What's left out — the NEVER list: 1,4 Dioxane; Parabens; Formaldehyde; Phthalates/Fragrance; Coal Tar Dyes; Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Petrolatum; Triclosan; Contaminated PEGs (with possible traces of 1,4 Dioxane, lead, nickel, etc), DEA, TEA, MEA.
Ingredients by Product
Find what's in our Climate-Smart® formulas and what's left out.
Balancers
Body Creams
Serums
Day Creams
Night Cream
Masks
Ingredient Glossary
What is it doing: It safely enhances the texture of skincare products
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, DAY CREAM (TROPICAL CLIMATE), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK, POLAR MOISTURE-BURST MASK
What is it doing: It is a biologically active ingredient that is obtained from seaweed or algae. Agar has a jellied texture and high concentration of galactose which makes it a good emulsifier. This helps to stabilize moisturizing products as well as adds thickness in order to provide a smoother and creamier texture. It helps to improve moisture retention which may help reduce skin dryness.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: It is used to help give a pleasing texture as well as helps to stabilize the product.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE, POLAR, TROPICAL, DESERT, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK, SMOKE ALARM DROPS
What is it doing: It is obtained from brown algae this ingredient is used as a water binding agent that thickens our formula and makes it a more spreadable texture.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: It is an effective film former for the skin and gives the skin a velvety silky feel
Found in: BLUE SERUM, DAY CREAM (DESERT, MARINE, POLAR, TEMPERATE CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is alpine French water. It acts as a natural solvent in premium skincare plus it adds hydration to your skin
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
What is it doing: It is a stable form of vitamin C, which is micro-encapsulated. It is an effective antioxidant, particularly successful at reducing environmental damage.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE, TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is produced from the seeds of the Avena Sativa plant otherwise know as the oat plant. It is an antioxidant and helps with inflammatory conditions. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals to the skin and it helps protect against ultraviolet rays and helps sooth the skin.
Found in: DAY CREAMS (ALL CLIMATES), BLUE SERUM, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol that is derived from vegetables that helps to hold the product together so that the oil and water do not separate. And it helps to keep moisture in and protect the skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), ROSE MOISTURE MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TEMPERATE, MOUNTAIN, TROPICAL CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is used as an antioxidant that helps to neutralize the oxidation process.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: It’s a pigment and it safely adds a hint of color to premium skincare
Found in:
BLACK SERUM, BLUE SERUM, DAY CREAM (POLAR, TROPICAL CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN, POLAR CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
What is it doing: It has UV and blue light protection properties and it helps stimulate the cellular detoxification of the skin which also helps soothe the skin.
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
What is it doing: It is used to protect the skin from the sun’s entire range of UVA rays and protect other ingredients from deteriorating under the sun.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: It has multiple functions such as keeping hydration in the skin and enhancing a lightweight, luxurious texture
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), RAIN DROPS, BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is used as a skin conditioning agent helping to smooth and soothe the skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is a plant extract and works amazingly as an emollient, deeply moisturizing skin. It is a naturally rich source of antioxidants and skin-replenishing fatty acids.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, DAY CREAM (POLAR, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), MOUNTAIN MOISTURE-BURST MASK, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
What is it doing: It is 100% vegetable origin emulsifier that helps create an ultra-soft light formula.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol (the good kind of alcohol, not the irritating one) that can greatly protect skin in a dry environment because it acts as an emulsifier and helps defend against moisture loss and maintain a supple feel on skin.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS
What is it doing: Often used to enhance formulary texture due to its lightweight, non-greasy feel and leaves a silky, soft finish on skin.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol (the good kind of alcohol, not the irritating one) that can greatly protect skin in a dry environment because it helps defend against moisture loss and maintain a supple feel on skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
Key Properties: It is an extract from phosphoric rock. It gives premium formulations a silky, velvety feel with a matte finish. It has also shown the ability to function as a UV absorber and antioxidant.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
What is it doing: It is a film-forming active ingredient that helps shield and protect the skin from pollution. It has tightening effect and soothes the skin
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
What is it doing: It is a thickening agent that consists of calcium, aluminum and silicate.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: Reduces inflammation and stimulates skin cell renewal, resulting in a more even skin tone.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
What is it doing: Also known as hemp seed oil, this non-fragrant plant oil is a good source of skin-replenishing omega fatty acids, amino acids and vitamin E. Rich in properties that makes it a very effective moisturizer functioning as an emollient to soften and smoothen the skin. High in nutrients that keep the skin in a healthy condition.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is derived from coconut oil and has anti-aging benefits. It is used as a preservative and helps prevent formation of bacteria
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
What is it doing: It is made of coconut oil and glycerin. It is an excellent emollient and mimics skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) job to keep skin moist. Its unique mix of fatty acids supports the skin's natural function of replenishing its surface and helps resist moisture loss.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN, DESERT CLIMATES), CLARIFYING POLISH
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol derived from caprylic acid naturally derived from coconut. It has multiple functions such as a hydrator but its main function is to stabilize and increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives for safe, bacteria-free premium formulations.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS
What is it doing: It is used as a natural coloring agent.
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH
What is it doing: It is used as a product thickener and film forming agent.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol derived naturally from coconut. It has multiple functions such as an emollient, a carrying agent and luxurious texture enhancer.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES)
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol, scientifically made to keep ingredients safely mixed together and stable.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
What is it doing: It is one of the fatty alcohols, (the good kind for your skin) that helps pull moisture back into your skin and protect your skin by shielding it from irritation.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
What is it doing: It is a botanical ingredient extracted from algae. This skin conditioning and protecting agent is a rich source of lipids, amino acids, and several minerals that can greatly help with skin regeneration. Its rich antioxidant content protects skin cells from accelerated aging caused by sun damage as well as free radicals that do damage to your skin.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
What is it doing: It helps cleanse and protect the skin by preventing bacterial growth on contact and has residual effects that inhibit microbial regrowth after application.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
What is it doing: It is a preservative with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It prevents specific formulations from running into issues such as such as viscosity changes, pH changes, emulsion breakdown, visible microorganism growth, color changes and odor formation.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), CLARIFYING POLISH, RAIN DROPS
What is it doing: It is extracted from Irish moss, a form of seaweed, and is used as a skin conditioning agent. It helps to control the overall thickness of the product and is packed with vitamins and minerals that are vital in the maintenance of healthy skin. Chondrus Crispus has also proven to have the ability to protect against UV rays.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
What is it doing: Restores the functions of the vitamin D receptor and accelerates the recuperation of the skin barrier function.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS
What is it doing: It is an extract derived from citrus fruits. It is used two-fold in Pour Moi products. First, it is used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the formulas to prevent them from being too alkaline. Second, by utilizing Citric Acid (an AHA) in a higher concentration, it also exfoliates the skin.
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
What is it doing: Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. It’s mix of fatty acids that can be used by skin to find its natural moisture balance by doing both- replenish and resist moisture loss. It’s known to be very gentle on skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (TROPICAL, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), MOUNTAIN MOISTURE-BURST MASK
What is it doing: It is a mixture of fatty alcohol from coconut and fruit sugars (glucose). It keeps the oil and water parts of the formulation from separating and keeps pores clear. It’s known to be very gentle on skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
What is it doing: It is known as red snow algae we obtain it from the Swiss Alps. In extreme environmental conditions the algae produces valuable stress response molecules. It stimulates the longevity gene Klotho and activates AMPK, helping with the cellular defense and energy system. It helps to improve skin structure, evens skin tone and reinforces barrier function.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
What is it doing: It is a good source of antioxidant cartenoids and vitamin E. It is a great source of essential fatty acids (including linoleic acid) and zinc. It helps to increase firmness, deeply moisturize and sooth the skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
What is it doing: It is a lightweight silicone. When applied to the skin, it gives a silky and slippery feeling to the touch. It also can fill in fine lines and wrinkles, giving the face a “plump” look.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
What is it doing: It is used for its exfoliating properties as well as its ability to brighten dull skin.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
What is it doing: It is a plant-derived fat that acts as an excellent skin conditioner and emollient. It works by providing a protective film and enhancing the skin’s lipid layer. It makes your skin feel soft and smooth without leaving a greasy residue behind or clogging pores. Furthermore, it helps enhance the absorption of other ingredients in the formula.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN, POLAR, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), POLAR MOISTURE-BURST MASK
What is it doing: It is derived from natural silicon and is an emollient ingredient used in premium moisturizers due to its gentleness and effectiveness. When applied to your skin, it forms a vapor permeable barrier that works to prevent moisture loss yet allows your skin to breath. It is an ideal skin barrier enhancer because it is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic. There has been incorrect information on the Internet about this ingredient and it is important to separate the facts from fiction.
Found in: BLUE SERUM, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
What is it doing: It is used as a texture enhancer.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
What is it doing: It is a silicon. When applied to your skin, its known for creating a subtle gloss that feels smooth and silky to touch. It also acts as a mild water repellent by forming a protective barrier on the skin. It can also fill in fine lines and wrinkles, giving the face a temporary “plump” look.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
What is it doing: It is a chelating agent that keeps other ingredients from causing unwanted changes to formulas' texture, odor, and/or consistency.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, POLAR, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used for its anticorrosive, masking and buffering properties.
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help eliminate excess oil, firm and tighten the skin.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is an antioxidant amino acid. It naturally occurs in our body, and is found in high concentrations around cells that are subject to damage from free radicals and oxidization. Clinical studies have shown fabulous results of it reducing the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles and, when combined with Vitamin C as it is in Pour Moi, its work is even more effective.
Found in: BLACK SERUM, WHITE SERUM
Source: GOOD
Key Properties: It is a mixture of a plant-derived and synthetic amino acid used as a texture enhancer to help create specific textures per climate.
Found in: DAY CREAM (POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is scientifically developed to provide effective binding, emulsion stabilizing, film forming and opacifying properties and is used in the recommended, safe dosage to create premium skincare
Found in: DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), WHITE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is used to protect cosmetics from deterioration caused by UV rays as well as allowing them to last longer in high UV conditions. It helps to protect against damaging effects from the sun.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is an organic compound used to help protect the skin from UVB rays.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is derived from glycerin and is a beneficial skin-softener. It also acts as a natural preservative enhancer used as an alternative to parabens. All Pour Moi products are 100% paraben free.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, DAY CREAM (POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL,DESERT, MARINE CLIMATES), WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an active and it has astringent with pore tightening and moisturizing effects on the skin. It helps even your skin’s tone and firmness, and it drastically helps to clear pores and minimize the visible appearance of skin suffering from excess sebum secretion.
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to give aroma to the product
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used for its water binding properties which helps to replenish our skin.
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: Naturally derived humectant that works as a skin-replenishment ingredient to align with skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) for superior hydration in a desert climate
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH, SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a skin-replenishing and skin-restoring ingredient that is naturally found in your skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) and is used to establish normal moisture balance and hydration. It works best when combined with other replenishing and emollient ingredients - like it is in Pour Moi - to safely help replenish water from lower skin layers when the air is lacking enough humidity.
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: Derived from coconut oil, Glyceryl Caprylate serves as an emollient, humectant, and co-emulsifier. It helps condition the skin by restoring natural oils and maintaining moisture levels, contributing to overall skin health. Depending on how it is formulated with other ingredients, its application can vary for different climates.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT, MOUNTAIN, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), BLUE SERUM, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN, DESERT, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS, SMOKE ALARM DROPS, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help the ingredients dry and form a thin coating on the skin
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an emulsifier that effectively prevents the oily and watery parts of our formula from separating.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, FROSTY SUMMIT DAY CREAM, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a moisture-binding agent
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It used as a fragrant that provides a jasmine like scent
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Coconut Oil and won’t clog pores. It is used as a natural humectant emollient to keep your skin hydrated by attracting and holding moisture in the upper layers of the skin when it is very humid.
Found in: DAY CREAM (TROPICAL CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a conditioning agent.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It provides a sensation of freshness followed by a melting effect on contact with the skin. It leaves a feeling of velvety softness and helps create and maintain stable, effective formulas.
Found in: MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, DESERT CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS
What is it doing: It is plant-derived amino acid that is water soluble and helps create a skin-like film within the skin for an effective layer of moisture.
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a skin conditioner used for its anti-allergenic agents and anti-inflammatory properties
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a mixture of plant-derived and synthetic carbohydrate that functions as a safe chelating agent and stabilizer.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a scientifically developed safe emollient. It is known for its high spreadability and leaves a soft feeling on skin
Found in: WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TROPICAL CLIMATE)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a scientifically developed, dry-finish ingredient for oily skin in particular. It is used as a skin conditioner, emollient and texture enhancer and leaves a non-greasy, light and silky feeling on the skin.
Found in: WHITE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It helps to improve the skin's ability to retain moisture.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS, SMOKE ALARM DROPS, RAIN DROPS, DAY CREAM (FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help enhance the absorption of our ingredients. It is also used as a fragrance agent, and skin conditioning agent.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), SUNLIGHT DROPS, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a fatty alcohol (the good kind of alcohol in skincare). It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. It also plays a part in creating the right type of viscosity for the liquid formula to be effective in specific climate conditions.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL CLIMATES)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is an Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). In our pH-correct formula, it safely and gently exfoliates your skin, allowing dead skin that is stuck on the surface to shed naturally.
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), WHITE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a plant-based emollient with skin-like properties that are particularly suited for skin protection purposes, helping to repair and restore intact barrier function and to stabilize the trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) on a natural level.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES), SMOKE ALARM DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a fragrant component for lavender and coriander
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a skin conditioner that helps to calm the skin, reduce redness and irritation.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a texture enhancer.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a skin softener and absorbent agent, binding agent, film forming agent, and stabilizer.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), ROSE MOISTURE MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed film former. It helps to absorb excess sebum or acne-producing oils, and it plays an important part as a texture enhancer for climate specific formulas.
Found in: DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, MOUNTAIN, DESERT, POLAR CLIMATES), WHITE SERUM, BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It helps enhance the absorption of the ingredients and it has hydrating properties that leaves a smooth, dewy finish on the skin
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK, FROSTY SUMMIT DAY CREAM, SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an absorbent and anti-caking agent also used for its emulsion stabilization and bulking property.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: Type of clay that’s a mix of bentonite (another clay) and fuller’s earth, the latter being a white to brown substance found in sediment. Like all clays, montmorillonite has absorbent properties and can be a helpful ingredient for oily skin. It also functions as a thickener.
Found in: MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a skin-soothing ingredient and antioxidant.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is polyglyerides of three essential fatty acids extracted from sunflower oil. It plays an integral role in reducing oxidative stress, maintaining and improving skin barrier function, as well as serving to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a rich antioxidant used to help soften and soothe the skin. Also helping to brighten and reduce the appearance of dark spots. It helps protect the skin from harmful environmental factors.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is helpful in providing a moisturizing, nourishing, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating effect to the skin. Helping to prevent premature skin ageing.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a cutting-edge peptide produced from derivatives of amino acids naturally found in skin. It penetrates deep into the skin and can link to matching cell-surface receptors that regulate cell activity, wound repair and collagen tissue remodeling.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is pantothenic acid, the alcohol form of vitamin B. It is also sometimes called pro-vitamin B5 or D-Panthenol. It is used in premium skincare like Pour Moi, as a humectant because of its ability to attract and retain water by building a thin moisture film on the surface of skin. Studies have shown its moisturizing properties improve stratum corneum hydration, reducing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and maintaining skin elasticity and softness.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCE (ARID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (POLAR CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a mixture of synthetic polyethylene glycol (PEG) with natural castor oil. The weight and size of this ingredient is too large to penetrate beyond skin’s surface, as its abilities as an emollient is needed on the surface to stop moisture loss and keep skin feeling soft. Castor oil is also known in premium skincare for its antiviral and antibacterial properties to help fight skin infections. Its anti inflammatory properties help calm and soothe sensitive skin and its non-comedogenic properties help acne prone skin. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that PEG -40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is safe for use at concentrations up to 100%.
Found in: BLACK SERUM, HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an emulsifying and skin replenishing agent derived from glycerides (fatty acids) taken from shea butter. The shea butter contains specific components that assure epidermal protection against climatic aggressions.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE, POLAR, DESERT, TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, top quality PEG compound and used as a thickening agent. It is sourced from a responsible manufacture and is free of any impurities (includes no 1,4-dioxane, lead, nickel).
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a non-irritating, top quality PEG that acts as an humectant and solvent. It has been numerous times tested and found to be safe to use in cosmetics in the US but also in the Europen Union and Canada which have much stricter regulations.
Found in: WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a thickener and binding agent that helps with long-lasting and water resisting properties. It also helps to provide a rich, cushiony skin-feel while not leaving a sticky residue.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed skin-replenishing agent, solvent and preservative.
Found in: BLUE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), ROSE MOISTURE MASK, RAIN DROPS, SMOKE ALARM DROPS, MOISTURE-BURST MASKS (MARINE, TROPICAL, POLAR CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe and effective preservative that is used in a safe amount in Pour Moi skincare. It is approved worldwide (including in Japan and in the EU where regulations are very strict) for use in all types of water-based cosmetics, up to a safe amount of 1% concentration. Its safety has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel several times.
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It helps the skin to quickly adapt to environmental changes. It significantly improves skin moisture, even in stressful conditions, strengthens skin resilience against urban aggressors, improves skin hydration, provides visible improvement of skin homogeneity, refines skin and creates a flawless complexion.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS, SMOKE ALARM DROPS, RAIN DROPS, DAY CREAM (FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It calms skin hypersensitivity and reduces local skin redness and color irregularities resulting from Inflammation.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed ingredient that helps to form water-in-oil lightweight emulsions. It is doing so by helping other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent (water) in which they would not normally dissolve.
Found in: DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE, DESERT, TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN, POLAR), WHITE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a emulsifier and jelly agent.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as an emulsifier which helps to not irritate the skin or clog pores.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a cleansing agent, and an emulsifier. Polysorbate 60 is a surfactant, it attracts and suspends oils, dirt, and other impurities that have accumulated on the skin and washes them away. It also aids penetration of skin care ingredients such as vitamin C.
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, DESERT CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed ingredient that acts as an emulsifier because of its ability to help other ingredients dissolve in a solvent (oil) in which they normally would not be able to dissolve, specifically in this premium oil-in-water formulation.
Found in: WHITE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a salt used as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in premium skincare.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, MOUNTAIN, DESERT, POLAR CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a mild preservative being used as a paraben alternative that helps to prevent and protect our product from spoiling.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a conditioning agent that helps to restore the appearance in the skin, a cleansing agent, as well as an emulsifier.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a skin-friendly, preservative boosting glycol that can enhance the absorption of ingredients into the skin. It has hydrating properties (acting also as a humectant) that leaves your skin with a smooth, dewy finish in a dry environment, such as desert climate. It is a well-tolerated ingredient and due to its high purity, lacks skin irritation or sensitization.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), BLUE SERUM, BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TEMPERATE, MARINE, TROPICAL, DESERT, POLAR CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as a texture enhancer.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a hydrating and delivery ingredient that helps to ensure that the product will not melt in high heat or freeze. It is also used to help active ingredients in order to penetrate the skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), BLUE SERUM, BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TEMPERATE CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a skin conditioning agent that uses fatty acid components to maintain and improve lubrication and skin cell resilience. It combines with proteins to help promote healthy skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed occlusive that holds water in the skin and enhances the texture of the formula.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is extracted from the kernel inside of apricot pits, known botanically as Prunus armeniaca. Its fatty acid profile is rich in vitamins A, C and E and also contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a cosmetic coloring agent/pigment and is used in a safe amount to add a hint of color in premium skincare
Found in: BLACK SERUM, HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), ROSE MOISTURE MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, MOUNTAIN, TEMPERATE CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a cosmetic coloring agent/pigment and is used in a safe amount to add a hint of color in premium skincare.
Found in: DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE CLIMATES)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a combination of Retinol (pure vitamin A) and the fatty acid Palmitic Acid. It is an excellent and safe skin-like ingredient as it is found naturally in your skin, where it works as an effective antioxidant, particularly in regard to helping protect skin from UV light exposure. This ingredient has great research which has shown it to be an effective antioxidant when applied in a safe amount to the skin.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, DESERT, MOUNTAIN, POLAR CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a humectant and a good water-binding agent and emollient for your skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, TROPICAL, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help strengthen the skin barrier, increase skin recovery and provide a deep moisturizing effect.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a oil-soluble (penetrates deeper because of it) beta hydroxy acid that comes from the bark of willow trees. It is a brilliant multi-tasking ingredient that not only gently exfoliates your skin’s surface but also inside the pores, preventing, as well as unclogging, black heads and white heads. As an anti-irritant, it also has the ability to soothe stressed skin, reduce redness, and work as an anti-inflammatory to calm breakouts. Studies have shown that it is not UV-sensitizing like AHA and, used over time in a safe amount, can correct sun and age spots and hyperpigmentation issues
Found in: HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an exfoliator that helps to remove toxins and leaves the skin smooth and soft in appearance.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a mineral and has multiple functions in premium skincare, such as an emulsifier and a anti-caking agent. It’s main function is as an absorbing agent because of its ability to absorb moisture and sweat.
Found in: WHITE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, MOUNTAIN, POLAR, DESERT), CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed polymer used as a stabilizing and suspending agent and as a anti-caking agent.
Found in: WHITE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a salt of benzoic acid used as a safe and effective preservative.
Found in: BLUE SERUM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It has known antioxidant and preservative properties and is primarily used to control the pH level of this product
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, TROPICAL, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is an organic salt used as a preservative
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is the salt of the skin-like hydrating ingredient hyaluronic acid. It is considered more effective for skin than pure hyaluronic acid due to its greater compatibility.
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a highly alkaline ingredient that is used safely in small amounts in cosmetics to establish and hold the pH of a product.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLACK SERUM, DAY CREAM (MARINE, FROSTY SUMMIT, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL CLIMATES), HYDRATING BALANCER (HUMID CONDITIONS), HYDRATING BALANCER (ARID CONDITIONS), BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used for its chelating properties and it helps moisturize the skin, improves elasticity and helps lighten the skin
Found in: BOTANICAL REVERSAL MASK, ROSE MOISTURE MASK
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a synthetic ingredient that is added to cosmetics to condition skin or work as an emulsifier.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: A very mild cleansing agent that also helps stabilize skin care formulas and keep oil- and water-based ingredients from separating.
Found in: SUNLIGHT DROPS, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (TROPICAL, DESERT CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed ingredient that is used as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Found in: WHITE SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is derived from the emollient ingredient squalene, which is a natural component of your skin’s sebum (oil). It is a wonderfully moisturizing ingredient as well as being a source of replenishing fatty acids and antioxidants in the skin. Note that because it’s highly saturated, squalane is more stable in the presence of air than less-saturated squalene and a better choice for acne-prone skin.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (TEMPERATE, MARINE, TROPICAL, DESERT, POLAR, MOUNTAIN CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a suspending agent used to ease the dispersion of solids in liquids.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is derived from the fatty stearyl alcohol. It is used to safely help stabilize formulas that contain lots of active ingredients such as this one.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a skin conditioner and also provides superior properties allowing the formula to spread more easily and absorb more quickly.
Found in: SMOKE ALARM DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It has hydrating properties for the skin helping to replenish and hydrate it while slowing down the loss of moisture during use.
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as an emulsifier and oil thickener, emollient, and as a substance that helps remove dirt from the skin. It is used as a base for a gentle oily gel cleanser and has proven to be well tolerated by people with sensitive skin.
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a natural emulsifier and cleansing agent it helps to soften and soothe the skin.
Found in: CLARIFYING POLISH
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is used as a skin conditioning agent it is from the natural result of fermentation of Thermus thermophilus, a bacterium that can live thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface. It helps protect the skin from destructive enzymes and helps maintain a firm feel. It is a good source of alpha-galactosidase, an enzyme that helps replenish glycoproteins, making the skin look healthier. It is also used because it helps neutralize airborne pollutants and it helps prevent ultraviolet damage to the cells that make collagen and elastin proteins.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MARINE CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used as an abrasive, thickening agent that helps hide blemishes.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is used as a lubricant, whitening agent, thickening agent, and sunscreen ingredient.
Found in: BLACK SERUM
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is Vitamin E. It is one of the most well-known and researched antioxidants and occurs naturally in your skin. Because of its effective antioxidant activity, it helps combat the damaging effects of free radicals on your skin, which come from various sources including pollution, UV radiation, and as a result of aging.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, BLUE SERUM, WHITE SERUM, DAY CREAM (ALL CLIMATES), CLARIFYING POLISH, SMOKE ALARM DROPS, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (ALL CLIMATES)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a form of vitamin E that is considered more stable and less acidic. It is a natural skin-conditioning agent and effective antioxidant. It is used in these formulas together with pure tocopherol (or undiluted vitamin E) for optimal combat in a harsh climate and for repair.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, DAY CREAM (DESERT, MOUNTAIN, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), CLARIFYING POLISH, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, TROPICAL, DESERT, MOUNTAIN, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), RAIN DROPS, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a safe, scientifically developed ingredient for masking and buffering
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE)
Rating: BEST
What is it doing: It is a water-soluble extract of the tuber of the white truffle mushroom, a valuable and highly sought-after mushroom known for its moisturizing and skin-protecting abilities. Truffles have been subjected to numerous studies over the last 10 years, and experts now believe that these luxurious ingredient can give skin the ability to repair itself and defend against environmental damage in order to act younger for a longer period of time.
Found in: ALL PRODUCTS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help form a moisturizing layer on the skin and is appropriate for those that deal with dry and sensitive skin.
Found in: DAY CREAM (DESERT CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (DESERT CLIMATE), ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a cosmetic coloring agent/pigment and is used in a safe amount to add a hint of color.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used to help protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV stress, responsible for skin aging. It is high in powerful antioxidants.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MOUNTAIN, TEMPERATE CLIMATES)
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a natural ingredient and is used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
Found in: NIGHT CREAM, DAY CREAM (POLAR, TEMPERATE, TROPICAL, MARINE, FROSTY SUMMIT CLIMATES), MOISTURE-BURST MASK (MARINE, MOUNTAIN, DESERT, TEMPERATE CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is a cosmetic coloring agent/pigment and is used in a safe amount to add a hint of color in premium skincare
Found in: DAY CREAM (POLAR, MARINE, DESERT CLIMATES), BLACK SERUM, MOISTURE-BURST MASK (POLAR, DESERT CLIMATES), SUNLIGHT DROPS, ANTI-AGING BODY CREAM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used in a very small amount in our skincare. It allows sebum regulation and inhibition of bacterial growth, for a mattified skin with regulation of acne.
Found in: BLUE SERUM
Rating: GOOD
What is it doing: It is used for its antiseptic and germ killing properties instead of toxic preservatives like parabens.
Found in: DAY CREAM (MOUNTAIN CLIMATE)