A nourishing, non-greasy butter that softens skin and helps lock in moisture without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
Browse the review database to understand what an ingredient is, what it does in a beauty formula, when it is useful, and when it deserves caution across skincare, haircare, bodycare, makeup, and more.
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Reviewed ingredients
524
Low-concern standouts
2884
Need usage caution
A nourishing, non-greasy butter that softens skin and helps lock in moisture without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich citrus extract that may help brighten and soothe skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle citrus peel extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sialyllactose is a gentle, milk-derived sugar that helps hydrate skin and support a healthy microbiome, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is very limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A plant stem cell extract that may help protect skin cells from environmental stress, but human evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fern extract that may help calm stressed skin, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Siberian Fir Needle Oil adds a fresh, woodsy scent to products but can be irritating for sensitive skin, especially at higher concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Siberian Fir Oil adds a fresh, pine-like scent to products but can be irritating for sensitive skin, especially at high concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract from Siberian ginseng that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich root water that helps soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract from Siberian ginseng stems that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, best known for its fresh, woody scent and mild soothing effects.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lab-grown plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on human skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from Siberian pine needles that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lightweight, skin-softening ester that helps blend oils and water in formulas while leaving a silky, non-greasy feel.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a Siberian plant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based powder that may help calm irritation and support skin hydration, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research on its specific benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human skincare studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root powder with traditional soothing and antioxidant potential, though modern cosmetic evidence is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract from Greek mountain tea that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A synthetic peptide trio that signals skin to produce more collagen, but results are gradual and not instant.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin, but research is limited and benefits are not well-documented.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle exfoliant that pairs salicylic acid's pore-clearing power with silicon's soothing touch, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Silanetriol is a gentle, water-soluble silicon ingredient that helps improve skin firmness and hydration without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, water-soluble silicon complex that helps hydrate and support skin barrier function without the stickiness of some silicones.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, water-soluble silicon compound that helps support skin firmness and hydration without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, silica-delivering ingredient that may help improve skin firmness and elasticity over time.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A synthetic melanin-silane hybrid that may help defend against oxidative stress and support a more even complexion, though human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, hydrating ingredient that forms a breathable film to lock in moisture and smooth the skin's surface.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in humans.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in humans.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Silica is a safe, non-irritating mineral that improves product texture and absorbs excess oil, but can be drying if overused.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A safe, non-irritating powder ingredient that helps control shine and gives a silky feel to makeup and skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A silica derivative that gives products a silky feel and helps control shine without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic