Ingredient Glossary (27)

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.

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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

TREATS

All skin

Pregnancy safe

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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 (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)

In a word: Smoothing

What it does: Gently exfoliates to remove dull, dead skin cells for smoother skin

Why your skin loves it: Boosts glow while helping to fade unwanted pigmentation and fine lines

TREATS

All skin | Dullness | Uneven texture | Fine lines | Hyperpigmentation

BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

In a word: Clarifying

What it does: Penetrates deep into pores to remove excess oil and clear congestion

Why your skin loves it: Fights breakouts and blackheads without causing dryness

TREATS

Oily skin | Blemishes | Congested pores | Uneven texture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

In a word: Moisturising

What it does: Adjusts formula thickness and hydrates

Why your skin loves it: Moisturises and replenishes

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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: Balancing

What it does: Helps pores appear smaller, regulates oil, and brightens skin tone

Why your skin loves it: Calms and supports the skin barrier while smoothing texture

TREATS

All skin types | Uneven tone | Enlarged pores | Blemishes

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

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Shea Butter

In a word: Nourishing

What it does: Moisturises and repairs

Why your skin loves it: Soothes the skin and provides nourishment

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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

Stearic Acid

In a word: Conditioning

What it does: Acts as a conditioner

Why your skin loves it: Smooths and conditions

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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: Brightening

What it does: Illuminates dull skin and evens out tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots

Delivers antioxidant protection while boosting radiance and supporting collagen production

TREATS

Dull skin | Uneven tone | Early signs of ageing | City skin

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Peptides

In a word: Rejuvenating

What it does: Boosts collagen and smooths wrinkles

Why your skin loves it: Increases firmness and reduces fine lines

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

In a word: Brightening

What it does: Illuminates dull skin and evens out tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots

Delivers antioxidant protection while boosting radiance and supporting collagen production

TREATS

Dull skin | Uneven tone | Early signs of ageing | City 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