Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester of dilinoleic acid and polyglyceryl-3 triisostearate.(1) It is a high-molecular-weight, high-polymer ester used in cosmetics. Due to its high-gloss properties, it is ideal for use in lip products such as lip gloss and lipstick formulations. In skin care products, it serves as a moisturizer.(2)

Undecane is a saturated hydrocarbon with 11 carbon atoms (C11) that can be of mineral or plant origin. This colorless liquid has skin-conditioning and emollient properties in cosmetics: As a mild emollient, it smooths the skin’s surface, leaves the skin feeling soft, and helps keep the skin in good condition.(1)

Vanillin is considered a flavoring and fragrance ingredient with a pleasant vanilla note. Sensitization to vanillin is considered rare, and its sensitizing potential is considered weak. In an illustrative risk assessment of cosmetic products containing vanillin, a concentration of 0.5% vanillin was classified as safe. Better Balm contains 0.33% vanillin, and Hypnotic Hues contains 0.16% vanillin.(1)

Vanillyl butyl ether is oil-soluble and produces a long-lasting, gentle sensation of warmth on the skin, which in turn causes vasodilation without unwanted side effects such as irritation or itching. This vasodilation results in a plumping effect.(1)

Vitis vinifera seed oil, better known as grape seed oil, is extracted from grape seeds—a valuable byproduct of winemaking. It is valued in skincare for its skin-nourishing properties and high antioxidant activity.(1-5)

Grape seed oil contains a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid (omega-6), as well as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phytochemicals such as catechins and gallic acid. These bioactive components can help protect the skin from oxidative stress, strengthen its barrier function, and reduce moisture loss.(2)

Studies show that Vitis vinifera seed oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and nourishing properties due to its composition. It can be used in cosmetic formulations to support the skin barrier, soothe the skin, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.(1, 3)

In addition, recent findings suggest that compounds derived from Vitis vinifera may also help support the skin microbiome and regulate inflammatory skin processes.(4)

Xanthan gum is a microbial polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of bacteria of the genus Xanthomonas campestris. It is safe and acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions.(1-2)

Yeast extract, also known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, effectively relieves itching.(1) In addition, this active ingredient has moisturizing, wound-healing, and cell-renewing effects. It possesses antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties that can improve skin quality.(2)

Zinc oxide is a white, mineral-based powder that is primarily used in cosmetics as a UV filter and pigment (CI 77947). As an ingredient in sunscreen, it protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays by absorbing them and, to a small extent, reflecting them. In addition, zinc oxide can have astringent and anti-inflammatory effects.(1-2)