Key Ingredients
At ieró Beauty™ we believe in total transparency and want to educate our customers about what they are using. Our highly innovative products are formulated with clean, plant-based, crystal-derived mineral ingredients presented with next-level transparency. Through working with the most respected raw ingredient companies, innovative chemists and finest cosmetic manufacturers, we create best-in-class, clean, high-naturality formulas containing sustainable, efficacious ingredients and actives inspired by ancestral Mediterranean culture.
Our formulas are vegan, cruelty-free, appropriate for all skin types and free from parabens, sulfates, SLS and SLES, phthalates, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan and triclocarban.
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Abyssinian (Seed) Oil
Native to the Mediterranean and highlands of Ethiopia, this powerful botanical oil absorbs beautifully into the epidermal layers of the skin to nourish and moisturize without a heavy or greasy feeling. Its multitasking benefits help soothe and make skin supple and luminous while refreshing the look of tired, stressed skin, minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles and strengthening the skin’s protective barrier.
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Alba Seed Oil
Alba Seed Oil, an extraordinarily stable emollient oil derived from the seeds of the Meadowfoam Flower, has a unique, skin-loving composition. Similar to Jojoba Oil, it offers a non-greasy feel that is rapidly absorbed and is believed to deliver hydration and moisture to the skin. Full of Vitamin E and long-chain fatty acids, this ingredient helps to condition the complexion for a soft, smooth, silky feel.
Hydrating
Aloe
Aloe, or Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder are ultra-hydrating, soothing extract derived from the tissue of the flower or Leaf. It’s known to be full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and help to soften and smooth the skin for a conditioned, supple feel.
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Amethyst
Known for its uplifting energy, Amethyst is treasured for its beauty and protective powers and is believed to transmute anger, stress and negativity into love, tranquility and positive personal transformation. A member of the quartz family, Amethyst has a rich, noble violet color energy that aligns with the intuition, creative vision and spiritual knowing of the Sixth and Seventh Energy Centers (Third Eye and Crown Chakras). Amethyst inspired the creation of several of our Moonkissed™ products, and within our formulas, contributes to the radiance and remineralization of your skin.
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Apple (Fruit) Extract
A beloved fruit across the globe, Apple is packed with Vitamins C and E and Quercetin, an ingredient known to soothe and restore. It helps to moisturize the skin and provide antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Apple also contains Malic Acid, or AHAs, which may gently exfoliate, minimize redness or blotchiness and nurture a bright, hydrated, radiant complexion.
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Bisabolol
Bisabolol is a conditioning ingredient that helps to soothe and hydrate the skin. This concentrated natural extract is found in German Chamomile and is rich in Panthenol, also known as Vitamin B-5. It’s a natural humectant, which means it can draw and retain moisture in the skin, and it is known for its anti-inflammatory and calming capabilities.
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Black Onyx
Black Onyx is a beloved crystal and First Energy Center (Root Chakra) stone. It symbolizes protection and grounding, and helps keep you connected to Mother Earth beneath your feet. This powerhouse ingredient has a calming, remineralizing quality that detoxifies, soothes and rejuvenates the skin. It is often used as an amulet against negative energy, grief or anxiety, so it may also help with anti-aging, anti-stress and releasing unnecessary energy from the body.
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Camellia Japonica (Seed) Oil
This potent oil is full of protective and restorative nutrients including Omega 9 Fatty Acid (Oleic Acid), Vitamins A and E, Magnesium, Zinc, Polyphenols and Squalene, and absorbs into skin with a hydrated, comfortable, supple, non-greasy feel.
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Campo Siddha Indra Neelam Yenai
This beautiful blend of botanicals not only functions as a natural colorant, but it is also believed to provide active moisturizing and soothing benefits. Our chemists formulated Siddha Indra Neelam Yenai with an exquisite blend of fruit and botanical extracts and without any form of synthetics or artificial color additives. We used this lush extract to create the hypnotic indigo color of our Moonkissed™ Radiant Skin Serum-Oil.
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Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
This trio forms a 100% natural emollient with moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties. Caprylic Acid and Capric Triglyceride are glycerin and coconut oil-derived and pair with Succinic Acid to give a beautiful glide in application and a rich, smooth, supple-on-skin feel.
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Chamomile (German)
German Chamomile, a concentrated flower extract, is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to soothe, nourish and moisturize the skin. While generally regarded as safe for skin, we recommend anyone with allergy concerns conduct a patch test for up to 24 hours.
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Chamomile (Moroccan)
A well-known essential oil, Moroccan Chamomile gives a light, fresh, floral and herbaceous qualities as a natural fragrance. In this essential oil form, it also offers many aromatherapeutic benefits and is known to promote a more peaceful, tranquil demeanor while helping calm and restore balance. We use Morrocan Chamomile as part of the natural essential oil fragrance blend in several of our Moonkissed™ products, to soften and lift the fragrance composition that includes Lavender and Frankincense.
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Chamomile (Roman)
Essential oils are known to nurture and condition the skin and Chamomile is no exception. This relaxing, grounding ingredient helps create a serene, uplifting, aromatherapeutic vibe and gives off a delightful, fresh and natural fragrance.
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Cornflower
Sustainably cultivated and harvested off of the Adriatic Coast in Albania, this natural ingredient is known to soothe and refresh your complexion. The use of these dried flower pieces also provides a striking visual effect that helps to inspire a calm and serene vibe.
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Frankincense
Like many essential oils, Frankincense is known to nurture and condition the skin while creating uplifting aromatherapeutic effects. Its woodsy, lemony, balsamic aroma helps ground, relax and calm the mind. Because it serves as a reminder to slow down and deepen breathing, Frankincense also offers positive benefits for meditation.
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Grape (Fruit) Extract
This upcycled grape (fruit) pomace extract is produced from the Aglianico Grape (origin: Ancient Greek Black Grape), grown at one of the most iconic Italian vineyards in Sant’ Agata de Goti which produces some of the highest-tier Italian wine. This extract is rich in powerful antioxidants that help detoxify skin and combat stress, while boosting moisturization and collagen synthesis, which helps to minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
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Grape (Seed) Extract
Our Grape (Seed) Extract is a byproduct of the wine-making industry. It features plentiful Oligomeric-Procyanidins (bioflavonoids) and Resveratrol, powerful antioxidants that help protect and boost skin recovery from stress and environmental aggressors, while nourishing, minimizing premature signs of aging and improving the overall tone and condition of your skin.
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Hematite
Once used by Ancient Greeks for strength, courage and protection in battle, Hematite is aligned with the First Energy Center (Root Chakra) and is derived from Iron Oxide crystals, an important trace mineral that’s known to stimulate and promote collagen production. It may restore mechanical properties of the skin and is believed to provide visible wrinkle reduction. Hematite’s energy can connect us to the Earth, improving our ability to be present during challenging times.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid, a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, helps bind water to collagen and trap it within the skin to boost and retain hydration. It’s known to make the complexion appear plump, dewy and noticeably moisturized, and may also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a smoother look and feel. To help this skin-loving ingredient work on multiple layers of the skin, we utilize a blend of Hyaluronic Acid, using a mix of high-weight (long-chain) molecules, which work to hydrate the surface of skin, and low-weight (short-chain) molecules, which work to hydrate at a deeper level.
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Jojoba
Because it has a similar composition to the skin's natural oil produced by sebaceous glands, Jojoba Oil is a beneficial ingredient when formulating skincare and color products. Its lightweight and comfortable in feel on all skin types, even on oily skin, and can help balance over-active oil production, boost hydration, provide antioxidant protection and render a smoother, softer look and feel to skin.
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Lavender
Known for its calming and relaxing aroma, this essential oil is believed to nurture and condition the skin. Its natural fragrance is also credited with creating a serene, uplifting aromatherapeutic vibe that is often used for anti-anxiety purposes. Lavender is used as part of a natural essential oil fragrance blend in many of our Moonkissed™ products.
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Lentil Fruit Extract
A powerful ingredient with antioxidant and moisturizing properties, Lentil Extract is rich in Vitamin B-5. When paired with Watermelon and Apple, this trio is believed to replenish the complexion with substantial hydration for a soft feel. It is also known to improve water diffusion in the skin’s layers and protect skin barriers.
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Limonene
Limonene is a naturally-occurring compound found within many essential and botanical oils, including Lavender, and is a core note of our signature Moonkissed™ fragrance. It belongs to a common group of compounds called terpenes, which offer certain plants a unique fragrance for protection. Limonene is rich in antioxidants, has anti-stress and anti-inflammatory benefits and is believed to offer several skincare benefits. While generally regarded as safe for skin, Limonene is a known possible allergen.
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Linalool
Known for its relaxing effect, Linalool is a naturally-occurring compound with a sweet, slightly citrus scent found within several essential oils and plants, including Lavender and Cannabis Sativa Oil. It's a signature note in our Moonkissed™ fragrance, and is believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. While generally regarded as safe for skin, Linalool is a known possible allergen.
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Malachite
A natural detoxifier sourced from Africa, Malachite is a mineral rich in trace elements, copper and powerful antioxidants. This stone is known to eliminate toxins, boost skin recovery and protect the complexion against pollution, oxidative stress and environmental aggressors. Malachite may also shield off negative energies, maintain emotional balance and instill confidence, self-responsibility and willpower.
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Maxi-Lip™
Maxi-Lip™ is a natural peptide that plumps, firms and volumizes the lips. This groundbreaking ingredient stimulates collagen and supports glycosaminoglycan synthesis, in particular hyaluronic acid, to enhance your natural lips in a comfortable, safe and effective way. Maxi-Lip™ helps to moisturize, define and make lips appear fuller.
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Moonstone
The inspiration behind our Moonkissed™ collection, Moonstone is seen as a powerful, energetic crystal associated with the Sixth and Seventh Energy Centers (Third Eye and Crown Chakras). It’s believed to boost intuition, introspection, good fortune, calming and love. This remineralizing gemstone may detoxify and soothe the skin while promoting an anti-stress effect. Like its breathtaking flash of prismatic light, Moonstone extract helps to nurture a radiant complexion.
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Polyglutamic Acid (PGA)
Polyglutamic Acid comes from fermented soy beans and is believed to deliver remarkable moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties. It helps to boost skin elasticity, minimize fine lines and wrinkles and is known to enhance the skin with a plump, smooth, supple, radiant look.
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Pomegranate (Fruit) Extract
This auspicious fruit to ancient Mediterranean and Persian culture. Today, Pomegranate is considered a veritable super-food skin fruit. It protects and helps skin recover from oxidative stress, while helping to preserve squalene depletion, reduces inflammation and improves skin barrier function.
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Pomegranate (Peel) Extract
This powerful and eco-designed skin superfood extract is created from Pomegranate Peels, upcycled as a byproduct of Pomegranate Juice production in Italy. The extraction process is water-free and yields a super-pure active that is rich in liposoluble vitamins, flavonoids, phytosterols and carotenoids. These help to reinforce skin barrier balance and provide strong protection against free radicals while helping to brighten and improve skin radiance for a more uniform complexion.
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Portulaca Extract
Portulaca, a food and medicinal plant native to Persia, gives our formulas soothing and regenerating capabilities. It’s extracted from Portulaca Oleracea, a plant famous in Korean traditional medicine, and is often used to treat infections and relieve irritated skin. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this potent botanical contains amino acids, Vitamins A, B and C, mineral salts like Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium and is known to be one of the richest vegetable sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
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Prickly Pear Flower Extract
Prickly Pear is a cactus native to Mexico that bears flowers and large fruit that has been eaten since pre-Columbian times. The extracts we use from this plant are known to be full of moisturizing, soothing properties and can help protect the skin.
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Raspberry (Leaf) Extract
A patented, liposoluble extract derived from Raspberry stem cells, our BerryFlux Vita active helps to maintain lip hydration with water homeostasis and enhances the feel of our Moonkissed™ PH Lip Comforter on your lips. It is believed to increase the dermal and epidermal HA (Hyaluronic Acid) content, boost skin barrier formation and amplify moisture.
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Rosa Damascena Water
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is created through the steam distillation of Rosa Damascena, also known as the Bulgarian Rose. This antimicrobial, antioxidant rich ingredient may help soothe, condition and protect skin, minimize pores and is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Its scent is often used in aromatherapy and can balance the heart and mind while boosting positivity.
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Sage
Sage is a powerful ingredient that can offer benefits to all skin types. It’s created by distilling Clary Sage Essential Oil, then capturing the water from the vapor to create a gentler version of its essential oil counterpart. This non-irritating astringent is believed to help purify and refresh the complexion, improve tone and calm the skin, mind, mood and spirit.
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Sage, Lavender and Chamomile Hydrolats
Helps purify, condition and replenish the skin with antioxidant protection.
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Shea Butter
Shea Butter is an ultra-nourishing, conditioning emollient that readily melts at body temperature. It is known to absorb into the skin to smooth, soften and deliver intense conditioning and hydration. Packed with potent plant oils and skin-loving acids, it’s also believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties and may repair, soothe and protect supple skin.
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Sunflower (Seed) Oil
A remedy beloved by American Indians for thousands of years, Sunflower Oil is believed to be a precious oil suitable for all types of skin. This nourishing oil is infused with vitamins and Omega-6 fatty acids, and may help preserve skin’s moisture, minimize premature aging and wrinkles and protect the complexion from free radicals and environmental effects. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it may help calm, cool and soothe the skin.
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Turmeric (Root) Extract
A member of the Ginger family, Turmeric Root is a spice plant that originates in South Asia and is packed full of skin benefits. It’s known to promote skin circulation and it has decongestant and antibacterial effects that may nurture a clear, radiant complexion. Turmeric extract is also rich in natural antioxidants and is believed to protect premature skin from aging and wrinkles.
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Vanilla
Many of our lip formulations include the calming, comforting ingredient of Vanilla. Extracted from the seed pods of Vanilla Planifolia, a vine-like orchid grown in tropical climates, Vanilla is grounding, versatile and works in harmony with Lavender and Chamomile to deliver flavor and fragrance in our Moonkissed Lip Products. It has been used for centuries to help people awaken their 2nd Energy Center (Sensual chakra) and is believed to elevate the mood, boost relaxation and heal emotional wounds.
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Vitamin E
Tocopheryl Aacetate, a naturally occurring form of Vitamin E, is a skin-protecting antioxidant. It’s been known to help increase the skin’s enzyme activity and strengthen its protective barrier, and prevent sun damage induced by free radicals. Vitamin E is also believed to help maintain hydration and prevent moisture loss.
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Watermelon (Peel) Extract
This anti-inflammatory, skin-friendly fruit extract is loaded with Vitamins A, B, C and E, mineral salts, amino acids and antioxidants, and it is known to protect the skin from everyday environmental stressors. Watermelon may also promote hydration, restore suppleness and nurture a fresh, radiant look.