Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on human skin is still limited.

Adipic acid is a mild pH adjuster that helps keep your skincare products stable and gentle on skin, but it doesn't provide active skincare benefits on its own.

A synthetic polymer that creates a flexible film on skin or hair, helping products last longer and resist water.

A synthetic polymer that helps products stay put longer, especially in water-resistant sunscreens and long-wear makeup.

A safe, synthetic polymer that helps skincare and makeup feel silky, control shine, and improve spreadability without clogging pores.

A synthetic polymer that helps products stay put and resist water, but offers no active skincare benefit.

A synthetic film-former that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put longer without feeling heavy.

A safe, synthetic film-former that helps products stay put and resist water without clogging pores.

A safe synthetic polymer that helps makeup and skincare products spread smoothly and last longer without clogging pores.

A synthetic polymer that helps makeup and skincare stay put longer without clogging pores.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put and resist water, but offers no active skincare benefit.

A safe, synthetic film-former that helps makeup and sunscreen last longer without clogging pores.

A safe, synthetic film-former that helps products resist water and last longer without clogging pores.

A futuristic ingredient derived from stem cells that may support skin repair, but the science is still early and products are often very expensive.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is very limited and it's not a well-studied ingredient.

A gentle, natural exfoliant from adzuki beans that helps smooth skin without harsh chemicals, but research on its benefits is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from adzuki bean seed coats that may help calm and protect the skin.

A fragrant essential oil with limited research on skincare benefits; best used in low concentrations due to potential irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich orchid ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a powerhouse ingredient.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited compared to more common botanical extracts.

A fragrant wood oil with limited research; best for those who enjoy natural scents but may irritate sensitive skin.

A fragrant leaf oil that adds a warm, spicy scent to products but has limited research on direct skin benefits and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

African basil extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still early.

African basil oil offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its essential oil nature.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps soften hair and skin without heavy greasiness.

A lightweight, non-greasy Amazonian oil that deeply moisturizes and helps calm irritation without clogging pores.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.

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

A gentle, seaweed-derived thickener that helps create smooth gel textures without irritating skin.

A gentle red seaweed extract that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, seaweed-derived thickener that gives gels a smooth texture without clogging pores or irritating skin.

A gentle seaweed extract that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still early.

A fragrant wood extract with antioxidant potential, but more research is needed to confirm its skincare benefits beyond scent.

A rare, luxurious fragrance oil with a distinctive woody scent, but limited research on skincare benefits and potential for skin irritation.

Agarwood Stem Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A biotech-derived antioxidant from Korean mint that may help calm and protect skin, though human studies are still limited.

A gentle, hydrating plant extract that helps soothe and moisturize skin, with antioxidant benefits.

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

Agave leaf extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help soothe and hydrate the skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

Agave leaf powder is a gentle, plant-based exfoliant and absorbent that can help mattify skin and lightly polish away dead cells without harshness.

Agave Rigida Extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps soothe and hydrate the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or irritated skin types.

Agave root juice is a gentle, natural humectant that helps hydrate and soothe the skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

Agave stem extract is a gentle, plant-based humectant that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research on its benefits is still limited.

A gentle, biotech-derived ingredient that may help calm skin and support a healthy microbiome, but research is still early.

A fragrant flower oil that adds a pleasant scent to products, with limited research on skin benefits.

Agonis Fragrans Oil adds a pleasant botanical scent to products, but its skincare benefits are not well-studied, and it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research in cosmetics is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skincare studies are limited.

Agrimony root extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich mushroom ferment that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, hydrating seaweed extract that helps soothe and moisturize the skin, but research on its benefits is still emerging.

A gentle red seaweed extract that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research on its benefits is still limited.

A plant extract with traditional astringent use, but limited modern research and potential for skin irritation.

A botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it may cause skin sensitivity in some people.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich seed extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

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