Beauty ingredient research

Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

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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Exfoliant

Fermented Citrus & Rice Complex

ACETOBACTER/LACTOBACILLUS/(CITRUS JUNOS/PRUNUS MUME/PUNICA GRANATUM) FRUIT/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle fermented blend that supports skin texture and glow through natural acids and antioxidants.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Citrus Extract

AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS/CITRUS UNSHIU FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

3.8

A gentle fermented citrus extract that may provide antioxidant support, but research is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Citrus Fruit Extract

BACILLUS/LACTOBACILLUS/PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, probiotic-derived antioxidant that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Citrus Peel Extract

Citrus Jabara Peel Ferment Extract

4.0

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fermented citrus extract that may help brighten and soothe skin, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

natural

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Antioxidant

Fermented Cnidium Root Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/CNIDII RHIZOMA ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Cocoa Fruit Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/COCOA FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented cocoa fruit extract that may help support a healthy skin barrier and provide mild antioxidant protection.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Coffee & Rice Complex

ASPERGILLUS/COFFEE SEED/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented blend of coffee and rice that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented CoQ10 Complex

HYDROLYZED SACCHAROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/UBIQUINONE FERMENT

4.0

A gentle, fermented form of CoQ10 that may boost antioxidant protection and support skin repair with low irritation risk.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Coriander Seed Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/CORIANDRUM SATIVUM SEED FERMENT FILTRATE

3.8

A gentle probiotic ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Cornelian Cherry Extract

KAZACHSTANIA/CORNUS OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

3.8

A fermented fruit extract that may offer antioxidant benefits and gentle skin soothing, but research on its cosmetic use is still limited.

Irritation

low

Source

natural

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Fermented Dandelion Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/DANDELION LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help soothe and protect skin with antioxidants, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Dendropanax Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/DENDROPANAX MORBIFERUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin Conditioning Agent

Fermented Edelweiss Root Complex

BACILLUS/MONASCUS/GERMINATED LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM ROOT/RICE BRAN FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical complex that may support skin barrier function and provide antioxidant benefits, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Evening Primrose Extract

Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help calm and protect the skin, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Fir Leaf Complex

Kluyveromyces/Lactobacillus/Abies Grandis Leaf Oil Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A fermented botanical extract that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin Conditioning Agent

Fermented Fruit & Aloe Complex

Saccharomyces/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf/Apple Fruit/Artemisia Princeps Leaf/Grape Fruit/Prunus Mume Fruit/Pumpkin/Tomato Fruit Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A fermented blend of aloe and fruits that may offer gentle antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits, but research on this specific complex is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Fruit & Botanical Complex

ASPERGILLUS/LACTOBACILLUS/LEUCONOSTOC/PEDIOCOCCUS/SACCHAROMYCES/ZYGOSACCHAROMYCES/CITRUS UNSHIU FRUIT/CITRUS JAPONICA FRUIT/CITRUS JUNOS FRUIT/APPLE FRUIT/BANANA FRUIT/PAPAYA FRUIT/PYRUS PYRIFOLIA FRUIT/DIOSPYROS KAKI FRUIT/WATERMELON FRUIT/PEACH FRUIT/PRUNUS MUME FRUIT/FIG FRUIT/CHAENOMELES SINENSIS FRUIT/ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA FRUIT/APRICOT FRUIT/ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT/CUCURBITA MAXIMA FRUIT/CASTANEA CRENATA FRUIT/VITIS COIGNETIAE FRUIT/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT/RASPBERRY FRUIT/MOMORDICA GROSVENORII FRUIT/SOYBEAN SEED/PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS SEED/CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS SEED/RICE SEED/HORDEUM VULGARE SEED/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED/ ECHINOCHLOA CRUS-GALLI SEED/SETARIA ITALICA SEED/MILLET SEED/HEMEROCALLIS FULVA FLOWER/CABBAGE LEAF/STEM/MORUS BOMBYCIS LEAF/PERILLA FRUTESCENS LEAF/IPOMOEA BATATAS ROOT/COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM TUBER/DIOSCOREA BATATAS RHIZOME/IRIDEA LAMINARIOIDES/LAMINARIA JAPONICA/NEMACYSTUS DECIPIENS/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA/RADISH ROOT/TURNIP ROOT/CARROT ROOT/ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT/NELUMBO NUCIFERA RHIZOME/ONION BULB/LILIUM AURATUM BULB/LICORICE ROOT/SAGITTARIA TRIFOLIA ROOT/SESAME SEED/GINKGO BILOBA SEED/JUGLANS SUBCORDIFORMIS FRUIT/PANAX GINSENG SEED/ACTINIDIA POLYGAMA FRUIT/HYDNUM ERINACEUM FRUITING BODY/GRIFOLA FRONDOSA FRUITING BODY/LENTINUS EDODES FRUITING BODY/ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS/HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA/VITIS LABRUSCA FRUIT/HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS TUBER FERMENT EXTRACT

4.0

A powerhouse fermented blend of dozens of botanicals that delivers a broad range of antioxidants and nutrients, but its complexity makes it hard to pinpoint exact benefits.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Fruit & Grain Complex

Acetobacter/Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Zygosaccharomyces/Hordeum Vulgare Seed/Soybean Seed/Rice Seed/Canavalia Gladiata Seed/Phaseolus Angularis Seed/Coix Lachryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Echinochloa Utilis Seed/Setaria Italica Seed/Millet Seed/Citrus Unshiu Fruit/Vitis Labrusca Fruit/Apple Fruit/Vitis Coignetiae Fruit/Musa Sapientum Fruit/Peach Fruit/Diospyros Kaki Fruit/Papaya Fruit/Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit/Watermelon Fruit/Prunus Mume Fruit/Fig Fruit/Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit/Cucurbita Maxima Fruit/Rubus Idaeus Fruit/Fortunella Crassifolia Fruit/Citrus Junos Fruit/Eriobotrya Japonica Fruit/Apricot Fruit/Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit/Castanea Crenata Fruit/Lycium Chinense Fruit/Actinidia Polygama Fruit/Prunus Salicina Fruit/Akebia Quinata Fruit/Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit/Crataegus Cuneata Fruit/Cornus Officinalis Fruit/Euphoria Longan Fruit/Panax Ginseng Fruit/Ipomoea Batatas Root/Helianthus Tuberosus Tuber/Carrot Root/Onion Bulb/Beta Vulgaris Root/Colocasia Esculenta Tuber/Dioscorea Japonica Rhizome/Radish Root/Turnip Root/Arctium Lappa Root/Nelumbo Nucifera Rhizome/Polymnia Sonchifolia Root/Lilium Auratum Bulb/Sagittaria Trifolia Edulis Tuber/Ginger Rhizome/Garlic Bulb/Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome/Turmeric Rhizome/Acanthopanax Gracilistylus Root/Cabbage Leaf/Stem/Perilla Ocymoides Leaf/Morus Bombycis Leaf/Hemerocallis Fulva Kwanso Flower/Houttuynia Cordata/Artemisia Princeps/Sasa Veitchii Leaf/Glechoma Hederacea/Matricaria Flower/Equisetum Arvense/Isodon Japonicus/Safflower Flower/Plantago Asiatica/Dandelion/Laminaria Japonica Leaf/Undaria Pinnatifida Leaf/Rhodoglossum Pulcherum Leaf/Nemacystus Decipiens/Sesame Seed/Juglans Sieboldiana Seed/Ginkgo Biloba Seed/Pinus Koraiensis Seed/Cassia Obtusifolia Seed/Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body/Hericium Erinaceum Fruiting Body/Lentinus Edodes Fruiting Body/Auricularia Auricula Fruiting Body Ferment Extract

4.0

A rich, fermented botanical cocktail that may provide broad antioxidant support and gentle skin conditioning, though its complexity makes it hard to pinpoint exact benefits.

Irritation

low

Source

natural

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Skin conditioning

Fermented Fruit & Plant Complex

LACTOBACILLUS/PROPIONIBACTERIUM/LACTOSE/LEMON FRUIT/DATE FRUIT/FIG FRUIT/WALNUT NUT/SOYBEAN/ONION BULB/SOYBEAN SPROUT/CELERY BULB/COCONUT FRUIT/ARTICHOKE BUDS/MILLET SEED/PEA POD FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A rich ferment blend that may help balance skin bacteria and provide antioxidant protection, but its complexity makes it hard to pinpoint exact benefits.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin Conditioner

Fermented Fruit & Seaweed Complex

ASPERGILLUS/BACILLUS/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/SACCHAROMYCES/CARCIA PAPAYA FRUIT/CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS/LAMINARIA JAPONICA/RICE BRAN/RICE FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical complex that gently supports skin barrier function and radiance with minimal irritation risk.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Fruit & Soybean Complex

BACILLUS/MONASCUS/FORTUNELLA JAPONICA FRUIT/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical blend that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Fruit & Vegetable Complex

Schizosaccharomyces/(Solanum Lycopersicum/Cucumis Sativus/Ananas Comosus/Citrus Limon/Pyrus Malus/Cucurbita Maxima/Carica Papaya/Citrullus Lanatus/Cucumis Melo/Prunus Armeniaca/Amygdalus Persica/Ficus Carica/Akebia Quinata/Chaenomeles Sinensis/Fragaria Annanassa/Vitis Vinifera/Actinidia Deliciosa/Prunus Mume/Eriobotrya Japonica/Prunus Salicina/Benincasa Hispida) Fruit/(Raphanus Sativus/Brassica Oleracea Capitata/Daucus Carota/Aloe Arborescens/Sasa Veitchii/Diospyros Kaki/Perilla Frutescens) Leaf/(Raphanus Sativus/Daucus Carota/Solanum Tuberosum/Ipomoea Batatas/Colocasia Esculenta/Nelumbo Nucifera/Arctium Lappa/Dioscorea Japonica/Zingiber Officinale) Root/(Glycine Max/Vigna Angularis/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/Setaria Italica/Panicum Miliaceum) Seed/Farfugium Japonicum Stem/Equisetum Arvense/Oenanthe Javanica/Cryptotaenia Japonica/Oryza Sativa/Lentinus Edodes Fruiting Body/Undaria Pinnatifida Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A potent, fermented botanical cocktail that may support skin radiance and antioxidant defense, but its complexity makes it hard to isolate specific benefits.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Fruit & Veggie Complex

Saccharomyces/Glucose/Acerola Fruit/Aloe Leaf/Apple Fruit/Averrhoa Carambola Fruit/Carrot Root/Cucumber Fruit/Laminaria Digitata/Musa Acuminata Fruit/Papaya Fruit/Perilla Frutescens Leaf/Pineapple Fruit/Radish Root/Spinach Leaf/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract Filtrate

4.0

A nourishing blend of fermented fruits and veggies that may help brighten and soothe skin, but research on this specific complex is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Exfoliant

Fermented Fruit Wine Complex

ACETOBACTER/SACCHAROMYCES/RASPBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT/PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT/WINE FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle fermented fruit complex that offers mild exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, ideal for dull or uneven skin.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Galanga Root Extract

Saccharomyces/Kaempferia Parviflora Rhizome Ferment Extract Filtrate

4.0

A fermented botanical extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though human studies are still limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin conditioning

Fermented Galangal Leaf Complex

BACILLUS/LACTOBACILLUS/STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS/ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

3.8

A fermented botanical extract that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research on its specific effects in skincare is still limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Garlic & Rice Complex

ASPERGILLUS/GARLIC BULB/RICE BRAN/RICE VINEGAR FERMENT

3.8

A fermented botanical complex that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it may not suit those sensitive to garlic.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Garlic Rice Bran Complex

ASPERGILLUS/GARLIC/RICE BRAN/VINEGAR FERMENT

3.8

A fermented botanical complex that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it may not suit those with garlic sensitivity.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Gastrodia Root Extract

ASPERGILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/GASTRODIA ELATA ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though human research is still limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Gemstone Complex

SACCHAROMYCES/OPAL/MOTHER OF PEARL/TURQUOISE/DIAMOND FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE

3.8

A trendy fermented ingredient that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and claims about gemstone minerals are largely unproven.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Soothing Agent

Fermented Ginger Rice Complex

Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Ginger Root/Rice Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A gentle fermented blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant benefits, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Soothing Agent

Fermented Ginseng & Honey Complex

SACCHAROMYCES/HONEY/PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT/PORIA COCOS EXTRACT/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical blend that may help soothe and protect the skin, though research on the specific mixture is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin conditioning

Fermented Ginseng & Nut Complex

Paecilomyces Japonica/Panax Ginseng Root/Juglans Regia Seed/Soybean Seed/Pinus Koraiensis Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate

4.0

A fermented botanical blend that may support skin barrier function and provide antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Ginseng Root Extract

Hydrolyzed Aspergillus/Ginseng Extract Ferment

4.0

A fermented ginseng extract that may boost antioxidant protection and skin resilience, though more human studies are needed.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Goji Berry Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/ARGININE/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented antioxidant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress while supporting a healthy-looking complexion.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Goji Berry Oil Complex

KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT OIL FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented goji berry oil complex that may offer antioxidant benefits and gentle skin conditioning, though research on the fermented form is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Grape & Cucumber Complex

PAECILOMYCES JAPONICA/GRAPE/CUCUMBER JUICE EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle fermented ingredient that may help soothe skin and provide antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Grape & Rice Complex

Bacillus/Monascus/Grape Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A fermented botanical blend that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits, but research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Grape Complex

Kloeckera/Saccharomyces/Leuconostoc/Grape Ferment

4.0

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help brighten and soothe skin while providing antioxidant protection.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Grape Extract

CRYPTOCOCCUS/FILOBASIDIELLA/GRAPE EXTRACT FERMENT LEES

4.0

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

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Grape Fruit Complex

LACTOBACILLUS/GRAPE FRUIT JUICE/SODIUM GLUTAMATE FERMENT

3.8

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may offer antioxidant benefits and support skin hydration, but research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Green Tea & Algae Complex

LACTOBACILLUS/CAMELLIA SINENSIS CATECHINS/GELIDIUM CRINALE/LAMINARIA JAPONICA/MONOSTROMA NITIDUM/RESVERATROL FERMENT FITRATE

4.0

A fermented blend of green tea, resveratrol, and seaweeds that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research on this specific complex is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Green Tea Extract

SACCHAROMYCES/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented green tea extract that offers antioxidant protection and may help soothe and condition the skin.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Fermented Herb Leaf Extract

Saccharomyces/(Lavender/Rosemary/Sage/Thyme) Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

natural

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Fermented Herb Seed Extract

SACCHAROMYCES/(LAVENDER/ROSEMARY/SAGE/THYME) SEED EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

3.8

A fermented botanical blend that may provide antioxidant and soothing properties, though research on this specific combination is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Herbal Complex

SACCHAROMYCES/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT/CUSCUTA CHINENSIS FRUIT/CISTANCHE DESERTICOLA/ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT/CHRYSANTHEMUM MORIFOLIUM FRUIT/PORIA COCOS/ CINNAMOMUM CASSIA FERMENT

4.0

A fermented blend of herbs and mushrooms that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, though research on the specific mixture is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Humectant

Fermented Honey & Amber Complex

Saccharomyces/Amber Powder/Honey Ferment Filtrate

3.8

A fermented honey and amber complex that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Horsetail & Soybean Complex

BACILLUS/MONASCUS/EQUISETUM ARVENSE LEAF/SOYBEAN SEED FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical complex that may offer antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits, but research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Jiaogulan Extract

Pediococcus/Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Jujube Complex

LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/ZIZYPHUS FRUCTUS FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented fruit extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Jujube Fruit Oil Complex

KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT OIL FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical oil complex that may help soothe and protect the skin, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Jute Leaf Extract

Bacillus/Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fermented extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Kale Extract

Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A gentle, probiotic-fermented kale extract that provides antioxidant support and postbiotic benefits for balanced, healthy-looking skin.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin conditioning

Fermented Korean Ginseng Root Extract

BIFIDOBACTERIUM/LACTOBACILLUS ACANTHOPANAX KOREANUM ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT

4.0

A fermented ginseng extract that may help soothe and condition skin, but human research is still limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Korean Herb Root Complex

Saccharomyces/(Angelica Gigas/Cnidium Officinale/Paeonia Lactiflora/Rehmannia Glutinosa) Root Extract Ferment Filtrate

4.0

A fermented blend of traditional Korean roots that may help calm and protect the skin, though human studies are limited.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Kudzu Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT FERMENT

4.0

A gentle, fermented kudzu extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Skin conditioning

Fermented Kudzu Root Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still emerging and benefits are largely based on traditional use and fermentation science.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Lavender & Rice Bran Complex

BACILLUS/MONASCUS/LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA SPROUT/RICE BRAN FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A fermented botanical complex that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still early and individual results can vary.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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Antioxidant

Fermented Lespedeza Extract

LACTOBACILLUS/LESPEDEZA CUNEATA LEAF/STEM FERMENT FILTRATE

4.0

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

Irritation

low

Source

biotech

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