A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
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
524
Low-concern standouts
2884
Need usage caution
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Callus Culture Conditioned Media
A plant-based biotech ingredient that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant from tomato leaves that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fermented antioxidant that may help brighten and protect skin, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Tomato fruit juice offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its effectiveness in skincare is modest compared to more concentrated vitamin C or lycopene extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and soothe minor irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant from tomato leaves that helps defend skin against pollution and UV damage without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Meristem Cell Culture Conditioned Media
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, though human studies are still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's mostly used for its subtle scent.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may cause sensitivity in rare cases.
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, aromatic plant oil that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calm, even-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Totara Wood Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps protect skin from environmental stress while soothing irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Totarol is a plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and can boost the effectiveness of preservatives in formulas.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Touhi Ekisu is a gentle peach leaf extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fermented mineral-yeast blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract from tree peony callus that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
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, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS/SALVIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering a mild herbal scent.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Princeps Leaf/Equisetum Arvense/Houttuynia Cordata Extract
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress, though research on the specific combination is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract / Orostachys Japonica Extract / Saururus Chinensis Extract
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant-based antioxidant powder that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research in topical use is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant extract with antioxidant potential, but limited research supports its topical benefits in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich mushroom extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant-based powder with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich seed extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant from the flavonoid family that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Trihydroxychalcone is a gentle antioxidant that helps calm skin and defend against daily pollution and UV stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant that may help brighten skin and reduce signs of irritation, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, oil-soluble vitamin C that delivers brightening and antioxidant benefits with minimal irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A synthetic antioxidant that helps shield skin from pollution and UV damage, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental damage and support a more even complexion, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Antioxidant
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Pueraria Lobata Root/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
A gentle botanical trio that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit/Houttyunia Cordata/Hemerocallis Fulva Root Extract
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS SEED/ANTHEMIS NOBILIS SEED/HYPERICUM ANDROSAEMUM SEED EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that may calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is limited and benefits are not guaranteed.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant-based extract with early research suggesting anti-inflammatory benefits, but limited human studies and potential for irritation.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A stable synthetic antioxidant that helps prevent oils and other ingredients from going rancid, but it's not a star active for skin benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
An effective synthetic antioxidant for preserving formulas, but its environmental and health profile raises caution.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A synthetic antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and stabilize formulas, but research on its skin benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the sting of pure ascorbic acid.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the sting of pure ascorbic acid.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A stabilized, water-friendly version of resveratrol that offers antioxidant protection without the stability issues of the original compound.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Trolox is a synthetic antioxidant that mimics vitamin E, helping to neutralize free radicals and support skin health, but it's less common in consumer products than natural vitamin E.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Tropolone is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and may support product stability.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Troxerutin is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm redness and support skin resilience, but more human studies are needed to confirm its anti-aging benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A trendy, antioxidant-rich extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Tryptophan is a gentle amino acid that helps hydrate skin and defend against environmental stress, but it's not a standout ingredient on its own.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from tuberose callus that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that adds a pleasant floral scent and mild antioxidant benefits to skincare formulas.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural