4.0
A gentle botanical extract that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection, ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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3.8
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review4.0
Yarrow extract is a gentle botanical that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, but its effects are mild and best for sensitive or normal skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.5
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited direct research on its cosmetic benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.5
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but modern research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skincare research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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Yohimbe bark extract is a traditional botanical with limited skincare research; it may offer temporary firming effects but carries a moderate risk of irritation and lacks robust safety data for topical use.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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Yomogi extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm irritated skin and supports a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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A gentle botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still limited compared to more studied antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle botanical juice with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited compared to more common ginger extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarebotanical extract
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