical Water Concetré
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Source: Rose Hips of the Dog Rose Plant
Use: Skin-Conditioning, Emollient
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Lumière Complexe, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Source: Distillate obtained from the flowers of the Rose Plant
Use: Skin conditioning, Skin protectant, Tonic
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Clarté Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
Rosa Multiflora (Japanese Rose) Fruit Extract
Source: Fruit of the Rose Multiflora Plant
Use: Sensory enhancer, Tonic
Found in: Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Source: Rosemary Plant
Use: Antioxidant
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Source: Rhizome of the butcher's-broom plant
Use: Astringent, Refreshing, Skin conditioning, Soothing, Stabilizing, Tonic
Found in: Source D'Éclat
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Source: Sage Plant
Use: Antioxidant
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Source: Sesame Plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Occlusive
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Énergisant Oriental
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Source: Jojoba Plant
Use: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Lumière Complex
Sodium Chloride
Source: Salt
Use: Viscosity increasing (aqueous)
Round in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar
Sodium Hydroxide
Source: Synthetic
Use: pH Adjuster
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl
Source: Coconut or Synthetic
Use: Cleansing, Surfactant
Found in: Énergisant Oriental
Sodium Palm Kernelate
Source: Sodium salt of the acids derived from Palm Kernel Oil
Use: Cleansing, Surfactant
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar
Sodium Palmate
Source: Sodium salt of Palmitic Acid
Use: Cleansing, Surfactant
Found in: Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar
Sodium Phosphate
Source: Salt
Use: pH Adjuster, Buffering agent
Found in: Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum, Transparence Botanical Water Concentré
Squalane
Source: Olive or Sugar Cane
Use: Skin conditioning
Found in: Brilliance Cleansing Balm, Clarté Fleur Cleansing Bar, Énergisant Oriental, Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Sucrose Laurate
Source: Form of Lauric Acid, Plant Based
Use: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant—emulsifying agent
Found in: Sauvetage Care Serum
Tocopherol
Source: Sunflower, or Soy
Use: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Found in: Clarté Fleur, Énergisant Oriental, Lumière Complexe, Raffermissant Fleur, Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré, Source D'Éclat Eye Serum
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
Source: Bilberry Plant
Use: Astringent, Antioxidant
Found in: Source D'Éclat
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Source: Grape Plant
Use: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin conditioning
Found in: Lumière Complexe
Xanthan Gum
Source: Fermentation of Sugar
Use: Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Skin conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur, Sauvetage Care Serum
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Source: Corn (non-GMO)
Use: Skin conditioning, Occlusive
Found in: Raffermissant Fleur
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract/
Source: Jujuba Fruit (Red Date)
Use: Antioxidant, Skin smoothing
Found in: Énergisant Oriental