Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, plant-based extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits in skincare is still limited.

A lab-grown cotton cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

Cotton leaf extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help soothe and protect skin, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.

Cotton root extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit juice that helps soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.

Cranberry fruit powder offers gentle exfoliation and antioxidant protection, but its benefits are best supported by whole-fruit research rather than isolated powder studies.

Cranberry fruit water is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that can help soothe and hydrate the skin, but its benefits are mild compared to more concentrated extracts.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing light moisture.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm and protect skin, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A plant extract with antioxidant potential, but limited research on topical benefits and a moderate risk of skin irritation.

A potent essential oil with antimicrobial potential, but high irritation risk limits its use in leave-on skincare.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing mild soothing benefits.

Crocin is a gentle antioxidant from saffron that may help brighten skin and fight oxidative stress, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.

Crowberry extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental damage, though research on its specific cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

Cucurbitacin B is a plant-derived compound with promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, but its use in cosmetics is still emerging and requires careful formulation due to potential irritation at higher levels.

A lab-grown plant antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but human studies are still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though human studies are limited.

A fragrant wood extract with antioxidant potential, but limited research and a moderate risk of skin irritation.

Cumin Fruit Extract offers antioxidant benefits and mild soothing effects, but research on its topical use is still limited.

Cupric acetate is a copper salt that may offer antioxidant benefits, but it is used in very low concentrations and can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Cupric chloride is a copper compound that may support skin repair and antioxidant defense, but it is used in tiny amounts and can be irritating at higher levels.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps soothe and hydrate skin without irritation.

A gentle, hydrating fruit juice rich in antioxidants that helps soothe and moisturize the skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit powder that helps hydrate and protect skin from environmental stress.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich water from white turmeric that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant from turmeric that may help calm redness and protect skin from environmental stress, but its bright yellow color can stain skin and fabrics.

A hybrid ingredient that pairs curcumin's antioxidant power with a peptide to calm and brighten skin, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit juice that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is limited.

A blend of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research on this specific mix is limited.

Cyanocobalamin is a gentle, synthetic vitamin B12 that helps calm redness and support skin barrier function, making it a good option for sensitive or irritated skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fern extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still early.

Cyathusal A is a plant compound with early research suggesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, but it is not yet widely studied or common in commercial skincare.

Cyathusal B is an emerging fungal-derived antioxidant with early research suggesting anti-inflammatory benefits, but human studies are lacking.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early and mostly lab-based.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A gentle orchid extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.

A gentle orchid extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid bulb extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid leaf extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.