A gentle plant root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
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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Low-concern standouts
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Need usage caution
A gentle plant root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant 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 skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin due to natural aromatic compounds.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, best for soothing sensitive skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Iodized garlic extract is a traditional ingredient with antimicrobial claims, but it is rarely used in modern skincare because of its strong odor, high irritation potential, and lack of reliable cosmetic safety data.
Irritation
high
Source
natural
Irakusa Extract is a gentle botanical with potential soothing benefits, but research is limited and its exact identity is unclear from the label.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight free radicals, but its benefits are backed by limited human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm and condition skin, 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 and soothing potential, though research is still emerging.
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 and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A botanical extract with traditional use for soothing and firming, but limited modern research and a moderate risk of skin irritation for sensitive types.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but its benefits are modest and not a cure-all.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Jaborandi leaf extract is a traditional botanical with potential scalp-stimulating benefits, but clinical evidence is limited and it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
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, water-based botanical extract from the Japanese apricot tree that may help soothe and protect the skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited human studies and a moderate risk of skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited compared to more studied ginseng varieties.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, though human skincare research 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 root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skin research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps calm irritated skin and provides antioxidant protection, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fern extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich bark extract that helps calm and protect the skin, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Jasmine extract adds a pleasant floral scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but its main role in skincare is fragrance.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fragrant botanical extract that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing benefits to skincare, but its active effects are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fragrant botanical extract that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing benefits to skincare products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A botanical extract with a fresh, lemony scent and mild astringent action, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
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, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps soothe skin and support a more even tone, ideal for sensitive or dull-looking skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though 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 astringent that may help tighten pores and calm skin, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic botanical water that adds a fresh scent and mild antioxidant benefits to skincare, but its direct skin effects are not well-studied.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional roots, but modern skincare evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research on this specific species is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though clinical evidence in humans is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Kanokosou extract is a gentle botanical with potential soothing benefits, but research is limited and it's not a proven powerhouse.
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 traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Kina Ekisu is a gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research in cosmetics is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract
A traditional herbal root blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but clinical evidence on skin is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A rare botanical extract with potential antioxidant benefits, but limited research and a known toxicity concern in the raw plant family require careful processing and low concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
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 still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract from Korean willow that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical astringent that may help tighten pores and calm skin, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but modern cosmetic evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help tighten pores and calm skin, but most benefits come from traditional use rather than strong clinical studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on topical skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural