A nourishing, antioxidant-rich oil from blackcurrant buds that helps soften and protect the skin 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
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Need usage caution
A nourishing, antioxidant-rich oil from blackcurrant buds that helps soften and protect the skin without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived wax that helps lock in moisture and gives products a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant powder that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blackcurrant Fruit Water is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that hydrates and soothes skin, but its benefits are largely from natural fruit compounds rather than a single active.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical oil that adds a subtle herbal scent and skin-soothing benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, antioxidant-rich botanical water that can help soothe and refresh the skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blackcurrant Seed Oil is a gentle, nourishing oil rich in omega fatty acids and antioxidants, ideal for dry or sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, fragrant floral water that can add a touch of soothing refreshment to skincare, but its benefits are largely anecdotal and not backed by strong research.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with mild astringent and antioxidant benefits, best for normal to oily skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle seaweed extract that hydrates and soothes skin, but its benefits are mostly anecdotal and backed by limited clinical research.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, nutrient-packed seaweed oil that hydrates and protects skin without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bladderwrack powder is a gentle seaweed ingredient that can help soothe and condition the skin, but it is not a proven treatment for any skin condition.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fern extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blessed Thistle Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle orchid bulb extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical powder that can help calm skin and create a soft, smooth feel, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, hydrating orchid root water with traditional soothing properties, but limited modern research to back specific skincare claims.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Bloodroot extract may offer antimicrobial benefits for acne-prone skin, but it can be irritating and is not well-studied for cosmetic use.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A widely used synthetic blue dye that is generally safe in cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Blue Cohosh Root Extract offers antioxidant benefits but has limited safety data in cosmetics and may be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Blue Cypress Oil is a gentle, aromatic oil that may help calm and moisturize the skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's best used in well-formulated products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blue Flag Root Extract is a botanical ingredient that may help soothe and tighten skin, but it has limited research and a moderate irritation risk for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Blue lotus flower extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic oil that adds a touch of luxury to skincare, but its benefits are mostly anecdotal and backed by limited research.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm skin, but scientific evidence is limited and it is best used as part of a broader soothing formulation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic water that may help calm skin and provide mild antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm and protect skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, hydrating ingredient from fermented algae that may help soothe and moisturize the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still limited—think of it as a supportive ingredient rather than a star player.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's rarely used as a standalone active.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant stem cell extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
LACTOBACILLUS/LEUCONOSTOC/BLUEBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE
A fermented blueberry extract that may provide antioxidant protection and gentle enzymatic exfoliation, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Blueberry fruit extract is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blueberry fruit juice is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and adds a touch of natural nourishment.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Blueberry Fruit Water is a gentle, antioxidant-rich hydrator that adds a touch of skin-soothing benefits, but it's not a powerhouse ingredient on its own.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and helps protect skin from environmental stress without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle Amazonian plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging.
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 plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, best for sensitive or irritated skin, though clinical evidence is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical powder with traditional roots, offering soothing and antioxidant benefits, though modern research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant-rich extract from bog bilberries that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may not be a powerhouse ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still very limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural