Ingredient Glossary
At Sculpted, we believe your skin deserves the best. Every ingredient in our formulas is vegan, cruelty-free, and selected to nurture your skin. This glossary is here to share the simple, honest goodness behind everything we create for you.
Aqua
In a word: Hydrating
What it does: Enhances formula absorption and efficacy
Why your skin loves it: Works to hydrate and prevent dry or rough skin
Amino Acids
In a word: Strengthening
What it does: Enhances resilience and reduces wrinkles
Why your skin loves it: Strengthens and protects skin
Antioxidants
In a word: Defending
What it does: Shields from environmental factors and aging
Why your skin loves it: Protects and soothes while improving brightness
AHA
In a word: Exfoliating
What it does: Removes dead cells and promotes radiance
Why your skin loves it: Offers antioxidant and exfoliating benefits
BHAs
In a word: Clarifying
What it does: Removes excess oil and promotes cell turnover
Why your skin loves it: Provides anti-acne and exfoliating properties
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
In a word: Moisturising
What it does: Adjusts formula thickness and hydrates
Why your skin loves it: Moisturises and replenishes
Centella Asiatica Extract (Cica)
In a word: Soothing
What it does: Retains moisture, reduces redness, and calms inflammation
Why your skin loves it: Protects from free radicals and calms skin
Ceramides
In a word: Restorative
What it does: Strengthens and hydrates the skin barrier
Why your skin loves it: Protects, improves elasticity, and enhances suppleness
Dimethicone
In a word: Smoothing
What it does: Forms a protective barrier over the skin
Why your skin loves it: Increases skin softness and prevents water loss
Glycerin
In a word: Softening
What it does: Glycerin draws and retains moisture on the surface of the skin
Why your skin loves it: Works to moisturise, nourish and prevent fine lines
Hyaluronic Acid
In a word: Plumping
What it does: Draws and retains moisture on the surface of the skin
Why your skin loves it: Boosts skin's moisture, enhances dry, damaged skin, and has anti-aging properties
Iron Oxides
In a word: Tinting
What it does: Provides color in cosmetic formulations
Why your skin loves it: Customizes shades for different tones
Mica
In a word: Illuminating
What it does: Used in pigmented products like foundation to provide radiance
Why your skin loves it: In cosmetics, it gives a pearly, shiny appearance
Niacinamide
In a word: Radiance
What it does: Helps to support skin renewal
Why your skin loves it: Brightens dull skin to give a radiant, luminous appearance
Panthenol
In a word: Revitalising
What it does: Retains moisture and calms inflammation
Why your skin loves it: Acts as a humectant and moisturiser
Peptides
In a word: Rejuvenating
What it does: Boosts collagen and smooths wrinkles
Why your skin loves it: Increases firmness and reduces fine lines
Shea Butter
In a word: Nourishing
What it does: Moisturises and repairs
Why your skin loves it: Soothes the skin and provides nourishment
Sodium Hyaluronate
In a word: Hydrating
What it does: Aids the skin in holding onto water
Why your skin loves it: Helps the skin to stay plump and enhances elasticity
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
In a word: Antioxidant
What it does: Protects cells from free radicals and aids regeneration
Why your skin loves it: Has strong antioxidant properties
Titanium Dioxide
In a word: Protecting
What it does: Shields from UVA and UVB rays
Why your skin loves it: Helps to protect skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
In a word: Radiance
What it does: Targets dullness, uneven skin texture, and uneven skin tone
Why your skin loves it: Increases luminosity and radiance by evening skin texture