Ingredients Glossary

At Madame Korner, we believe in transparency and quality. Our carefully selected ingredients are designed to nourish, protect, and enhance your skin. Each one is chosen for its unique benefits, from hydration and anti-aging to soothing and protection. Explore our glossary to learn more about the powerful ingredients that make our skincare products effective and safe for all skin types.

ACTIVE & ANTI-AGING

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

Helps reduce signs of aging, supports collagen production, promotes cell turnover, and improves skin tone. It also helps with clogged pores, improving skin texture.

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Hydrolyzed Collagen

A mixture of proteins and peptides that hydrates and moisturises the skin. It helps reduce wrinkles and the signs of aging, giving the skin a smooth, plump complexion.

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Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C)

An antioxidant that helps reduce pigmentation and brightens the complexion. It also helps in reducing pigmentation and improving skin texture.

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L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

The purest form of Vitamin C, which can help reduce pigmentation, fade acne scarring, and improve fine lines and wrinkles due to its ability to build and regulate collagen.

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Niacinamide

Known for its ability to reduce inflammation, fade dark spots, and support the skin barrier by boosting ceramide production. It also helps in improving skin texture and elasticity, making it an active ingredient for skin health.

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HYDRATING & MOISTURISING

Squalane

A hydrating emollient that softens the skin and provides antioxidant support.

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Glycerine

Naturally found in the skin, it moisturises and protects the skin. A humectant that helps the skin stay hydrated by drawing moisture to the skin and allowing it to travel deep into the layers.

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Hyaluronic Acid

Naturally found in the body, it draws moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate, soothe, and protect it.

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Shea Butter

An emollient that hydrates and moisturises the skin, making it perfect for dry, itchy, and irritated skin.

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Sweet Almond Oil

Improves skin tone and texture with Vitamin A, E, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Softens the skin, moisturises, and improves skin texture.

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Apricot Kernel Oil

Contains Vitamins A, C, and E to protect the skin from oxidative stress and provide moisture. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and dry skin while repairing, softening, and smoothing.

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Jojoba Oil

Rich in fatty acids, it soothes skin and moisturises. It also contains Vitamin E to assist in skin hydration and antioxidant support.

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Macadamia Nut Oil

Moisturizes, balances oil production, and soothes and calms irritated skin.

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Avocado Oil

A natural source of Vitamin E and Lecithin, with anti-inflammatory properties that soothe red, inflamed skin.

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Lanolin

Helps reduce surface dryness, reducing dry, rough patches and irritation, providing moisture deep into the skin layers.

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Cod Liver Oil

Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A and D, it reduces inflammation and redness, soothes irritation, and helps provide moisture to the skin, reducing dryness.

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Sunflower Oil

Rich in Vitamin E, it helps soften the skin and is rich in fatty acids to support the skin’s ceramides, aiding in skin barrier repair.

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Sesame Oil

Rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, it has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Pentavitin

Provides deep hydration, soothes the skin, strengthens the skin barrier, and supports aging skin, giving the skin radiance.

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Urea

Promotes new cell growth and removes dead skin cell buildup for deeper penetration of products. It also soothes and moisturises skin cells.

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Primrose Oil

Rich in fatty acids, it’s perfect for soothing and moisturising the skin. Contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, which support skin hydration and barrier function.

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Sorbitol

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin, helping to keep the skin hydrated. It also has prebiotic properties, supporting a healthy microbiome on the skin.

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Dimethicone

A silicone that forms a barrier on the skin, helping lock in moisture and providing a smooth, non-comedogenic texture, which also helps maintain hydration levels in the skin.

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SOOTHING & HEALING

Aloe Vera

Moisturises the skin and reduces inflammation. Packed with Vitamins A, C, and E to combat free radical damage.

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Honey

Contains Amino Acids, Peptides, and Vitamins A, C, and E. It hydrates and soothes the skin, with antibacterial and anti-aging properties.

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Witch Hazel

Reduces redness and sensitivity, calming the skin and irritation.

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Allantoin

Derived from comfrey root, it has powerful healing and soothing properties. It also moisturises the skin and increases healing time.

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Camphor

Known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, it reduces infections and provides a calming, cooling effect to the skin.

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Zinc Oxide

A mineral broad-spectrum UV filter used to protect the skin from UVA and UVB damage. It also has antibacterial and calming properties, making it great for problematic skin.

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Rosehip Oil

Rich in Vitamin E, C, and Linoleic Acid, it’s an excellent skin hydrator and contains retinoid properties that assist in the aging process.

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Licorice Extract

Known for its antioxidant properties, it also provides antibacterial, antiviral, and anti inflammatory support.

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Strawberry Fruit Extract

Hydrates and soothes the skin, reduces oiliness, and improves skin elasticity.

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Watermelon Fruit Extract

Soothes inflammation, enhances the skin’s natural barrier, and is packed with Vitamins
A, B, and C.

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Kakadu Plum

A native Australian plant with the highest amount of natural Vitamin C, it helps
fight free radical damage and reduces pigmentation.

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Alfalfa Leaf Extract

Packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, it helps reduce free radical damage and moisture loss in the skin.

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Hexaplant Richter

A blend of botanical extracts used to calm irritation, reduce redness, and heal the skin, making it ideal for soothing and calming purposes.

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Camphor

Camphor has antifungal and antibacterial properties, helping to reduce infections, relieve itchiness, and provide a calming cooling effect to the skin.

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SKIN BARRIER SUPPORT

Lecithin

Derived from natural sources, it has antioxidant properties that help fight free radical damage. It supports the skin barrier, providing hydration and moisture, and aids in skin repair.

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Vitamin E

Known for its wound-healing properties, it helps reduce scarring and inflammation, calming the skin. It can be naturally or synthetically derived.

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Vitamin D

Supports free radical damage, reduces inflammation, regulates oil production, and has antimicrobial properties.

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Vitamin F

Improves skin barrier function, reduces inflammation, hydrates and moisturizes the skin, and helps retain skin elasticity.

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Wheatgerm Oil

Rich in Vitamin E, it helps soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. It’s also made up of fatty acids like linoleic acid (Vitamin F), which help hydrate the skin and nourish the skin barrier.

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Bearberry Extract

Used to lighten the skin and reduce pigmentation by diminishing melanin content in melanocytes.

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Rosehip Powder

Naturally high in Vitamin C, it stimulates collagen production, reduces inflammation, brightens, and heals the skin.

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CLEANSERS, EXFOLIATORS & PORE REFINERS

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

Helps clean dirt and impurities from the skin and hair, allowing water to mix with dirt and oils, gently washing away stubborn makeup without causing sensitivity.

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Bentonite

A clay material that detoxifies the skin by absorbing excess oil, reducing the appearance of pores and inflammation.

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Kaolin

Used for oil control to help minimize pores and absorb excess oil. It comes in white, pink, orange, or red, depending on its source.

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AHA Fruit

Used to exfoliate the skin, they help fight signs of aging, improving skin texture, reducing acne and pigmentation through mild exfoliation.

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Colloidal Oatmeal

Ground-up oatmeal used as a gentle abrasive for physical exfoliation.

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Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Exfoliates the pores and skin surface, helping treat congestion and reduce inflammation. It also helps control oil production.

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Almond Meal

A gentle exfoliant rich in Vitamin E that reduces inflammation and provides antioxidant support.

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Resorcinol

Exfoliates the upper layers of the skin, promoting cell turnover, reducing congestion, and smoothing the complexion. It also kills bacteria and fungi, making it effective for bacterial and fungal acne.

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Tea Tree Oil

Known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it helps reduce breakouts, congestion, and inflammation.

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ANTIOXIDANTS & SKIN PROTECTANTS

Zinc Oxide

A mineral broad-spectrum UV filter used to protect the skin from UVA and UVB damage. It also has antibacterial and calming properties, making it great for problematic skin.

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Alfalfa Leaf Extract

Packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, it helps reduce free radical damage and moisture loss in the skin.

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Parsley Seed Oil

Rich in antioxidants, it protects the skin from environmental pollution and provides
moisture

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Licorice Extract

Provides antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory support.

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Bearberry Extract

Used to lighten the skin and reduce pigmentation by diminishing melanin content in melanocytes.

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Kakadu Plum

A native Australian plant with the highest amount of natural Vitamin C, it helps
fight free radical damage and reduces pigmentation.

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G+C Complexâ„¢

A scientifically-backed complex that combats DNA damage caused by sun exposure, supporting skin repair.

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Vegetable Collagen (Seaweed)

Filled with minerals, salts, amino acids, and lipids, it helps reduce sensitivity and maintain healthy collagen levels.

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BHT (Butylated HydroxyToluene)

BHT is an antioxidant that fights free radical damage, helps control breakouts, brightens the skin, and reduces pores. Its primary role is to provide antioxidant protection to the skin.

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