Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still emerging for cosmetic use.

A lab-grown plant extract that may help support skin firmness and radiance, but human research is still limited.

A plant-based ingredient with phytoestrogens that may support skin firmness and elasticity, but human studies are limited.

A fermented botanical extract with promising antioxidant properties, but research is still early and benefits are not yet well-established.

A gentle herbal extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-documented in Western skincare.

Kyounin Yu is a gentle herbal extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but scientific evidence is limited.

A traditional botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited modern research to confirm its benefits in skincare.

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

A fermented botanical extract that may help balance skin bacteria and provide antioxidant benefits, though research is still early.

A gentle probiotic ferment that may help strengthen the skin barrier and calm irritation, but research is still early.

A gentle probiotic ferment that brightens skin and supports a healthy barrier without harsh irritation.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help balance skin’s microbiome and deliver antioxidant protection, though research is still early.

A gentle fermented ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still limited compared to more established actives.

A gentle, probiotic-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, probiotic-derived ingredient that helps calm and protect skin with antioxidant properties.

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

A gentle, fermented botanical ingredient that may help soothe and protect the skin, though research is still early.

A fermented algae ingredient that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits, generally safe for most skin types.

A fermented turmeric extract that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits with potentially better skin absorption than plain turmeric.

Lactoferrin is a gentle, milk-derived protein that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress without irritation.

Lactoflavin (vitamin B2) is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy complexion.

A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, mineral-rich seaweed extract that helps hydrate and calm the skin without clogging pores.

A nutrient-rich seaweed extract that hydrates, soothes, and protects the skin with antioxidants, ideal for dry or sensitive skin types.

A gentle seaweed powder that helps hydrate and calm the skin while providing antioxidant protection.

A gentle, mineral-rich seaweed extract that hydrates and soothes the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry types.

A gentle seaweed extract that hydrates and soothes skin, but its benefits are mostly backed by traditional use and limited clinical studies.

A gentle, mineral-rich seaweed extract that hydrates and soothes skin, ideal for sensitive or dry types.

A gentle, nutrient-rich seaweed extract that hydrates and soothes the skin, with antioxidant benefits to help protect against environmental stress.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calmer complexion, though research is still early.

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 protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

Lantana camara extract offers antioxidant benefits but is less studied than other plant extracts and may cause irritation in sensitive skin.

Lapachone is a natural antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research in cosmetics is still limited.

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

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

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

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

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

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early — it's a nice-to-have rather than a must-have ingredient.

A plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early and some related species have raised safety concerns.

A plant extract with antioxidant potential, but limited human studies and a history of oral safety concerns mean it's best used cautiously in low concentrations.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, though human studies are limited.

Laudanosine is a rare plant alkaloid with theoretical antioxidant benefits, but it lacks robust safety and efficacy data for cosmetic use.

A gentle, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals with less sting than pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, fat-soluble vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the sting of pure ascorbic acid.

A gentle, lab-grown lavender extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant cell extract that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but benefits vary widely by plant source.

Leather Coral Extract is a marine antioxidant that may help soothe skin and fight free radicals, but research is limited.

A gentle, lab-grown root extract that may help calm irritation and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

Leek extract offers antioxidant benefits and mild soothing effects, but research on its cosmetic use is still emerging.

A gentle botanical blend that pairs lemon's antioxidant power with seaweed's soothing hydration, but the research is still emerging.

Lemon balm extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, but its benefits are best supported by traditional use and lab studies rather than large human trials.

A gentle, lab-grown plant cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation.

A gentle plant-based antioxidant from lemon buds that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is limited and it can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.