Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A modern, eco-friendly alternative to EDTA that helps your products stay effective and stable without irritation.

A safe and effective stabilizer that helps your products stay fresh and work better by neutralizing unwanted metals.

A gentle, biodegradable alternative to traditional chelating agents that protects your skincare formulas from metal-induced degradation.

A gentle, sugar-based humectant that hydrates skin and may help energize skin cells for a healthier appearance.

A gentle, licorice-derived salt that calms redness and irritation without the side effects of pure licorice extract.

A gentle chelating agent that protects your skincare formulas from metal contamination, helping them stay effective longer.

A gentle chelating agent that helps protect your products from mineral-related instability and may offer mild antioxidant benefits for skin.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

Trisodium phosphate is a synthetic pH adjuster that helps keep products stable, but it can be drying or irritating in high concentrations.

A stabilized, water-friendly version of resveratrol that offers antioxidant protection without the stability issues of the original compound.

A gentle, synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without the harshness of traditional sulfates, making it a good option for sensitive skin.

A novel synthetic amino-acid derivative that may help improve skin feel and hydration, but independent research is limited.

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

Tristearin is a gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens skin and gives creams a smooth, luxurious feel without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without common irritation or clogging concerns.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions, generally considered safe and non-irritating.

A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is limited.

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

Triundecanoin is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Trolox is a synthetic antioxidant that mimics vitamin E, helping to neutralize free radicals and support skin health, but it's less common in consumer products than natural vitamin E.

A promising synthetic peptide-antioxidant hybrid that may help protect and firm skin, but human studies are still limited.

A synthetic peptide that may help brighten under-eye circles by combining antioxidant and peptide actions, though human studies are limited.

A lab-made peptide paired with an antioxidant that may help smooth fine lines, but human studies are still limited.

A lab-made peptide that may help smooth wrinkles and improve skin firmness, but human studies are still limited.

A lab-made peptide fused with an antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a smoother appearance, though human studies are still limited.

Tromethamine is a safe, effective pH adjuster that helps keep your skincare products gentle and stable.

A synthetic film-former that helps makeup last longer and resist water, but offers no skincare benefit and may feel stiff on some skin types.

A safe, synthetic thickener and stabilizer that improves product texture without clogging pores or irritating skin.

Trona is a gentle mineral salt that helps keep product pH stable, but it offers no direct skin benefits beyond formulation support.

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

Tropolone is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and may support product stability.

Troxerutin is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm redness and support skin resilience, but more human studies are needed to confirm its anti-aging benefits.

A trendy, antioxidant-rich extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.

A novel synthetic peptide with very limited research in cosmetics; its benefits are not well-established for everyday skincare.

Trypsin is an enzyme exfoliant that gently dissolves dead skin cells, but it can be irritating if left on too long or used too frequently.

Tryptophan is a gentle amino acid that helps hydrate skin and defend against environmental stress, but it's not a standout ingredient on its own.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from tuberose callus that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract that adds a pleasant floral scent and mild antioxidant benefits to skincare formulas.

Tuberose flower oil adds a luxurious floral scent to products but may cause irritation in sensitive skin and has limited research on skin benefits beyond fragrance.

Tuberose flower wax is a natural, fragrant wax that softens and protects the skin while adding a subtle floral scent to products.

A lightweight, non-greasy Amazonian oil that deeply moisturizes and protects skin with essential fatty acids and antioxidants.

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

A nourishing, plant-based butter that deeply moisturizes without clogging pores, ideal for dry or sensitive skin.

A rich, non-greasy Amazonian oil that deeply moisturizes and softens skin without clogging pores.

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

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

Tulip flower extract is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin, but research is still early and it's not a standout ingredient.

A gentle, lightly fragrant floral water that adds a subtle botanical touch to skincare, but with limited research on specific skin benefits.

A trendy botanical extract with promising antioxidant potential, but currently lacks robust human studies to back its placenta-like claims.

A gentle, aromatic botanical water that may offer mild antioxidant and soothing benefits, but lacks robust clinical research.

A gentle, plant-derived wax that helps lock in moisture and gives products a smooth, creamy feel without clogging pores.

Tulipalin A is a plant-derived compound with early research suggesting anti-inflammatory benefits, but its use in skincare is still emerging and requires caution due to potential irritation.

Tulipalin B is a plant-derived compound with promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but research is still early and it may cause irritation in sensitive skin.

Tungsten oxide is a safe colorant used in small amounts for tinting cosmetics, but it offers no skincare benefits.

A botanical extract that may help improve skin firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines, with generally low irritation risk.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, best for soothing sensitive skin, though research is still emerging.

A lab-grown turmeric extract that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits without the strong color or scent of whole turmeric.

A lab-grown turmeric extract that offers antioxidant and soothing benefits without the strong color or scent of traditional turmeric.