A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress, suitable for most skin types.
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
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Need usage caution
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress, suitable for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract that helps defend skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.
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 botanical extract that helps defend skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A trendy orchid-derived ingredient with antioxidant potential, but human studies are scarce and it's mainly found in high-end products.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich berry extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sorghum extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm skin and protect against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps calm irritation and defend against environmental stress, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sour cherry buds that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that offers mild exfoliation and brightening benefits, suitable for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fruit extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.
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, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown soybean extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, water-based extract from soybean leaves and stems that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from soybean sprouts that may help support skin firmness and hydration without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant-based antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant-based alternative to placenta extracts that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits, but human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A biotech ingredient from soybean cells that may support skin health, but human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps defend skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, biotech-derived soybean extract that may support skin firmness and antioxidant defense, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Soybean extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps hydrate and protect the skin, but may not be suitable for those with soy allergies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A stable antioxidant that combines the benefits of soybean oil and ferulic acid to help protect skin from oxidative stress.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle antioxidant-rich extract that helps calm skin and fight free radicals, ideal for sensitive or aging skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from soybean processing that may help calm and protect the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Spanish Moss Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle herbal extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate
A fermented mushroom-lichen blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, fermented mushroom extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mushroom-derived powder that may help soothe skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.
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 botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle brown algae extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/MYRISTICA FRAGRANS FRUIT/PIMENTA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that offers antioxidant protection and a pleasant natural scent, but research on its skincare benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Spinach leaf extract is a gentle antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing soothing benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Spinach leaf powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin, but research on its topical benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich algae extract that may help calm and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fruit extract rich in antioxidants that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps hydrate and protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Spotted Lanternfly Extract is a novel, insect-derived ingredient with very limited research and safety data, making it a high-risk choice for skincare.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
RAPHANUS SATIVUS/TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM/BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA SPROUT JUICE
A gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps shield skin from pollution and UV-related damage without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from spruce buds that helps protect skin from environmental stress and soothe irritation.
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
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress—great for sensitive or reactive skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural