Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A promising natural UV filter and antioxidant from marine sources, but still emerging in human skincare research.

Myrcene is a plant-derived terpene with antioxidant potential, but its primary role in skincare is often as a fragrance component, and it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, though research in cosmetics is still emerging.

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

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering mild soothing benefits.

Myricetin is a plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental damage and support a more even complexion, though human studies are still limited.

A plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

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

A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the irritation of pure ascorbic acid.

A lab-grown extract from the resurrection plant that may help shield skin from environmental damage and support moisture retention, though human studies are still limited.

A unique plant extract from the 'resurrection plant' that helps skin retain moisture and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A unique plant extract that may help shield skin from environmental damage and support resilience, though human research is still limited.

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

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

Myrtenal is a natural aromatic compound with antioxidant potential, but its use in skincare is limited by its strong scent and moderate irritation risk.

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

A novel synthetic antioxidant with early research suggesting skin benefits, but long-term safety and efficacy data are limited.

A gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research in cosmetics is still early.

A lab-made molecule inspired by dopamine that may help protect skin from oxidative stress, but human research is still very limited.

A plant-derived antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, but research in cosmetics is still early.

A gentle, plant-inspired antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against pollution and UV damage, but human studies are still limited.

A novel synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but human research is very limited.

NADP is a cellular energy coenzyme with theoretical antioxidant benefits, but its effectiveness in skincare is not yet well-supported by human studies.

A marine microalgae extract that provides antioxidant protection and hydration, with early research suggesting benefits for skin barrier support and environmental stress defense.

A gentle marine microalgae powder that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits, ideal for sensitive or environmentally stressed skin.

A gentle marine algae extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich marine microalgae that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

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

Naranjilla fruit juice is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though research is still early.

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

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

Naringenin is a gentle citrus-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A gentle citrus antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.

Narirutin is a gentle citrus-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help soothe and hydrate skin, but research on its direct cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

A gentle fern extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging on its specific benefits for skin.

A gentle, algae-derived ingredient that helps hydrate and protect skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A lab-grown orchid extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but human research is still limited.

Neohesperidin is a citrus-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and soothe irritation, though research in topical skincare is still emerging.

A potent antioxidant and sweetener that helps protect skin from oxidative stress, but is rarely used as a standalone active in leave-on skincare.

A gentle fern-derived extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited compared to more common geranium extracts.

Nephrite Extract is a mineral-based ingredient with limited research, but it may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits in skincare formulations.

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

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

A gentle, stable hybrid of niacinamide and vitamin C that offers antioxidant protection and brightening without the irritation of pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, multitasking ingredient that pairs niacinamide’s brightening and barrier-supporting powers with mild exfoliating and soothing properties from hydroxybenzoate.

A promising hybrid antioxidant that combines niacinamide and alpha-lipoic acid, but research is still early.

A gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that combines niacinamide's brightening and barrier-supporting benefits with yeast peptides for added hydration and skin-smoothing effects.

A stable, dual-action antioxidant that combines vitamin C and niacinamide benefits without the typical irritation or instability of pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, multi-tasking molecule that pairs niacinamide-like benefits with vitamin E’s antioxidant power, but research is still emerging.

A novel synthetic ingredient that pairs niacinamide with a garlic-derived compound for antioxidant and anti-aging effects, but research is still early.

Nictoflorin is a gentle plant antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, but research is still early.