Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Ethyl Glucoside is a mild, sugar-derived humectant that pulls water into the skin and improves product feel without common irritation.

Ethyl Glutamate is a mild, water-loving amino-acid derivative that helps attract moisture to the skin and supports a healthy barrier without irritation.

Ethyl lactate is a mild, effective humectant that helps hydrate skin without irritation, making it a good choice for sensitive skin types.

A biotech-derived ingredient that helps skin hold onto moisture and may support a firmer, smoother look.

Ethyl Serinate is a gentle amino acid derivative that helps attract moisture to the skin, but research on its long-term benefits is still limited.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that helps skin hold onto moisture without feeling sticky or heavy.

A gentle seaweed extract that helps hydrate and soothe skin while forming a light protective layer.

A gentle, hydrating seaweed extract that helps skin retain moisture and feel smooth, with low irritation risk.

A gentle, algae-derived humectant that hydrates and soothes without clogging pores, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle, biotech-derived fenugreek extract that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, though human research is still limited.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, but research is still early.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and soothe skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle fermented blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin while providing antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and lightly exfoliate the skin, but research is mostly based on the broader benefits of ferments rather than this specific blend.

A gentle, biotech-derived ferment filtrate that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, but research is still early.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and condition skin without irritation, though its benefits come from a mix of compounds rather than a single active.

A gentle, probiotic-based ingredient that may help hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that hydrates and supports skin barrier function with antioxidant benefits.

A gentle, fermented coconut extract that helps hydrate and support a balanced skin microbiome — great for sensitive or microbiome-conscious routines.

A fermented botanical complex that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early.

A novel fermented ingredient that may offer hydration and skin barrier support, but research is limited and it may not suit strict vegans.

A gentle, hydrating botanical water blend with antioxidant potential, but individual ingredient research is limited.

A fermented botanical blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin while supporting a healthy skin microbiome.

A gentle, fermented blend that helps soften and smooth skin while providing light hydration and antioxidant benefits.

A gentle, fermented fruit complex that hydrates and provides antioxidant benefits, but individual results vary and it may not suit all skin types.

A gentle, fermented botanical complex that hydrates and supports skin barrier health with minimal irritation risk.

A fermented honey and amber complex that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is limited.

A gentle fermented ingredient that hydrates and lightly exfoliates, suitable for most skin types.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, though research is still early.

A fermented blend of Lion's Mane mushroom and sea buckthorn that may help hydrate and soothe skin, though research is still early.

A gentle, fermented botanical water that hydrates and soothes skin, though research is still emerging.

A fermented blend of milk and fish scale proteins that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early.

A gentle probiotic ferment that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help hydrate and soothe skin while supporting a healthy microbiome.

A novel fermented marine ingredient that may support hydration and skin barrier function, but human research is very limited.

A gentle fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and condition skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A gentle fermented ingredient that lightly exfoliates and hydrates, ideal for dull or uneven skin.

A gentle fermented fruit extract that may help hydrate and protect the skin, though human research is still limited.

A gentle, fermented botanical complex that supports skin hydration and a balanced microbiome, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin types.

A gentle fermented algae ingredient that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, fermented algae ingredient that hydrates and soothes skin with minimal irritation risk.

A fermented blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early and benefits are largely based on ingredient tradition rather than clinical studies.

A fermented botanical blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research on this exact mixture is limited.

A gentle, fermented blend that hydrates and soothes skin while supporting a healthy microbiome.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and support the skin barrier with minimal irritation risk.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and condition skin by delivering amino acids and peptides from rice and yeast.

A gentle, fermented rice filtrate that helps hydrate and condition skin, but its benefits are mostly anecdotal and vary by formulation.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and condition the skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and support skin barrier function with antioxidant benefits.

A gentle fermented rice complex that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and condition skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate, lightly exfoliate, and support a healthy-looking skin barrier.

A fermented botanical blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is limited to traditional use and lab studies.

A gentle, fermented botanical blend that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is limited to ingredient-level studies.

A gentle fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and soothe the skin, but research is still limited.

A gentle, fermented marine ingredient that may help hydrate and soothe the skin, though research is still limited.

A fermented seaweed complex that may help hydrate and soothe skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help hydrate and soothe skin, though research is still emerging.

A fermented probiotic blend that may help balance the skin's microbiome and strengthen the moisture barrier, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that delivers skin-soothing peptides and hydration, ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.