A lab-engineered peptide that aims to defend skin against pollution and UV-related damage by neutralizing harmful free radicals.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
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 lab-engineered peptide that aims to defend skin against pollution and UV-related damage by neutralizing harmful free radicals.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A lab-grown antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A lab-grown plant cell extract that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle herbal extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but its benefits are modest and not as well-studied as some other antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, water-based star anise extract that offers mild antioxidant and astringent benefits, but research on its topical effects is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
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
Stearyl Gallate is a synthetic antioxidant that helps keep oils fresh in skincare products, but it may cause skin sensitivity in rare cases.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle plant root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early.
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 botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fermented ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research in cosmetics is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A natural antioxidant blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research on this specific combination is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Steviol Glycosides/Platycodon Grandiflorus Flower/Root Extract
A gentle, plant-derived blend that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits, ideal for sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
mixed
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant 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 it may not be a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient from strawberry stem cells that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract from strawberry tops 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 in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help brighten and soothe skin, but benefits are mostly from whole-fruit properties rather than a single active.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit juice that adds a touch of nourishment and a pleasant natural scent to skincare formulas.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Strawberry fruit powder offers gentle physical exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, but its effectiveness depends on particle size and formulation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Strawberry seed extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract from strawberry runners that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
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, plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, hybrid peptide-vitamin C ingredient that may support brightness and collagen, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Sudachi Fruit Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich citrus extract that may help brighten skin and protect against environmental stressors, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sugar pine wood that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mushroom ferment that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A marine-derived extract with potential antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it's mostly found in high-end formulations.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A powerful plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and may support a more even skin tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sumac root extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical 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 in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A trendy, antioxidant-rich mushroom extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sunflower flowers that helps soothe and protect skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS
A gentle, oil-soluble antioxidant that helps defend skin against free radicals and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sunflower seeds that helps soothe and protect the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sunflower sprout extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Skin Conditioning
SACCHAROMYCES/HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SPROUT FERMENT EXTRACT
A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may support skin barrier function and provide antioxidant benefits, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Superoxide Dismutase is a powerful antioxidant enzyme that helps defend skin against oxidative stress and may support a more even, youthful-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Surfgrass extract is a gentle marine antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sweet almond buds that may help calm and protect the skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-packed extract from almond fruit that helps protect skin from environmental stress without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from almond processing byproducts that helps soothe and condition the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering mild soothing benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps soothe and condition skin without common irritants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural