NFE Ingredient Transparency
NFE formulates with families of ingredients that work in relation to each other. Each family below describes a cosmetic role and the ingredients NFE draws on for it.
Humectants
Ingredients chosen for their ability to draw and hold water at the surface, so skin feels replenished rather than tight.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Aromatic hydrosol and humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant and hydration support
D-Panthenol
Humectant with barrier support
Propanediol, Glycerin, Gamma-PGA, Silk Amino Acids, Snow Mushroom Extract
Humectants and film-formers
Emollients
Ingredients that soften and smooth how the surface feels, supporting a cushioned finish and a ritual worth keeping.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane
Texture and skin-feel enhancers
Montanov 202, Sunflower Lecithin
Blend the oil and water phases
Cacay, Rosehip, Tamanu, Prickly Pear Seed, Sea-Buckthorn, Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Babassu, Carrot Seed, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter
Carrier oils and emollients
Barrier-supportive lipids
Lipids and lipid-supportive ingredients selected to support skin comfort, softness and the retention of moisture through the day.
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP
Barrier support and skin conditioning
Ectoin
Barrier support
Tone-supportive cosmetic ingredients
Ingredients used to support a more even-looking complexion and visible tone integrity, patiently and over time.
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning and tone support
Tranexamic Acid
Skin conditioning and tone support
Alpha-Arbutin
Skin conditioning and tone support
Kojic Dipalmitate
Skin conditioning and tone support
THD Ascorbate
Antioxidant with tone support
Peptides
Cosmetic peptides selected to support the look of a smoother, more refined and supple surface.
Argireline NP (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
Peptide, smoothing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Peptide, conditioning
Antioxidant-supportive ingredients
Ingredients chosen to support visible radiance and help skin keep a rested, luminous appearance.
THD Ascorbate
Antioxidant with tone support
Coenzyme Q10
Antioxidant
Green Tea Extract
Antioxidant and soothing
Rosemary Extract
Antioxidant and stabiliser
Astaxanthin
Antioxidant
Blue Tansy Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Berry CO2 Extract
Calming, sensory and antioxidant character
Botanical oils
Plant-derived oils selected for softness, cushion and the sensory character they bring to a formula.
Cacay, Rosehip, Tamanu, Prickly Pear Seed, Sea-Buckthorn, Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Babassu, Carrot Seed, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter
Carrier oils and emollients
Blue Tansy Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Berry CO2 Extract
Calming, sensory and antioxidant character
Sensorial support
Ingredients that shape slip, absorption, cushion and finish — the part of care most easily overlooked.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Soothing and barrier support
Bisabolol
Soothing and delivery support
Hydrophobic Silica, Boron Nitride, Gold Mica
Optical and aesthetic finish
Ingredient families describe cosmetic roles and formulation logic. For what is in a particular formula, see that product’s own ingredient declaration.
Full ingredient reference
Complete INCI lists, the actives data table, and every ingredient in the NFE glossary.