Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but limited direct research on its cosmetic benefits.

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

A gentle botanical extract with soothing potential, but research is limited and it may not be a standout ingredient for most routines.

A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.

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

CI 11680 is a safe, widely used yellow pigment in cosmetics, but it offers no skincare benefits and is purely for color.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skincare research is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.

Yerba Mate Leaf Extract is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing mild soothing benefits.

Yerba Mate Leaf Oil is a gentle antioxidant-rich oil that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.

A plant stem cell culture ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but human research is still limited.

A lab-grown plant cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early and it's mostly found in high-end products.

Ylang Ylang Oil adds a floral scent to products and may help calm the skin, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and has a moderate chance of clogging pores.

Ylang-ylang flower extract adds a sweet floral scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but it can be irritating or sensitizing for some skin types.

A gentle, aromatic floral water that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing feel to skincare products, but offers limited active benefits compared to pure essential oils.

A gentle, natural wax that adds emollience and a subtle floral scent to skincare products, but may cause sensitivity in those allergic to ylang-ylang.

Yogurt offers gentle exfoliation and hydration thanks to its natural lactic acid and probiotic content, but its benefits in skincare are modest and best for normal to dry skin types.

A gentle, lactic acid-rich ferment that exfoliates and hydrates without the harshness of stronger acids.

Yohimbe bark extract is a traditional botanical with limited skincare research; it may offer temporary firming effects but carries a moderate risk of irritation and lacks robust safety data for topical use.

Yomogi extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm irritated skin and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

A soothing, antioxidant-rich fermented mugwort extract that helps calm irritated skin and support a healthy skin barrier.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract from cherry tree leaves and branches that may help soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.

A gentle, aromatic water from cherry blossoms that may help soothe skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help soothe and brighten skin, but human evidence is still limited.

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

A mild, antioxidant-rich botanical water that hydrates and soothes, but with limited independent research on its specific benefits.

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

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

Yttrium Oxide is a rare earth mineral used to add opacity or bulk to powder cosmetics, but it has very limited skincare benefit and its safety data is sparse.

Yucca extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that can help soothe skin and support mild cleansing, but it is not a powerhouse active.

Yucca Fruit Juice is a gentle, plant-based humectant that helps hydrate and soothe the skin, with mild antioxidant benefits.

A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm irritation and lightly cleanse without stripping the skin.

A gentle plant extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

Yucca root extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help soothe skin and support a healthy-looking complexion, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

Yucca Stem Extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps soothe skin and support mild cleansing, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

Yucca Vera Extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help soothe skin and support mild cleansing, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

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

Yuukari Ekisu is a gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited compared to more studied antioxidants.

A gentle fermented fruit extract that offers antioxidant protection and mild exfoliation, suitable for most skin types.

Yuzu Flower Oil adds a fresh, citrusy scent to products, but its skin benefits are not well-studied and it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Yuzu Fruit Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich citrus ingredient that helps brighten and soothe skin without common citrus irritation.

Yuzu fruit juice offers antioxidant benefits and a refreshing feel, but its acidity may irritate sensitive skin.

Yuzu fruit oil adds a fresh citrus scent and antioxidant benefits, but its limonene content can be sensitizing for some skin types.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit powder that can help brighten skin and provide mild exfoliation when used in appropriate formulations.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich water from yuzu fruit that adds a refreshing feel and subtle brightening potential to skincare products.

Yuzu Peel Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a brighter, more even complexion.

A gentle fermented yuzu peel extract that offers mild exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, ideal for sensitive skin.

Yuzu peel powder offers gentle physical exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, but its fine particle size and citrus origin may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Yuzu Peel Water offers gentle antioxidant benefits and a refreshing feel, but its effects are mild and mostly due to its water-soluble components.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from yuzu seeds that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing light hydration.

Yuzu Seed Oil is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that helps moisturize and protect the skin without clogging pores.

Zanthoxylum Alatum Fruit Oil adds a natural, spicy scent to products but may irritate sensitive skin due to its essential oil nature.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits for skin.