A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its cosmetic benefits 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
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Need usage caution
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bistort root extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant extract with potential soothing benefits, but limited research and a cautionary note due to the plant's toxicity in raw form.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited research supports its specific benefits in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lightly fragrant flower water that adds a subtle floral note and mild soothing feel, but lacks strong research backing for specific skin benefits.
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 mild astringent and antioxidant benefits, best for normal to oily skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blessed Thistle Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle orchid bulb extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bloodroot extract may offer antimicrobial benefits for acne-prone skin, but it can be irritating and is not well-studied for cosmetic use.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Blue Cohosh Root Extract offers antioxidant benefits but has limited safety data in cosmetics and may be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's best used in well-formulated products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
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
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still very limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Astringent
POTENTILLA ERECTA ROOT/(HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS/SALVIA OFFICINALIS) LEAF/THYMUS VULGARIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A multi-herb botanical blend that can help tighten pores and calm skin, but its effectiveness depends heavily on the formulation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Buchu leaf extract is a gentle botanical with traditional use for soothing skin, but scientific evidence for its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and it is not a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bugleweed Leaf Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bugloss extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its specific benefits in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Burdock root extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm irritation and support a clear-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, best for sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A traditional botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but limited modern research and a moderate risk of skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle bark extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps reduce puffiness and support skin firmness, especially around the eyes.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Butterbur root extract is a gentle botanical with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research in topical skincare is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A traditional botanical extract with potential soothing and clarifying benefits, but limited modern research and a moderate risk of skin irritation for sensitive types.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with limited but promising research for soothing and antioxidant benefits in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Calamus root extract may offer soothing and antimicrobial benefits, but its safety is debated due to potential carcinogenic compounds in some varieties.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A mild botanical water that may offer soothing benefits, but research is limited and some safety concerns exist regarding certain chemotypes.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
California poppy extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and it may cause sensitivity in rare cases.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant-based extract with potential soothing benefits, but limited research and a risk of skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Canada goldenrod extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with preliminary evidence for soothing and antioxidant benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide a refreshing sensation, but research on its specific benefits is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract that may offer soothing benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
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 on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research in cosmetics is still emerging.
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 botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited compared to more studied plant extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural