Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin firmness, but results are gradual and vary by person.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, but results vary and more human studies are needed.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping soften fine lines over time with minimal irritation.

A synthetic peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness, but more human studies are needed.

A gentle, silk-derived conditioning agent that helps smooth hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A lab-made peptide that mimics snail proteins to help skin look firmer and smoother, but it's not a proven alternative to retinol or collagen injections.

A gentle peptide that may help soften fine lines by encouraging collagen production, but results are subtle and take time.

A gentle synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines by signaling skin to produce more collagen, but results are subtle and require consistent use.

A gentle peptide that may help improve skin firmness and soften fine lines with consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but more independent human studies are needed.

A well-studied peptide that helps calm skin and support collagen production, making it a gentle anti-aging workhorse.

A well-studied peptide that helps reduce fine lines by encouraging collagen production, but results are gradual and not dramatic.

A well-studied peptide that helps reduce fine lines and support skin firmness with minimal irritation.

A signaling peptide that encourages your skin to act younger by boosting collagen, but results are gradual and subtle.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with consistent use.

A gentle peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines with consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that encourages collagen production, helping reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness with minimal irritation.

A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but results are gradual and vary by person.

A well-studied peptide that helps reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness with minimal irritation risk.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4 is a well-studied peptide that helps reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness by encouraging collagen production.

A synthetic peptide that encourages firmer, smoother skin by supporting collagen-building signals.

A synthetic peptide that mimics natural signals to help skin look firmer and smoother over time.

A well-tolerated peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness by encouraging collagen production.

A synthetic peptide blend that may help soften fine lines and improve skin firmness with regular use, though results are gradual and not dramatic.

A clever combo ingredient that pairs a collagen-boosting peptide with a stable form of vitamin C for dual anti-aging and antioxidant benefits.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping to smooth wrinkles and improve firmness with consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping to smooth wrinkles and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

A promising synthetic peptide that may help firm skin and soften lines, though research is still emerging.

A well-tolerated peptide that helps reduce fine lines and support skin firmness by encouraging collagen production.

A synthetic peptide that helps calm visible skin reactivity and supports a more resilient-looking complexion over time.

Palmitoyl Tryptamine is a synthetic peptide-like compound that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging and it is less common than more established peptides.

A synthetic conditioning agent that helps hair and skin feel smoother and more manageable, but it's not a star ingredient on its own.

A fragrant botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited research on its specific cosmetic benefits.

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

A gentle botanical powder that may help calm redness and defend against environmental stress, but its benefits are not as well-studied as some other plant extracts.

Pancreatin is a gentle enzyme exfoliant that helps soften and smooth skin by breaking down dead skin cells, but it's less common and less studied than other exfoliating enzymes.

Pandan bract extract is a gentle, fragrant botanical with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.

Pandan leaf oil adds a pleasant natural fragrance and mild antioxidant benefits, but its strong aroma and limited research mean it's best for those who enjoy botanical scents and have no fragrance sensitivities.

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

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

A plant-derived compound with promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but human skincare research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and softens skin, but scientific research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle, vitamin B5-derived ingredient that helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier — a good option for sensitive or reactive skin.

Pantethine is a gentle, moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5 that helps support the skin barrier and calm irritation.

Panthenol is a well-tolerated humectant that helps hydrate and soothe the skin while supporting the skin barrier.

Panthenyl Ethyl Ether is a gentle, modified form of vitamin B5 that helps hydrate and condition skin without the stickiness of traditional humectants.

A gentle, advanced version of panthenol that helps hydrate and soothe skin with better absorption than standard pro-vitamin B5.

A gentle, modified form of vitamin B5 that helps condition skin and hair with a silky feel, but research on this specific derivative is limited.

A gentle, microbiome-friendly ingredient that may help calm sensitive skin and strengthen the skin barrier, though research is still early.

A gentle, probiotic-based ingredient that may help calm skin and support a balanced microbiome, though research is still early.

Pantolactone is a gentle humectant that helps skin retain moisture and improves product texture, but it's less studied than its parent compound, panthenol.

Pantothenamide MEA is a gentle, vitamin B5-derived humectant that helps hydrate and soothe the skin without common irritation.

Pantothenic acid is a gentle, water-soluble vitamin that helps hydrate and soothe the skin, making it a solid choice for most skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin.

A gentle, hydrating blend of vitamin B5 and yeast peptides that helps calm and moisturize the skin.

A synthetic peptide that pairs vitamin B5 with amino acids to help strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration, though research is still emerging.

Papain is a gentle enzyme exfoliant from papaya that helps soften and smooth skin by dissolving dead cells, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin if overused.

A dual-action ingredient that gently exfoliates dead skin cells while helping to calm and hydrate the skin.

A gentle enzyme exfoliant that helps smooth skin without harsh scrubbing, but may not be suitable for very sensitive or compromised skin.

A gentle, probiotic-based exfoliant that brightens and hydrates without harsh chemicals.