Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

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

Sericoside is a gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and support a youthful appearance, but research is still early.

A gentle, aromatic floral water that offers mild soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research on its specific skincare effects is still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived water that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still early.

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

A synthetic peptide that aims to calm skin reactivity and reduce the look of redness, but clinical evidence is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based powder that may help calm irritation and support skin hydration, though human studies are limited.

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

Silkworm frass is a novel, natural ingredient with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may not be widely available.

Slippery elm bark extract is a gentle, mucilage-rich botanical that forms a protective film on the skin, helping to soothe irritation and lock in moisture.

Smilo Grass Extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, vitamin B5 derivative that helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic ingredient that helps calm skin sensitivity and reduce visible redness.

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

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

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and support hydration, though scientific evidence is still emerging.

A gentle plant extract with early evidence of soothing and antioxidant benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in skincare.

A gentle, natural extract from sphagnum moss that may help calm irritated skin and provide light hydration, but research is still early.

A mild, plant-based water that may help calm and hydrate skin, but research is limited.

A gentle, synthetic ingredient that mimics natural bile acids to calm redness and support a healthy skin barrier.

A gentle, oil-friendly licorice derivative that helps calm redness and soothe sensitive skin without irritation.

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

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and provide a light protective film, though research is still emerging.

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

A gentle, biotech-derived ferment that may help calm and condition the skin, though research is still emerging.

A biotech ferment extract with early research suggesting soothing benefits, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, biotech-derived ingredient that may help calm and support the skin barrier, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, biotech-derived ferment that may help calm irritation and support a balanced skin microbiome, though human research is still limited.

A bacterial extract with promising anti-inflammatory potential, but research is still early and mostly lab-based.

Strontium acetate can help calm reactive skin by temporarily blocking nerve signals that cause stinging or burning, but it is not a treatment for underlying skin conditions.

Strontium chloride is a gentle mineral salt that helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness, making it a solid choice for sensitive skin formulas.

Strontium chloride hexahydrate is a mineral salt that can help calm reactive skin by temporarily reducing the sensation of stinging, itching, or flushing.

Strontium hydroxide can help calm irritated skin by temporarily blocking nerve signals, but it is not a moisturizer or treatment for underlying skin conditions.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract that helps soothe and moisturize skin, but its benefits are best supported by traditional use rather than extensive clinical studies.

A gentle botanical extract with soothing potential, but limited clinical evidence for specific skincare benefits.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is mostly lab-based.

A natural balsam extract with soothing potential, but its fragrance components may irritate sensitive skin.

A gentle, plant-based extract that helps calm irritation and provides antioxidant protection, but more human studies are needed to confirm its benefits.

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research on its topical benefits is still limited.

Tea tree leaf extract is a natural antimicrobial ingredient often used to help manage acne and soothe minor skin irritations, but it can be irritating at high concentrations.

A gentle, biotech-derived ingredient from marine bacteria that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, though research is still early.

Teprenone is a synthetic ingredient that may help calm skin and support the skin barrier, but research in cosmetics is still emerging.

Tetrahydropalmatine HCl is a plant alkaloid that may help calm skin, but research in cosmetics is still emerging.

A gentle, biotech ingredient from heat-loving bacteria that may help calm irritation and support the skin barrier.

A gentle amino-acid derivative that may help reduce visible skin reactivity and support a more even tone, though human data is still limited.

A gentle yeast extract that may help calm and condition the skin, but research is still emerging.

Tounin Ekisu is a gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide light hydration, but research is limited.

Tripeptide-36 is a lab-made peptide designed to help calm skin and reduce the look of redness and sensitivity.

A gentle, licorice-derived ingredient that helps calm redness and irritation without clogging pores.

A gentle, licorice-derived salt that calms redness and irritation without the side effects of pure licorice extract.

Tulipalin A is a plant-derived compound with early research suggesting anti-inflammatory benefits, but its use in skincare is still emerging and requires caution due to potential irritation.

A gentle, aromatic plant oil with antioxidant potential, best for calming sensitive skin.

A gentle botanical extract from the Brazilian candeia tree that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still limited.

A gentle, fragrant oil from the Candeia tree that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is still limited.

A synthetic ingredient that may help calm redness and even skin tone, but research is still early.

A fermented plant extract that may help calm the skin and support a healthy microbiome, though human research is still limited.

A gentle, biotech-derived marine ferment that may help calm skin and support barrier function, though research is still emerging.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A gentle blend of vitamin B12 and yeast peptides that may help calm and condition the skin, though research is still emerging.

A mild, water-based mint extract that adds a refreshing feel and subtle scent to products, but with limited research on specific skincare benefits.