A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
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, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
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, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract from the root of a wild raspberry species, still under early research but promising for soothing and protecting skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Wild strawberry juice offers gentle antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its effects are mild and best as part of a broader formula.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Wild Thyme Oil offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin, especially at high concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle willow leaf extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fermented wine extract that may help brighten and protect skin, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle antioxidant-rich root extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Wogonin is a plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research in cosmetics is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycocarpum Meristem Cell Culture Conditioned Media
A plant stem cell ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
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
Xanthine is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but it's not a powerhouse ingredient on its own.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A promising hop-derived antioxidant that helps defend skin from pollution and UV damage, though more human studies are needed to confirm its anti-aging benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fungal ferment that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A synthetic antioxidant that helps keep skincare products fresh and stable, with low irritation potential.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Xymenynic acid is a plant-derived fatty acid with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and it's not a mainstream ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fermented blend of yeast and mistletoe that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A novel fermented ingredient with potential antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it's not a proven skincare powerhouse.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Humectant
SACCHAROMYCES/HYDROLYZED STACHYS AFFINIS TUBER FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, fermented botanical extract that helps hydrate and protect the skin with antioxidant benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A novel fermented ingredient that may offer antioxidant protection, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though 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
Yerba Mate Leaf Extract is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing mild soothing benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yerba Mate Leaf Oil is a gentle antioxidant-rich oil that may help protect skin from environmental stress, 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 botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
TAXUS (MEDIA/CUSPIDATA/BREVIFOLIA/BACCATA/CANADENSIS) MERISTEM CELL CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA
A plant stem cell culture ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
TAXUS MEDIA/TAXUS CUSPIDATA/TAXUS BREVIFOLIA/TAXUS BACCATA/TAXUS CANADENSIS MERISTEM CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
A lab-grown plant cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early and it's mostly found in high-end products.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract from cherry tree leaves and branches that may help soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help soothe and brighten skin, but human evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
YOUNGIA SONCHIFOLIA CALLUS CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited compared to more established botanical ingredients.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yuukari Ekisu is a gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited compared to more studied antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fermented fruit extract that offers antioxidant protection and mild exfoliation, suitable for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Yuzu Fruit Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich citrus ingredient that helps brighten and soothe skin without common citrus irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yuzu fruit juice offers antioxidant benefits and a refreshing feel, but its acidity may irritate sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit powder that can help brighten skin and provide mild exfoliation when used in appropriate formulations.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich water from yuzu fruit that adds a refreshing feel and subtle brightening potential to skincare products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yuzu Peel Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a brighter, more even complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fermented yuzu peel extract that offers mild exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, ideal for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Yuzu Peel Water offers gentle antioxidant benefits and a refreshing feel, but its effects are mild and mostly due to its water-soluble components.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from yuzu seeds that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing light hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits for skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil from the prickly ash fruit that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Zeatin is a plant hormone with antioxidant potential that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Zeaxanthin is a gentle antioxidant that helps defend skin against blue light and UV damage, but it is not a replacement for sunscreen.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Zederone is a plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich root powder that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle zinc-based ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic