A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing mild conditioning benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
Browse the review database to understand what an ingredient is, what it does in a beauty formula, when it is useful, and when it deserves caution across skincare, haircare, bodycare, makeup, and more.
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Reviewed ingredients
524
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Need usage caution
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing mild conditioning benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Buriti pulp powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps nourish and hydrate skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A botanical extract with antioxidant potential and traditional use, but modern skincare evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant root extract with traditional use and early research suggesting antioxidant benefits, but clinical skincare evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, stable vitamin C alternative that brightens skin without the irritation or instability of pure ascorbic acid.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the irritation of pure ascorbic acid.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A synthetic preservative booster and antioxidant that helps keep your products fresh, but is used in tiny amounts and has limited direct skin benefit.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Butylphthalide is a natural antioxidant from celery seed that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research in cosmetics is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from young cabbage sprouts that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant ingredient from cacao cells that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from the cacao fruit that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a healthy glow.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich powder from cacao fruit that can help soothe and protect the skin, but it's not a cure-all and may not suit very sensitive skin in high concentrations.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from cacao shells that helps protect skin from environmental stress without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps calm and protect the skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Caffeic acid is a gentle antioxidant that helps defend skin against pollution and UV damage, but it's not a replacement for sunscreen or vitamin C.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Caffeine is a popular skincare ingredient that can temporarily tighten skin and reduce puffiness, but its long-term anti-aging benefits are still being studied.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Caffeine benzoate is a gentle, semi-synthetic form of caffeine that may help reduce puffiness and provide antioxidant protection, but its effects are temporary and best used in targeted treatments.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentler, modified caffeine that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Caffeine Salicylate blends the energizing effects of caffeine with the exfoliating power of salicylic acid, offering a dual-action ingredient for dull or congested skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
semi-synthetic
A promising synthetic peptide with antioxidant benefits, but research is still early and it's not a proven alternative to established antioxidants like vitamin C.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A lab-made antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps defend skin from daily damage and may gradually improve brightness.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle citrus fruit extract that may help brighten skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited compared to more established antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A natural citrus fruit juice that may offer mild brightening and antioxidant benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its acidity.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle orchid extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentler, non-acidic form of vitamin C that brightens skin and fights free radicals with minimal irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mineral-derived complex that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research in cosmetics is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, though human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
LACTOBACILLUS/ERIODICTYON CALIFORNICUM FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ferment that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A plant-based antioxidant extract with early research suggesting soothing benefits, but more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it's not a powerhouse ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, biotech-powered botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still limited compared to more established plant extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle algae extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Camelina seed extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich leaf extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical water that hydrates and soothes skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient from camellia plant stem cells that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a youthful appearance.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural