Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, rice-derived peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines with regular use.

A gentle, bioengineered peptide that may help support skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A gentle rice-derived peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines, though human studies are still limited.

A gentle rice-derived peptide that may help improve skin firmness and hydration with low irritation risk.

A gentle peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness over time.

A gentle peptide that may help firm skin and soften lines, with low irritation risk.

A gentle fermented ingredient that may help soothe and brighten skin while supporting its natural barrier.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient from rice that helps calm skin and support its natural barrier.

A lightweight, non-greasy oil that deeply moisturizes and helps strengthen the skin barrier without clogging pores.

A mild foam booster and thickener that helps create a rich lather in cleansers, generally well-tolerated but not a primary active ingredient.

A gentle, castor oil-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively with low irritation potential, ideal for sensitive skin.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived conditioning agent that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A safe, effective film-former that helps makeup and hair products last longer without feeling stiff or heavy.

An effective foam booster and thickener, but may cause irritation for sensitive skin and has raised environmental concerns.

A mild surfactant derived from castor oil that helps create rich lather and thicken cleansers without stripping the skin.

A gentle, plant-derived fatty acid that hydrates and soothes skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and helps other ingredients spread smoothly.

A castor-oil-derived resin that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put longer without feeling heavy.

Ricinoleth-40 is a gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, hydrating algae extract that may help calm skin, but research is still early.

A gentle plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still emerging.

RNA is a gentle, hydrating ingredient that may support skin cell turnover, but its benefits in skincare are still being studied.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-packed fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even-looking complexion.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may reduce puffiness.

A natural physical exfoliant with antioxidant potential, but the gritty texture can be too harsh for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited compared to more established plant extracts.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.

A fragrant essential oil from Rocky Mountain juniper that adds a woodsy scent and may offer mild antioxidant benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

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

Roman chamomile flower oil is a gentle, fragrant oil that helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness, but it should be used in low concentrations and avoided by those with ragweed allergies.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress without irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps calm redness and protect skin from daily environmental damage.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich blend of root extracts that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but benefits vary by specific plant source.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich leaf extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering mild soothing benefits.

A gentle, lab-grown rose extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more resilient complexion.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited compared to more common rose extracts.

A gentle, plant-based wax that adds richness and slip to skincare products without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a calm, even-looking complexion.

A gentle, non-greasy seed oil that hydrates and supports skin barrier function with a favorable fatty acid profile.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich seed oil that helps nourish and protect the skin without clogging pores.

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

A gentle, fragrant flower oil that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant benefits, but its primary role in many products is scent.

A gentle, lightly astringent floral water that can refresh and soothe skin, but its benefits are mostly anecdotal and it may cause sensitivity in those allergic to roses.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.

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

A gentle, fragrant rose extract that helps calm skin and fight free radicals, but its benefits are mostly from its antioxidant and soothing compounds rather than dramatic anti-aging effects.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich rose extract that may help soothe skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human research is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that helps calm skin and protect against environmental stress without clogging pores.

A gentle botanical powder that provides mild physical exfoliation and may offer antioxidant benefits, but research on its specific skincare effects is limited.

A mild, fragrant rose extract that helps calm skin and fight free radicals, but its benefits are subtle and not as potent as some other antioxidants.

A fragrant, soothing oil with antioxidant benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its natural fragrance compounds.