Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Sclareolide is a gentle antioxidant from clary sage that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, making it a nice addition to anti-aging and soothing formulas.

A mild botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.

A gentle, natural thickener that gives products a silky feel and helps stabilize formulas without clogging pores.

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

Scoparone is a plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research in cosmetics is still early.

Scordinine is a plant alkaloid with emerging research suggesting mild soothing benefits, but it is not widely studied in cosmetic formulations.

A novel synthetic peptide that may help firm skin and soften lines, but research is still early and results vary.

A synthetic peptide that mimics scorpion venom to temporarily relax expression lines, but research is still early and results vary.

A natural essential oil that adds a fresh pine scent to products but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin, but research is still early.

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

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

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

SD Alcohol 1 is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying and irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 23-A is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying or irritating for some skin types.

Effective for quick-drying and oil control, but can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin.

SD Alcohol 23-H is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may dry or irritate sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 27-B is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 31-A is a strong drying solvent that can help with oil control and product feel but may irritate sensitive or dry skin.

SD Alcohol 36 is a fast-drying solvent that can help with oil control and product penetration, but it may strip the skin barrier and cause irritation with frequent use.

SD Alcohol 37 helps products dry fast and feel clean, but can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin.

SD Alcohol 38-B is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 38-C helps products dry quickly and feel light, but can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 38-D is a fast-drying solvent that can help other ingredients penetrate, but it may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 38-F is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 39-D is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help control oil and enhance product feel, but it may dry and irritate sensitive or dry skin.

Effective for quick-drying and oil control, but can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin types.

SD Alcohol 46 helps products dry quickly and feel refreshing, but it can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin types.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a salt-tolerant plant that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical powder from a salt-tolerant plant, offering antioxidant benefits but with limited research in cosmetic use.

A mild, conditioning surfactant from sea buckthorn that cleanses without stripping the skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sea buckthorn callus cells that may help soothe and protect the skin.

A gentle fermented fruit extract that helps soothe and protect the skin with antioxidants.

A fermented sea buckthorn oil that combines natural antioxidants with probiotic benefits for soothing and nourishing the skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich water from sea buckthorn fruit that hydrates and soothes skin without the oiliness of the seed oil.

A gentle, natural exfoliating powder rich in antioxidants, ideal for sensitive skin types looking for mild physical exfoliation.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm skin and provide mild exfoliation, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich powder that can help soothe and lightly exfoliate skin without stripping it.

A gentle, mineral-rich clay extract that helps absorb excess oil and impurities without over-drying, suitable for most skin types.

A fermented sea cucumber extract that may help hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant from sea fennel that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress without irritation.

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

Sea fennel powder is a gentle botanical ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A novel fermented marine ingredient with antioxidant potential, but human studies are scarce and it's best used as a supporting rather than star ingredient.

A lab-grown sea holly extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calm complexion.

Sea kale extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

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

Sea lavender extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still limited.

A gentle seaweed extract that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.

A gentle, chamomile-relative extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based powder that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is limited.

A novel peptide that may help support skin firmness, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A gentle, plant-derived extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early.