A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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Low-concern standouts
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Need usage caution
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with limited research, possibly offering soothing and antioxidant benefits for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant 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
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is 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 soothing and antioxidant potential, though research is still emerging compared to better-studied ginger relatives.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Freesia Extract is a gentle botanical 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 mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Fumitory extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited and it is not a proven powerhouse ingredient.
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 and soothing 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, best for soothing sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing benefits, best for normal to combination skin looking for a mild astringent boost.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich alpine extract that may help calm redness and protect skin from environmental stress.
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 botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant-root extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is very limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Goldenseal root extract is a traditional botanical with potential soothing and antimicrobial benefits, but its use in modern skincare is limited by a lack of strong clinical evidence and potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Gromwell root extract is a gentle botanical ingredient with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Groundsel extract is a botanical ingredient with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but its use in skincare is limited and requires caution due to possible skin sensitivity.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
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 is limited and benefits are not well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with potential antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is limited and it is not a well-studied ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a skincare powerhouse.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hemp nettle extract is a gentle botanical with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Coptis Chinensis Rhizome/Phellodendron Chinense Bark/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
A traditional herbal blend that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is mostly lab-based.
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, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, 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
Hogweed extract is a botanical ingredient with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but its use is limited by a moderate risk of skin irritation and a lack of robust research.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a star ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER/ROOT/GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress, but its effectiveness depends heavily on formulation and concentration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, ideal for sensitive and reactive skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Horehound extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skincare studies are limited.
Irritation
low
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 potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research on its specific effects in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin 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
Horse chestnut bark extract is a gentle botanical that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but its effectiveness in skincare is still being studied.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and support a healthy-looking complexion.
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
Soothing agent
EQUISETUM ARVENSE/(ARNICA MONTANA/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA) FLOWER EXTRACT
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but individual plant sensitivities are possible.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Horsetail extract is a gentle botanical rich in silica and antioxidants, often used to soothe and support skin barrier function.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract with limited research but a good safety profile for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Hyacinth Extract adds a pleasant floral scent to products but has limited proven skincare benefits beyond fragrance.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm redness and support the skin's moisture barrier, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural