A mushroom extract with antioxidant potential that may help calm skin, though research is still early.
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
Low-concern standouts
2884
Need usage caution
A mushroom extract with antioxidant potential that may help calm skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hakka is a gentle, fermented botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hakka Yu is a gentle citrus extract with antioxidant potential, but scientific research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle brown seaweed extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lab-grown red algae extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, ocean-sourced antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hardy kiwi juice is a gentle, water-soluble fruit extract that provides light hydration and antioxidant protection, making it a nice addition to soothing or brightening formulas.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Harpagoside is a plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research in cosmetics is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, blue microalgae extract that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle mushroom extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical powder with antioxidant potential, but limited direct skincare research and possible texture concerns.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while soothing and conditioning.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its topical benefits is still emerging.
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
Hawthorn Stem Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hayflower extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited compared to more established botanical ingredients.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant extract that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Helichrysum flower oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but it's best used in low concentrations due to its potency.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing benefits, best for calming sensitive or stressed 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 extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle bark extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hemocyanin is a novel marine-derived antioxidant with limited research in cosmetics; it may help protect skin from oxidative stress but lacks robust human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but it is not the same as CBD or THC.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lab-grown henna extract that offers antioxidant benefits without the staining or irritation of traditional henna.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS/SALVIA OFFICINALIS/THYMUS VULGARIS EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress, but individual sensitivity is possible.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
LAVENDER FLOWER/(OLIVE/ORIGANUM VULGARE/ROSEMARY/THYME LEAF)/GOLDENSEAL EXTRACT
A botanical blend rich in antioxidants that may soothe skin, but its complexity and lack of standardization mean results can vary and irritation is possible for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Antimicrobial
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF/THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT
A natural antimicrobial blend that can help with acne-prone skin but may cause irritation for sensitive types.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Angelica Acutiloba Root/Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit/Coptis Japonica Root/Forsythia Viridissima Fruit/Gardenia Florida Fruit/Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Paeonia Lactiflora Root/Platycodon Grandiflorus Root/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
A multi-herb blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research on the specific combination is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Acorus gramineus root/stem/luffa cylindrica fruit/camellia sinensis leaf extract
A gentle botanical blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing support, but research on the specific combination is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract, Coptis Chinensis Rhizome Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract
A traditional herbal blend that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though individual herb concentrations are unknown.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
(CODONOPSIS TANGSHEN/DIOSCOREA JAPONICA) ROOT/ATRACTYLODES JAPONICA RHIZOME/PORIA COCOS/(DOLICHOS LABLAB/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN/EURYALE FEROX/NELUMBO NUCIFERA) SEED EXTRACT
A traditional herbal blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but lacks robust modern clinical evidence for skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root/Poria Cocos/Ophiopogon Japonicus Root/Cornus Officinalis Fruit/Rehmannia Chinensis Root/Dioscorea Batatas Root/Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is limited for the specific mixture.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Cimicifuga Dahurica Root/Forsythia Virdissima Fruit/Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Paeonia Lactiflora Root/Platycodon Grandiflorus Root/Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical blend that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though individual herb concentrations are unlisted.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hesperetin is a gentle antioxidant from citrus that helps defend skin against daily damage and may support a brighter, more even complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A promising antioxidant that combines citrus-derived hesperetin with lauric acid for better skin delivery and stability.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Hesperidin is a gentle plant antioxidant that helps defend skin against daily environmental damage and may support a more even skin tone.
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 microalgae extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A novel hybrid of peptide and vitamin C that may support collagen and antioxidant defense, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic