Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV damage, though human studies are still limited.

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and protects skin without clogging pores.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's mostly used for its subtle scent.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may cause sensitivity in rare cases.

A natural resin oil that adds a warm, vanilla-like scent to products and may offer mild soothing benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

An exotic, high-tech ingredient with very limited human research; its benefits are largely theoretical and not proven in everyday skincare.

Topaz is a natural mineral used for gentle physical exfoliation, but its benefits are limited to texture and mild polishing.

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

A gentle botanical blend with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on this specific combination is limited.

A gentle astringent root extract that can help tighten pores and calm minor skin irritation without stripping moisture.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, aromatic plant oil that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, non-greasy plant oil that hydrates and helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its benefits is still limited.

A gentle, natural exfoliating powder that helps polish skin without harsh microbeads, but research on its benefits is still limited.

A gentle yeast extract that may help calm and condition the skin, but research is still emerging.

A gentle yeast ferment that helps smooth skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier without harsh irritation.

Totara Wood Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps protect skin from environmental stress while soothing irritation.

Totarol is a plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and can boost the effectiveness of preservatives in formulas.

Tougarashi extract may offer a warming, tingling sensation and antioxidant benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and has limited research backing its cosmetic use.

Touhi Ekisu is a gentle peach leaf extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging.

Touki is a gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and support a more even tone, but research is still early.

Tounin Ekisu is a gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide light hydration, but research is limited.

Tourmaline is a mineral powder that may add a subtle glow and improve product feel, but its claimed energy benefits lack strong scientific backing.

Tourmaline extract is a mineral ingredient often marketed for its energizing and purifying effects, but scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited.

A fermented mineral-yeast blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still emerging.

A protein extract from animal trachea that may help hydrate and temporarily smooth skin, but lacks strong independent research and may not suit vegans or those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.

A well-tolerated brightener that targets stubborn dark spots and melasma without the irritation of stronger alternatives.

A gentle peptide that may help calm redness and support skin barrier comfort, though human studies are still limited.

A newer peptide that aims to brighten skin by blocking the chain reaction that leads to dark spots, but long-term human data is still limited.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a green, fruity scent but offers no skin benefit beyond fragrance.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a fruity, green note to products; generally considered safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a green, fruity scent to products; generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral-fruity note but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

Trans-2-Hexenyl Propionate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a green, fruity scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a green, fruity scent; generally safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefit.

A synthetic scent molecule that adds a tropical note to products, but offers no skincare benefit and may irritate sensitive skin.

A gentle, strawberry-derived acid that may help exfoliate and brighten skin with low irritation potential, but research is still limited.

Trans-2-Nonenal is a scent compound linked to an 'aging' body odor; it is rarely used in skincare for its own benefit and is more often a byproduct or a fragrance note.

Trans-2-Octenal is a synthetic fragrance compound that adds a fresh, green scent but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a sweet, floral note to products; generally safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic cooling ingredient that creates a refreshing, minty sensation on skin without the strong scent of menthol, but may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

Trans-2-Undecenal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, citrusy note to products, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, green note to products but offers no skincare benefit and may trigger sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a green, leafy scent but offers no skincare benefits and may be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, citrusy scent; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Trans-5-Octenone is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited safety data; it is generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe for most people at low concentrations.

Trans-Isoocimenol is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, green scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh note but offers no skincare benefit; safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic scent molecule that adds a tea-like note to products; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note to products but offers no skincare benefit and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

Trans-Rose Ketone-2 is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a rose-like scent, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic rose-scented fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note but offers no skincare benefits.

Trans-Rose Ketone-5 is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a rosy scent to products, but it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a fresh floral note but offers no skincare benefits and may be a concern for those sensitive to fragrance.