Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, silicone-bound vitamin C that offers antioxidant protection and brightening benefits with less sting than pure ascorbic acid.

A gentler, more stable cousin of pure vitamin C that offers antioxidant benefits with less irritation, but may be less potent for brightening.

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

A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that also delivers hyaluronic acid's moisture-binding power, ideal for brightening and hydrating without irritation.

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

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

A gentle, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative that offers antioxidant protection and may support skin brightening, though it is less studied than ascorbic acid.

A gentle, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative that may offer antioxidant and mild UV protection, but research is still early compared to L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stabilized vitamin C derivative that offers antioxidant protection and brightening benefits with less irritation than pure ascorbic acid.

A stable, oil-friendly vitamin C derivative that may offer antioxidant and brightening benefits with less irritation than pure L-ascorbic acid, though research is still emerging.

A stable, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative that offers antioxidant protection and brightening benefits with less irritation than pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stabilized vitamin C peptide that may help brighten and firm skin with less irritation than pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative fused with hyaluronic acid that brightens and hydrates without the sting of pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle hybrid of vitamin C and retinol that aims to brighten and smooth skin with less irritation than traditional retinol.

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

A gentle, stable vitamin C that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the sting or short shelf life of pure L-ascorbic acid.

A stable, dual-antioxidant ingredient that pairs vitamins C and E in one molecule for gentle environmental protection.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from Asian pear callus cells that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from Asian pear peels that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress.

Asiatic acid is a gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and support collagen, but it's not a quick-fix for deep wrinkles.

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

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

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

Asparagus Root Extract offers mild antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.

Asparagus Stem Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help soothe skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

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

A fermented soybean germ extract that offers antioxidant protection and may help soothe and condition the skin.

A fermented soybean extract that may help brighten skin and support collagen, but research is mostly from ingredient suppliers.

A fermented soybean germ filtrate that offers antioxidant benefits and supports skin barrier function, generally well-tolerated and suitable for most skin types.

A standout antioxidant that helps defend skin against UV damage and signs of aging, with a growing body of research behind it.

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

A gentle plant-derived extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's often used as a marketing term.

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

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

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A fermented botanical extract with potential antioxidant and soothing properties, but human skin research is still limited.

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

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help soothe skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

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

Atlas Cedar Bark Extract is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle antioxidant extract from Atlas cedar callus cells that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

Atlas Cedar Leaf Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its specific cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

A gentle plant root extract with antioxidant potential, best for calming sensitive or stressed skin.

A gentle herbal extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited compared to more established ingredients.

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

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help brighten skin and protect against environmental stressors, 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.

Avenanthramides are gentle oat compounds that soothe irritation and fight free radicals, making them ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.

A gentle, lab-grown avocado ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calmer complexion.

Avocado fruit extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe skin, but its benefits are best supported by general knowledge of avocado oil rather than specific clinical studies on the extract itself.

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