Ingredients Built for Active Skin

What goes into your skincare matters. So does what every ingredient actually does.

Stratus is men's performance skincare formulated specifically around an active, post-workout routine: cleanse away sweat, excess oil, sunscreen, and buildup after training, then restore comfortable hydration without turning skincare into a complicated process.

Our formulas combine a sophisticated cleansing and moisturizing system with plant-derived oils, botanical extracts, aloe vera, humectants, vitamins, and proven cosmetic ingredients. Each ingredient has a purpose, whether that's cleansing, hydration, skin conditioning, preservation, texture, or formula stability.

Both Stratus formulas are vegan and cruelty-free, with:

• No parabens
• No conventional sulfate surfactants such as SLS or SLES
• No silicones
• No artificial dyes
• No added fragrance or parfum

We don't believe an ingredient is automatically better because it comes from a plant or worse because it was developed in a lab. The Stratus Standard is purposeful formulation: plant-derived and botanical ingredients where they make sense, proven cosmetic science where it performs best, and formulas built specifically for the demands of active skin.

Stratus Ingredients at a Glance

Performance Facial Cleanser

• Five complementary cleansing surfactants
• MSM as the #2 ingredient
• Aloe vera
• Glycerin
• Plant-derived olive, borage + rosehip oils
• Lavender, calendula, rosemary + other botanicals
• Tea tree leaf oil
• Vitamin E
• Vegan + cruelty-free
• No parabens
• No SLS or SLES
• No added fragrance/parfum
• No silicones
• No artificial dyes

Performance Facial Moisturizer

• Aloe vera as the #2 ingredient
• Sunflower seed oil as the #3 ingredient
• Glycerin
• Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5
• Shea butter + jojoba seed oil
• Vitamin E
• Green tea + Centella asiatica
• Horsetail, geranium + dandelion botanicals
• Vegan + cruelty-free
• No parabens
• No added fragrance/parfum
• No silicones
• No artificial dyes

What Makes Stratus Ingredients Different?

Stratus isn't a generic cleanser and moisturizer with a few recognizable ingredients added for the label. The formulas combine complete cleansing and moisturizing systems with a substantial collection of plant-derived oils and botanical ingredients.

A Five-Surfactant Cleansing System

Unlike traditional face wash, the Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser uses five complementary surfactants rather than relying on a single cleansing agent.

Cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, and disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate work together to help loosen and rinse away the mixture of sweat, excess oil, sunscreen, dirt, and everyday buildup that can accumulate on active skin. All while staying gentle enough for daily use.

The system also includes plant-derived decyl glucoside and surfactants commonly produced using coconut.

Botanicals That Aren't Just There for the Label

Plant-derived ingredients are found throughout both Stratus formulas.

Aloe vera is the second ingredient in the Performance Facial Moisturizer, immediately followed by sunflower seed oil as the third ingredient. MSM is the second ingredient in the Performance Facial Cleanser.

Across the two formulas, you'll also find shea butter, jojoba seed oil, olive oil, borage oil, rosehip oil, green tea, Centella asiatica, calendula, rosemary, tea tree, lavender, burdock, dandelion root, and other botanical ingredients.

They're part of the formulas, not just the marketing.

Plant-Derived Ingredients + Modern Cosmetic Science

Effective skincare needs more than a list of botanicals.

A cleanser needs surfactants that actually cleanse. A moisturizer needs ingredients that attract water and soften the skin. Water-based formulas need appropriate preservation. Oil and water need emulsifiers to stay together. Texture and pH need to remain consistent.

Stratus combines those functional cosmetic ingredients with plant oils, botanical extracts, aloe vera, vitamins, and other skin-conditioning ingredients.

Natural origin where it makes sense. Modern formulation where it matters.

No Unnecessary Added Fragrance or Color

Both Stratus formulas are made without added fragrance/parfum or artificial dyes.

The Performance Facial Cleanser does contain naturally aromatic botanicals such as lavender flower water and tea tree leaf oil, so its natural ingredients may contribute their own aroma without the addition of parfum.

Formulated Around Active, Post-Workout Skin

Stratus starts with the situation the products are actually designed for.

After training, your face may have accumulated sweat, skin oil, sunscreen, skincare products, and environmental buildup. Cleansing removes that mixture. Following with a moisturizer restores hydration and conditioning to freshly washed skin.

That's why Stratus is built as a simple, performance skincare system for active men: Reset, Recover, Repeat.

Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser

The Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser is the Reset step of a post-workout skincare routine.

Its five-surfactant cleansing system helps remove sweat, excess oil, sunscreen, and everyday buildup, while aloe vera, glycerin, MSM, plant oils, vitamin E, and an extensive botanical blend build out the rest of the formula.

Key Cleanser Ingredients

Five-Part Cleansing System

Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, and Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate form the cleanser's primary surfactant system.

These complementary cleansing agents help loosen oils and other buildup so they can be rinsed away with water.

Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant commonly produced from glucose and fatty alcohols. Cocamidopropyl betaine and cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine are commonly produced using coconut-derived fatty-acid feedstocks.

Cocamide MIPA further supports foam, viscosity, and surfactant performance.

Aloe Vera + Glycerin

Aloe vera is a plant-derived botanical used for skin conditioning, while glycerin is a well-established humectant that attracts water and supports hydration.

Together, they add hydration-supporting and conditioning ingredients to a formula built primarily to cleanse.

MSM

Methylsulfonylmethane, better known as MSM, is the second ingredient in the Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser, making it one of the most prominent ingredients in the formula.

MSM is used in skincare for its skin-conditioning properties and helps support the overall feel and condition of the skin. Its unusually high position in the ingredient list makes it a distinctive part of the Stratus cleanser rather than a trace ingredient added for the label.

Plant Oils + Vitamin E

Olive fruit oil, borage seed oil, and rosehip seed oil are naturally derived plant emollients that help soften and condition the skin.

Tocopheryl acetate, a stable form of vitamin E, adds antioxidant and skin-conditioning functionality.

Botanical Blend

The cleanser incorporates lavender flower water, grapefruit seed extract, burdock root, calendula flower, rosemary leaf, clover flower, orange peel, oregano leaf, and tea tree leaf oil.

This broad botanical blend complements the primary cleansing system with additional skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredients.

Formula Protection + Stability

Phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and ethylhexylglycerin support preservation, while PEG-150 distearate, carrageenan, hydroxyethylcellulose, and other functional ingredients help maintain texture and stability.

Every part has a job, including the ingredients that make the finished formula stable, consistent, and protected throughout normal use.

Complete Performance Facial Cleanser Ingredient List

Water (Aqua), Methylsulfonylmethane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-150 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Carrageenan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Stratus Performance Facial Moisturizer

The Stratus Performance Facial Moisturizer is the Recover step.

The formula takes a layered approach to moisturizing. Humectants such as glycerin and panthenol help attract water, while plant-derived emollients including sunflower seed oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil help soften and condition the skin.

Aloe vera, vitamin E, green tea, Centella asiatica, and additional botanical extracts add to a formula designed to follow cleansing without making your post-workout routine complicated.

Key Moisturizer Ingredients

Aloe Vera + Glycerin

Aloe vera is the second ingredient in the Stratus moisturizer, making this plant-derived botanical one of the most prominent ingredients in the formula.

Glycerin complements it as a proven humectant that attracts water and supports skin hydration.

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil is the third ingredient in the formula.

This naturally derived plant oil acts as an emollient, helping soften and condition the skin. Its high position in the ingredient list makes it a central component of the moisturizing system rather than a trace botanical addition.

Panthenol

Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient that supports hydration and comfortable skin feel.

Shea Butter + Jojoba Oil

Shea butter and jojoba seed oil are naturally derived plant emollients that help soften and condition the skin.

Shea butter also helps reduce moisture loss from the skin's surface, while jojoba consists largely of naturally occurring wax esters.

Vitamin E

Tocopheryl acetate is a stable vitamin E derivative used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning purposes.

Green Tea + Centella Asiatica

Green tea leaf extract is a plant-derived botanical containing naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.

Centella asiatica, also known as cica or gotu kola, is another botanical widely used in facial skincare for its skin-conditioning properties.

Botanical Extract Blend

Horsetail, geranium, and dandelion root extracts add further plant-derived skin-conditioning ingredients to the moisturizer.

Formula Structure + Protection

Glyceryl stearate SE helps keep the oil- and water-based components evenly combined. Cetyl alcohol and stearic acid contribute to skin feel and structure. Xanthan gum supports texture and stability.

Phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and ethylhexylglycerin support the preservation system.

Complete Performance Facial Moisturizer Ingredient List

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract

Reset. Recover. Repeat.

Good post-workout skincare shouldn't require ten steps.

Reset: Cleanse away sweat, excess oil, dirt, and buildup after training.

Recover: Follow cleansing with hydration and skin-conditioning ingredients.

Repeat: Keep your routine simple enough to stay consistent.

That's the Stratus system: Reset, Recover, Repeat.

 

Complete Stratus Ingredient Guide

Want to go deeper? The ingredient guide below explains the individual ingredients in both Stratus formulas, including what they do, where they come from, and why they have a place in the finished product.

Performance Facial Cleanser Ingredient Guide

Cleansing Agents

Unlike generic face washes, Stratus' Performance Facial Cleanser uses five complementary surfactants, supported by Cocamide MIPA.

Each contributes to the cleanser's ability to loosen oils and buildup, create appropriate foam, and rinse cleanly from the skin.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine is an amphoteric surfactant commonly produced using fatty acids from coconut oil as a starting material.

It helps water interact with oils and buildup so they can be removed during cleansing and also contributes to foam.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is another amphoteric surfactant commonly manufactured using plant-derived fatty-acid feedstocks such as coconut.

It contributes to cleansing, foam, and the overall performance of the multi-surfactant system.

Decyl Glucoside

Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived nonionic surfactant commonly made from glucose and a plant-derived fatty alcohol.

It helps lift oils and other material from the skin so they can be rinsed away with water.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a cleansing and foaming surfactant.

Despite the similar name, it is chemically different from sodium laureth sulfate, or SLES. Sulfosuccinates and conventional sulfate surfactants are different classes of ingredients.

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate provides additional cleansing and foaming functionality.

Like disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, it belongs to the sulfosuccinate family rather than the conventional sulfate surfactant family.

Cocamide MIPA

Cocamide MIPA is a surfactant-supporting ingredient commonly manufactured using coconut-derived fatty acids.

It supports foam, viscosity, and overall surfactant performance, helping the cleanser achieve the desired texture and cleansing experience.

Hydration + Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe vera leaf juice is a plant-derived botanical ingredient obtained from the aloe plant.

It is used for skin conditioning and gives the cleanser a botanical, hydration-supporting component alongside its cleansing system.

Glycerin

Glycerin is one of skincare's most established humectants.

It attracts water and helps support hydration, which makes it useful in both the Stratus cleanser and moisturizer.

Butylene Glycol

Butylene glycol is a multifunctional humectant and solvent.

It contributes to hydration and skin feel while also helping other ingredients distribute effectively throughout the formula.

Propanediol

Propanediol is another multifunctional humectant and solvent.

It helps support hydration, skin feel, and overall formula performance.

Plant Oils + Emollients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Olive fruit oil is a naturally derived plant oil obtained from olives.

It acts as an emollient, helping condition and soften the skin.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Borage seed oil is a naturally derived plant oil obtained from the seeds of the borage plant.

It functions as a skin-conditioning emollient within the cleanser.

Rosa Canina Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil is a naturally derived plant oil obtained from Rosa canina seeds.

It contributes additional emollient and skin-conditioning properties.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl acetate is a stable derivative of vitamin E.

It is used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning purposes and appears in both Stratus formulas.

Botanical Ingredients

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water

Lavender flower water is a plant-derived botanical water obtained from lavender.

It contributes botanical components to the formula along with a naturally occurring aroma.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed extract is a plant-derived botanical ingredient obtained from grapefruit.

It forms part of the cleanser's extensive botanical blend.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract is a plant-derived botanical used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula flower extract is derived from calendula flowers and is used for skin conditioning.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosemary leaf extract is a plant-derived botanical used for skin-conditioning and antioxidant functions.

Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract

Clover flower extract is a plant-derived botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract

Orange peel extract is a naturally derived citrus botanical obtained from orange peel.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano leaf extract is a plant-derived botanical included as part of the cleanser's broader botanical blend.

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Tea tree leaf oil is a naturally derived essential oil obtained from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia.

It is widely used in cosmetic formulations and has its own naturally characteristic aroma.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

Methylsulfonylmethane, commonly known as MSM, is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in plants, animals, and the human body. In skincare formulations, MSM is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient that helps support a comfortable, conditioned skin feel.

MSM is the second ingredient in the Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser, making it a substantial part of the formula and one of the ingredients that distinguishes the Stratus cleanser from a basic cleansing formula.

Texture + Formula Stability

PEG-150 Distearate

PEG-150 distearate helps control viscosity and texture, giving the cleanser an appropriate consistency.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a high-performance thickening and stabilizing ingredient.

It helps maintain the intended consistency and stability of the finished cleanser.

Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a naturally derived polysaccharide obtained from red seaweed.

In skincare, it is used to help thicken, stabilize, and improve formula texture.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Hydroxyethylcellulose is a cellulose-derived thickening ingredient.

It helps create a consistent texture and supports the physical stability of the cleanser.

Preservatives + Formula Protection

A water-based skincare formula needs an effective preservation system, especially when it contains numerous botanical ingredients.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a widely used cosmetic preservative that helps protect the cleanser from unwanted microbial growth during normal use.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a preservative widely used in cosmetic, personal-care, and food formulations.

It helps maintain the integrity of the finished product.

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is another preservative commonly used in water-based formulations.

It works as part of the cleanser's broader preservation system.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin is a multifunctional ingredient with both skin-conditioning and preservative-supporting functions.

Performance Facial Moisturizer Ingredient Guide

Humectants + Hydration

Glycerin

Glycerin is a proven humectant that attracts water and helps support skin hydration.

It is used in both Stratus formulas and provides an important water-binding component of the moisturizer.

Panthenol (Provitamin B5)

Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

It helps support hydration and complements the formula's plant oils and emollients.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe vera leaf juice is a plant-derived botanical and the second ingredient in the Stratus Performance Facial Moisturizer.

Its prominent position makes aloe one of the foundation ingredients of the formula.

Plant Oils + Emollients

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil is a naturally derived plant oil obtained from sunflower seeds.

It is the third ingredient in the moisturizer, making it a major component rather than a trace botanical addition.

As an emollient, sunflower seed oil helps soften and condition the skin.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate is an emollient that helps improve softness, spreadability, and the way the moisturizer feels on the skin.

It helps the finished formula apply smoothly and evenly.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Shea butter is a naturally derived plant butter obtained from the nuts of the shea tree.

It softens and conditions the skin while helping reduce moisture loss from the skin's surface.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Jojoba seed oil is a naturally derived plant emollient obtained from jojoba seeds.

Jojoba consists largely of naturally occurring wax esters and helps leave the skin feeling soft and conditioned.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer.

Unlike drying volatile alcohols such as ethanol, cetyl alcohol is a waxy ingredient commonly used to create a smooth, creamy moisturizer texture.

Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a fatty acid that supports emollience, structure, and consistency within the moisturizer.

Antioxidants + Botanicals

Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl acetate is a stable vitamin E derivative used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning purposes.

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Green tea leaf extract is a plant-derived botanical containing naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.

It contributes antioxidant and skin-conditioning functionality to the moisturizer.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica, also known as cica or gotu kola, is a plant-derived botanical widely used in modern facial skincare.

It forms part of the moisturizer's broader skin-conditioning botanical blend.

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail extract is a plant-derived botanical ingredient used for skin conditioning.

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Geranium maculatum extract is another plant-derived skin-conditioning botanical.

Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract

Dandelion root extract is obtained from the root of the dandelion plant and adds another botanical component to the moisturizer.

Emulsifiers + Formula Structure

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Glyceryl stearate SE functions as both an emulsifier and an emollient.

It helps keep the moisturizer's oil- and water-based components evenly combined while contributing to a smooth skin feel.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer helps thicken and stabilize the formula.

It contributes to the consistent texture of the finished moisturizer.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide used as a natural-origin thickener and stabilizer.

It helps control consistency and support the structure of the formula.

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide is used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the finished formulation.

This allows the formula to reach its intended pH rather than functioning as a skincare active.

Preservatives + Formula Protection

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic preservative that helps protect the moisturizer from unwanted microbial growth.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate supports preservation and helps maintain the integrity of the water-containing formula.

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is another preservative used to protect water-based cosmetic formulations.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin provides skin-conditioning functionality while also supporting the preservation system.

 

Botanicals and Modern Formulation, Working Together

Stratus formulas contain a substantial collection of plant oils, botanical extracts, botanical waters, plant butters, and other naturally derived ingredients.

In the cleanser, that includes aloe vera, olive oil, borage oil, rosehip oil, lavender, calendula, rosemary, tea tree, burdock, grapefruit, clover, orange, and oregano.

In the moisturizer, it includes aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, jojoba, green tea, Centella asiatica, horsetail, geranium, and dandelion root.

But great skincare needs more than a long botanical list.

A cleanser needs an effective surfactant system. A moisturizer needs emulsifiers. Water-based formulas need preservation. Both need the right texture, stability, and supporting ingredients to perform consistently from first use to last.

Stratus brings both together: recognizable plant-derived ingredients where they make sense and proven cosmetic technology where it serves a purpose, all within formulas built around the real demands of active skin.

 

Stratus Ingredient FAQ

What makes Stratus skincare different?

Stratus combines performance-focused cleansing and moisturizing systems with a substantial collection of plant-derived oils and botanical ingredients. The cleanser uses five complementary surfactants alongside MSM, aloe vera, plant oils, and botanicals, while the moisturizer combines aloe, sunflower seed oil, glycerin, panthenol, shea butter, jojoba, vitamin E, green tea, Centella asiatica, and other ingredients to hydrate and condition freshly cleansed skin.

Is Stratus skincare designed for athletes?

Yes. Stratus is performance skincare designed specifically around the needs of active men and post-workout skin. The two-step system is designed to cleanse away sweat, excess oil, sunscreen, and buildup after training, then follow with hydration and skin conditioning.

Is Stratus skincare natural?

Stratus combines numerous naturally derived and plant-derived ingredients with modern cosmetic ingredients chosen for cleansing, hydration, preservation, texture, and stability. Botanical ingredients include aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, jojoba, olive oil, rosehip, green tea, Centella asiatica, calendula, rosemary, tea tree, and more.

Is Stratus paraben-free?

Yes. Both Stratus formulas are paraben-free.

Is Stratus sulfate-free?

Stratus does not use conventional sulfate surfactants such as SLS or SLES. The Performance Facial Cleanser contains sulfosuccinates, which are a different class of surfactant despite their similar-sounding names.

Is Stratus fragrance-free?

Stratus contains no added fragrance or parfum. The cleanser does contain naturally aromatic botanical ingredients, including lavender flower water and tea tree leaf oil, which can contribute their own natural aroma.

Does Stratus contain artificial dyes?

No. Stratus formulas contain no artificial dyes or added colorants.

Is Stratus vegan?

Yes. Both Stratus formulas are vegan.

Is Stratus cruelty-free?

Yes. Stratus skincare is cruelty-free.

What are the main ingredients in the Stratus Performance Facial Cleanser?

Key Stratus cleanser ingredients include MSM, aloe vera, five complementary cleansing surfactants, glycerin, olive oil, borage oil, rosehip oil, vitamin E, tea tree oil, calendula, rosemary, lavender, and other botanical ingredients.

What are the main ingredients in the Stratus Performance Facial Moisturizer?

Key Stratus moisturizer ingredients include aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin, panthenol, shea butter, jojoba seed oil, vitamin E, green tea extract, Centella asiatica, and additional botanical extracts.

Why does Stratus use both botanical and functional cosmetic ingredients?

Because a complete skincare formula needs both skin-focused ingredients and ingredients that make the product work properly. Botanicals, humectants, oils, and emollients provide skin-conditioning and moisturizing functions, while surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, and pH adjusters help the products cleanse effectively and remain stable, consistent, and protected.

 

The Stratus Standard

Stratus isn't built around one trendy hero ingredient.

The Performance Facial Cleanser combines five complementary cleansing surfactants with MSM, aloe vera, glycerin, plant oils, vitamin E, and an extensive botanical blend.

The Performance Facial Moisturizer combines aloe vera as its second ingredient and sunflower seed oil as its third, alongside glycerin, panthenol, shea butter, jojoba, vitamin E, green tea, Centella asiatica, and additional botanicals.

All of it serves one purpose: effective, straightforward skincare built around what active skin actually goes through.

Purposeful ingredients. Performance-minded formulas. Built for sweat.