Ingredient Glossary

Discover the effective and good-for-skin ingredients that are included in your favorite Physicians Formula products.

Aloe Vera

Antioxidant-rich plant-based ingredient offering moisturizing and soothing benefits.

Argan Oil

Precious oil derived from Moroccan argan tree that is rich in fatty acids to help hydrate
skin.

Botanical Floral Blend

A unique mix of rosehip, cactus flower, geranium, and ylang ylang with skin-conditioning benefits.

Butter Blend

Our exclusive complex featuring murumuru, cupuacu, tucuma butters from the lush and nutrient-rich Amazon, featuring essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that helps to soften, condition, and moisturize skin.

Cucumber Extract

Provides instant hydration, helping to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid

Boosts moisture in skin to help diminish signs of aging while appearing visibly plumper and more hydrated.

Kakadu Plum

Native to the Kakadu region of Australia, this antioxidant fruit contains the highest vitamin C source of any fruit to help brighten skin.

Keratin

Protein-rich ingredient that helps to strengthen lashes.

Lash-Boosting Complexes

Our proprietary complexes help to strengthen and condition for improved looking lashes.

Licorice Root

Helps to brighten and soothe skin while reducing dark spots.

Lustrous Diamond Dust

Ethically sourced from real genuine diamonds, creating a light-diffusing blur that leaves a translucent veil of luminosity.

Marula Oil

Ultra-nourishing and lightweight facial oil high in essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Matcha Green Tea

Antioxidant and vitamin-rich to deeply nourish for glowing skin.

Niacinamide

Known as vitamin B3, this helps to boost skin radiance, promote elasticity, smooth texture and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier.

Peptides

Amino acids that help promote elasticity and firmness.

Red Algae

Nourishing and soothing sea plant that helps boost the look of skin.

Rose Extract

Helps to soothe skin and minimize the appearance of redness.

Vitamin E

Protective antioxidant that deeply nourishes the skin.

24-Karat Gold

Rich in minerals and antioxidants to help enhance the complexion.