Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A potent antioxidant from microalgae that helps defend skin from pollution and UV damage while supporting a radiant look.

A novel fungal extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

A synthetic film-former that helps makeup last longer and resist water, but offers no active skincare benefit.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help soothe skin and provide a subtle brightening effect, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin, but research is limited to traditional use and lab studies.

Dwarf nettle extract is a gentle botanical ingredient that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still limited.

Dwarf nettle leaf extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.

Dwarf pine oil adds a fresh, woodsy scent and may help clarify oily or congested skin, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin types.

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

A fragrant essential oil from dwarf pine that adds a fresh, woodsy scent to products, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin if used at high levels.

A gentle, plant-based extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early.

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

Dyphylline is a synthetic compound related to caffeine that may temporarily tighten skin and improve microcirculation, but its cosmetic evidence is limited and it carries a higher irritation risk than gentler alternatives.

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

A biotech ferment that may help calm and condition skin, but research is still early and it's not a must-have ingredient.

A biotech ferment that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.

Earthworm conditioned soil is a novel natural ingredient with potential skin-soothing and mineral-rich properties, but scientific evidence is limited.

A gentle, nature-derived extract that may help soothe and condition skin, but scientific evidence is still limited.

A fragrant wood extract with mild antioxidant potential, best suited for those who enjoy natural, woody scents and have no sensitivity to essential oils.

Ebony bark extract is a gentle antioxidant-rich botanical that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still limited.

A lab-grown echinacea extract that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits without harvesting wild plants.

A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress without the variability of whole-plant extracts.

Echinacea extract offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its effectiveness in skincare is supported by limited direct human studies.

A mild, plant-derived water that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research on topical benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but its benefits are not as well-studied as some other plant extracts.

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

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

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research on topical benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical juice that may help calm irritation and support skin barrier function, but more human studies are needed.

A lab-grown Echinacea extract that offers antioxidant protection and soothing benefits without harvesting wild plants.

Echinacin is a gentle plant extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research is limited compared to more studied ingredients.

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

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

A lightweight, omega-rich oil that hydrates and supports skin barrier health without clogging pores.

A gentle root extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is limited and it's not a powerhouse ingredient.

A brown seaweed extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A gentle seaweed powder that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich seaweed extract that helps soothe and protect skin from environmental stress.

A nutrient-rich brown seaweed powder that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.

A gentle brown seaweed extract that helps calm irritation and defend against environmental stress, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.

Eclipta Prostrata Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing properties, but its benefits in skincare are supported mostly by traditional use and limited modern research.

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical oil that may help soothe the scalp and support healthy-looking hair, but more human studies are needed to confirm its benefits.

A gentle botanical powder with antioxidant and soothing potential, best known in traditional hair care but with limited modern clinical evidence.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, best known from Ayurvedic tradition and emerging research.

A gentle plant wax that helps soften and protect skin, but scientific research on its specific benefits is still limited.

Ectoin is a gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that hydrates, soothes, and shields the skin from environmental stress—great for sensitive or reactive skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient from edelweiss plant cells that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a calmer complexion.

A gentle antioxidant from edelweiss plant cells that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.

Edelweiss extract is a gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

Edelweiss extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps defend skin against pollution and UV damage without irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical water that soothes and protects sensitive skin without irritation.

Edelweiss water is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps calm and protect sensitive skin without irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from edelweiss plant cells that helps defend skin against environmental damage and supports a more resilient complexion.

A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant from edelweiss that helps protect skin from environmental stress without irritation.

Edelweiss root extract is a gentle antioxidant that helps defend skin against pollution and UV damage, but its benefits are best supported by lab studies rather than large human trials.