A gentle, plant-derived extract that helps calm skin and support the moisture barrier, but research on its benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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Need usage caution
A gentle, plant-derived extract that helps calm skin and support the moisture barrier, but research on its benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help calm irritation and support the skin barrier, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Wheat grain extract is a gentle, natural ingredient that helps soothe and hydrate skin, but those with gluten sensitivity should check labels.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Wheat Seed Extract is a gentle, natural ingredient that helps calm and hydrate the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or irritated skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fermented wheat seed extract that helps soothe and hydrate the skin, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Wheat Straw Water is a gentle, plant-derived water that may help soothe and hydrate the skin, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
White Birch Oil offers soothing and clarifying benefits but may cause irritation in sensitive skin due to its essential oil nature.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
White Mugwort Herb Oil offers soothing and antimicrobial benefits but may irritate sensitive skin due to its essential oil nature.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but limited modern research on its cosmetic benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Wild turmeric root oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich essential oil that helps calm skin and add a warm, earthy scent to products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Willowherb leaf extract is a gentle botanical that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection, making it a good choice for sensitive or reactive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin, but research is limited and it's often used for its mild scent.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based oil with traditional roots in soothing skin, but modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yarrow flower water is a mild, soothing botanical water that may help calm irritated skin and provide gentle astringent benefits, but research on its cosmetic efficacy is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yarrow juice is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection, making it a good choice for sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
Saccharomyces/Hydrolyzed Stachys Affinis Tuber Ferment Extract
A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help calm irritation and support skin hydration, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract with soothing potential, but research is limited and it may not be a standout ingredient for most routines.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A soothing, antioxidant-rich fermented mugwort extract that helps calm irritated skin and support a healthy skin barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic water from cherry blossoms that may help soothe skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, antioxidant-rich botanical water that hydrates and soothes, but with limited independent research on its specific benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Yucca extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that can help soothe skin and support mild cleansing, but it is not a powerhouse active.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm irritation and lightly cleanse without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
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.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
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.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
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.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A zinc-ATP complex that may help calm irritation and support skin barrier function, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that combines the benefits of zinc and azelaic acid to calm skin and reduce shine.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, zinc-based omega-3 derivative that may help calm irritation and support the skin barrier, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Zinc gluconate is a well-tolerated form of zinc that helps calm irritation and balance oil production without drying out the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, dual-action ingredient that combines licorice root's anti-inflammatory power with zinc's protective benefits to calm redness and support skin recovery.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle zinc compound that may help calm irritation and balance oil production, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle zinc-based ingredient that may help calm irritation and support the skin barrier, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle zinc derivative that helps calm redness and reduce shine without drying out the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, multitasking ingredient that combines vitamin B6 and zinc to help calm skin and balance oil production.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic