A gentle, oil-soluble antioxidant that pairs coconut oil's emollience with ferulic acid's protective power, but research on this exact ester is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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Need usage caution
A gentle, oil-soluble antioxidant that pairs coconut oil's emollience with ferulic acid's protective power, but research on this exact ester is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Antioxidant
CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA CALLUS CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though human studies are still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm and protect skin, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich algae extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Coenzyme A is a gentle antioxidant that supports skin repair, but research on its topical benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from coffee husks that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may reduce puffiness.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from coffee fruit husks that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from spent coffee grounds that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Coleus Forskohlii Root Oil is a gentle, plant-based oil with antioxidant and soothing potential, but its skincare benefits are not yet backed by strong human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A luxury blend that pairs the antioxidant power of green tea with the sensory appeal of colloidal gold, but the gold itself offers minimal proven skin benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
mixed
A luxury blend that adds antioxidant benefits from green tea and a shimmering effect from gold, but the gold itself has limited proven skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
mixed
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that helps calm and protect skin from environmental stress.
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
biotech
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited—think of it as a supportive, not star, ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle desert plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging and benefits are not yet well-established in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A copper and silica complex that may help support skin firmness and antioxidant protection, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A stable copper compound that may help support skin firmness and antioxidant protection, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Antioxidant
COPPER AMINOACETYLAMINO IMIDAZOLYL PROPANOATE
A gentle copper-peptide ingredient that supports skin repair and fights oxidative stress, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Copper aspartate pairs copper with the amino acid aspartate to support skin's natural repair processes and fight oxidative stress, but it is less studied than copper peptides.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Copper chlorophyll is a gentle antioxidant that may help soothe skin and reduce odor, but its benefits are modest and best supported by limited research.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that may support skin repair and radiance, but more human studies are needed to confirm its benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, biotech-derived ingredient that combines yeast ferment with copper to help defend skin from environmental stress and support a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Copper gluconate is a gentle antioxidant that may support skin repair and collagen production, but evidence is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle copper complex that may help support skin repair and fight oxidative stress without the irritation of some other copper forms.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A multi-tasking ingredient that combines copper's skin-repairing benefits with silicon's smoothing effects, best for those seeking firmer, more resilient skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle antioxidant complex that pairs copper with vitamin B6 to support skin repair and even tone, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mushroom-derived compound with promising antioxidant and soothing properties, but research in topical skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Cordyceps Militaris Mycelium/Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate
A fermented botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle fermented ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
Cordyceps Militaris/Germinated Soybean Ferment Extract Filtrate
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ferment that may help calm and condition skin, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle mushroom extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lab-grown coriander extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle plant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited compared to more established antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Coriander herb oil offers antioxidant benefits and a fresh scent, but its essential oil nature means it can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress without causing irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Corn Bran Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from corn fruit that helps soothe and protect the skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps shield skin from daily environmental damage without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-documented.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-documented in modern skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on this specific species is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract from cosmos flowers that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and provide light hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural