A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but limited modern research to back strong claims.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but limited modern research to back strong claims.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that helps calm irritated skin and provides mild protection from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract with mild soothing and antimicrobial benefits, but may irritate sensitive skin due to its essential oil content.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Lavender flower extract adds a pleasant scent and may offer mild soothing effects, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and has limited proven skincare benefits.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but its fragrance can be a concern for sensitive noses.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Leafy spurge extract is a botanical ingredient with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but its use in skincare is still emerging and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical water that can refresh and lightly tone skin, but may cause irritation for sensitive types due to natural essential oil components.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and add a light herbal scent, but research on its benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild botanical extract that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic water that adds a light citrus scent and mild astringent feel, but lacks strong clinical evidence for major skin benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, naturally fragrant water that offers mild astringent and refreshing benefits, but its primary role in most products is scent and sensory appeal.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract with traditional use but limited modern skincare research.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract with mild skin-conditioning potential, but limited research on its cosmetic benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is limited compared to more studied plant extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still emerging and benefits may vary by formulation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may offer antioxidant benefits and a pleasant floral scent, but research on its skincare effects is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lightly fragrant floral water that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing feel to skincare, but has limited proven benefits beyond hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract from the Himalayas that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant flower extract with mild antioxidant potential, but its main role in skincare is scent—and it can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited human studies and a known skin sensitization risk in some individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that adds a light citrus scent and a touch of antioxidant support, but research on its direct skin benefits is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps calm irritated skin and provides antioxidant protection without common irritants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Liriope root extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help calm skin and support hydration, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle Amazonian wood extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract with antioxidant and antimicrobial potential, but its strong essential oil content may irritate sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Luffa Leaf Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a powerhouse ingredient on its own.
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, lightly astringent floral water that adds a subtle lily scent and soothing feel to skincare products, but has limited research on specific skin benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human skin research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing benefits, best for those looking for natural support in calming and protecting the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fern 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
Mandrake root extract is a botanical ingredient with a long history in folklore but very limited modern scientific support for skincare benefits.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic botanical water that may offer mild antioxidant and soothing benefits, but lacks strong clinical evidence for specific skincare effects.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Masterwort Leaf 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
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skin research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant extract with promising antioxidant and soothing potential, but research in cosmetic use is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant benefits, ideal for sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A botanical extract with antimicrobial potential, but limited human studies and a risk of skin irritation at higher concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle plant-root extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A refreshing mint extract that can provide a cooling sensation, but may irritate sensitive skin due to its menthol content.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical 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 cosmetic 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 specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural