Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle botanical extract that helps calm irritated skin and provides antioxidant protection, but research is still emerging.

A gentle fern extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, plant-based oil that helps soften and condition skin without clogging pores, though research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract blend that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.

A gentle fern extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human studies are limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich bark extract that helps calm and protect the skin, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, hydrating sap that soothes skin and provides antioxidant benefits, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich leaf extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical powder that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.

Jasmine extract adds a pleasant floral scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but its main role in skincare is fragrance.

A gentle, fragrant botanical extract that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing benefits to skincare, but its active effects are limited.

A gentle, fragrant botanical extract that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing benefits to skincare products.

A gentle, natural exfoliant with a pleasant floral scent, best suited for rinse-off products and sensitive skin types.

A gentle, aromatic hydrosol that adds a light floral scent and mild soothing feel to skincare, but its benefits beyond fragrance are not strongly supported by research.

A gentle, naturally fragrant wax that softens skin and adds a light floral scent to products.

Jasmine lactone is a natural fragrance ingredient with a delicate floral scent and mild skin-conditioning potential, but its benefits are mostly aromatic rather than therapeutic.

A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.

Jasmopyrane is a widely used synthetic fragrance that mimics jasmine; it is generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Jatamansi oil offers antioxidant and calming benefits, but its strong fragrance and limited human studies mean it's best used in low concentrations and patch-tested first.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

Jatamansi Root Oil offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its strong scent and potential for skin irritation mean it's best used in low concentrations.

A plant-based powder with early evidence of antioxidant activity, but limited human studies and potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A botanical extract with a fresh, lemony scent and mild astringent action, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich powder from a turmeric relative that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich powder from Javanese turmeric that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established in human skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a rare lily that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.

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

A marine peptide blend that may help firm and repair skin, but research is still early and benefits are not guaranteed.

A marine-inspired peptide that may help hydrate and firm skin, but human research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based extract that helps calm and hydrate the skin, ideal for sensitive or irritated complexions.

A gentle plant extract with traditional use for soothing irritated skin, though modern research is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for calming irritated skin, though scientific evidence is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human skincare studies are still limited.

A gentle plant extract rich in antioxidants that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human skincare studies are still limited.

Jicama root extract is a gentle, hydrating ingredient with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

Jiu Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it is not a standout ingredient in most formulations.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps soothe skin and support a more even tone, ideal for sensitive or dull-looking skin.

A gentle, fermented grain extract that may help calm irritation and support skin hydration, popular in J-Beauty routines.

A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but clinical evidence on its standalone benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, with some antioxidant benefits.