Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Bacopa Monniera Oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that may help calm stressed skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

Bakumondou extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps calm irritation and support skin hydration, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

Balloon vine extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

A natural tree resin with potential soothing benefits, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help soothe and hydrate skin, but research is still emerging.

Bamboo Shoot Extract is a gentle, silica-rich ingredient that helps soothe and hydrate skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or irritated complexions.

A gentle, fermented ingredient that helps soothe and hydrate the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or irritated skin types.

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

A gentle, plant-based ferment that may help calm irritation and support skin barrier function, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-based powder with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may not be a standout ingredient.

Beta-Caryophyllene is a plant-derived compound that helps calm skin and fight oxidative stress, making it a gentle addition to soothing formulations.

A gentle, semi-synthetic humectant that helps hydrate and calm the skin, with improved stability over plain beta-glucan.

Beta-sitosterol is a gentle plant sterol that helps calm irritation and supports a healthy skin barrier.

A fermented probiotic-soy blend that may help calm skin and support a healthy skin barrier, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, synthetic ingredient that helps calm redness and support a healthy skin barrier, making it a good choice for sensitive or reactive skin.

Bisabolol is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps calm redness and irritation, making it a great choice for sensitive or reactive skin.

A gentle, plant-based sap that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still early.

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.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

Blue Cypress Oil is a gentle, aromatic oil that may help calm and moisturize the skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, best for sensitive or irritated skin, though clinical evidence is still limited.

Borneol offers a cooling, soothing feel and mild antimicrobial benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

Bornyl Isovalerate is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness, making it a promising addition to sensitive-skin formulations.

A gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps calm redness and protect skin from environmental stress.

A mild, water-based form of frankincense that may help calm redness and support a balanced complexion.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps calm and hydrate the skin, with traditional use for minor skin irritations.

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

A gentle, plant-derived water that helps calm irritated skin and provides light hydration without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived sap that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still early.

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

A synthetic cooling agent that provides a gentle, menthol-like sensation without strong odor or irritation, often used to soothe and refresh the skin.

A synthetic molecule that may help calm skin and support collagen, but research is still early.

A plant-derived compound with promising anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, but research in topical cosmetics is still emerging.

A gentle, vitamin B5-related ingredient that helps calm irritation and support the skin's natural barrier without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research on the callus form is still emerging.

A gentle fermented calendula extract that may help calm and protect sensitive skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-derived oil that helps calm irritated skin and supports moisture retention without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

A fermented camellia seed oil extract that may offer soothing and conditioning benefits, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, hydrating floral water that soothes skin and adds a light, natural fragrance—great for sensitive or dry skin types.

Camphor offers a cooling, soothing sensation and mild anti-itch benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin and should be used in low concentrations.

A gentle root extract from the camphor tree that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

Camphor bark extract offers a cooling, soothing effect and mild antimicrobial benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin and is best used in low concentrations.

Camphor extract offers a cooling, soothing sensation but can be irritating for sensitive skin, especially at higher concentrations.

Camphor gum extract offers a cooling, soothing sensation but can be irritating for sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

Camphor wood extract can provide a cooling sensation and mild antimicrobial benefits, but it may irritate sensitive skin and is best used in low concentrations.

A gentle, plant-based extract that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, often used in natural and sensitive-skin formulations.

A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm and hydrate the skin, but research is limited.

CBD is a trendy hemp-derived ingredient that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, hydrating extract from the Cape aloe plant that helps calm and moisturize skin with antioxidant support.

Cape chamomile oil is a gentle, aromatic oil that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant benefits, but it is primarily used for its pleasant scent and soothing reputation.

A gentle, lab-made ingredient that helps calm reactive skin by mimicking natural soothing signals in the body.

A gentle plant-root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in clinical studies.

A gentle botanical compound that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.

Cassumunar Ginger Root Oil is a gentle, aromatic oil with soothing and antioxidant potential, best suited for calming irritated or sensitive skin.

A lab-grown version of the classic soothing ingredient, offering reliable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits with minimal irritation risk.

A lab-grown version of the popular centella asiatica (cica) that delivers soothing and skin-repairing benefits with high purity and consistency.