A gentle, lab-grown alpine plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Beauty ingredient research
Browse the review database to understand what an ingredient is, what it does in a beauty formula, when it is useful, and when it deserves caution across skincare, haircare, bodycare, makeup, and more.
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Reviewed ingredients
524
Low-concern standouts
2884
Need usage caution
A gentle, lab-grown alpine plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A novel, antioxidant-rich ingredient with limited human research; may offer skin-soothing benefits but is not a proven anti-aging powerhouse.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, protein-rich extract that helps hydrate and temporarily smooth the skin's surface, but research on its benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help soothe and protect skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mother of Pearl adds a soft, natural shimmer to makeup and may offer mild skin-conditioning benefits, but its effects are primarily cosmetic.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, natural ingredient that may add a subtle glow and skin conditioning benefits, but scientific evidence is limited and mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is limited compared to more established plant extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract blend that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich Amazonian plant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A synthetic peptide with limited human research; its benefits are largely theoretical and based on animal studies.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, biomimetic polymer that hydrates and soothes by forming a protective layer similar to your skin's natural barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle microalgae extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support hydration, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, biotech-derived emollient that helps soften and smooth skin with a low risk of irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle fungal extract that helps hydrate and condition skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited—think of it as a supportive, not star, ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mudstone powder is a natural, gentle physical exfoliant that helps remove dead skin and absorb excess oil without harsh chemicals.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mugo Pine Leaf Oil adds a fresh pine scent to products but may irritate sensitive skin; it's best used in low concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mugo pine twig oil adds a fresh, woodsy scent to products but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its essential oil nature.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though more human studies are needed.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fermented mugwort ingredient that may calm irritation and support a healthy skin barrier, though more human studies are needed.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical water that helps calm irritation and supports a balanced skin barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mugwort powder is a gentle botanical ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even skin tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mulberry leaf extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that can help soothe skin and support a more even complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, fermented botanical ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm skin and provide mild exfoliation, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering mild soothing benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Mullein extract is a gentle botanical with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, best for calming sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle emollient blend that helps soften and smooth skin without heavy greasiness.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Chelating Agent
DISODIUM GLUCARATE/GLUCONATE/GLUCURONATE/GLYCOLATE/KETOGLUCONATE/OXALATE/TARTRATE/TARTRONATE
A gentle chelating agent blend that helps stabilize formulas and improve preservative efficacy without common irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Antioxidant
DUNALIELLA SALINA/ISOCHRYSIS GALBANA/NANNOCHLOROPSIS GADITANA/PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM/TETRASELMIS CHUII EXTRACT
A nourishing blend of microalgae that provides antioxidant protection and skin conditioning, generally safe for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Skin conditioning agent
LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/RHODOPSEUDOMONAS/MOLASSES/CALCIUM CARBONATE/YEAST EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, fermented ingredient complex that feeds good bacteria on your skin and helps strengthen the moisture barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Humectant
Bacillus/Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Colloidal Gold/Hyaluronic Acid/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate
A fermented blend that may support skin hydration and barrier function, but research on its unique gold and multi-strain combination is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Skin conditioning agent
BIFIDA/ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM/LACTOBACILLUS/STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS/SOYMILK/NONFAT MILK FERMENT CURD
A gentle, fermented milk complex that may help soothe and hydrate skin while supporting a healthy microbiome.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Soothing Agent
KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/LEUCONOSTOC/SACCHAROMYCES/HYDROLYZED HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, fermented botanical extract that may help soothe and hydrate skin, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Skin conditioning agent
SACCHAROMYCES/RHODOBACTER/LACTOBACILLUS/LEUCONOSTOC/STREPTOMYCES GRISEUS/ASPERGILLUS/BACILLUS FERMENT FILTRATE
A multi-strain fermented ingredient that may help balance skin microbiome and improve hydration, but research is mostly on individual strains rather than this exact blend.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Humectant
KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/LEUCONOSTOC/SACCHAROMYCES/HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, fermented multi-strain ingredient that hydrates and supports the skin barrier without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Humectant
KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/LEUCONOSTOC/SACCHAROMYCES/HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN FERMENT FILTRATE
A fermented probiotic-wheat complex that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but those with gluten sensitivity should be cautious.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
ADONIS AMURENSIS/AKEBIA QUINATA/ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN/ALTHAEA ROSEA/ANGELICA ACUTILOBA/ANGELICA ANOMALA/AQUILEGIA BUERGERIANA/ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS/ASTER CILIOSUS/ASTER SCABER/BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS/BROUSSONETIA KAZINOKI/CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS/CAMELLIA JAPONICA/CAMELLIA SINENSIS/CAMPSIS GRANDIFLORA/CARAGANA SINICA/CARTHAMUSTINCTORIUS/CASSIA OBTUSIFOLIA/CELOSIA CRISTATA/CERCIS CHINENSIS/CHAENOMELES SINENSIS/CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM/CHRYSANTHEMUM ZAWADSKII/CLEMATIS TERNIFLORA/COMMELINA COMMUNIS/CORNUS KOUSA/CORNUS OFFICINALIS/CORYDALIS INCISA/CORYDALIS TURTSCHANINOVII/CUCURBITA MOSCHATE/DENDROBIUM NOBILE/DIANTHUS CHINENSIS/ELSHOLTZIA SPLENDENS/EUPATORIUM LINDLEYANUM/FORSYTHIA KOREANA/FRITILLARIA USSURIENSIS/GARDENIA JASMINOIDES/GINKGO BILOBA/HELIANTHUS ANNUUS/HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS/HEMEROCALLIS FULVA/HIBISCUS MUTABILIS/HIBISCUS SYRIACUS/HOSTA PLANTAGINAE/HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA/IMPATIENS BALSAMINA/IPOMEA HEDERACEA/IRIS PALLASII/IRIS PSEUDACORUS/KERRIA JAPONICA/LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA/LEONURUS SIBIRICUS/LESPEDEZA BICOLOR/LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM/LINDERA OBTUSILOBA/LIRIOPES MUSCARI/LONICERA JAPONICA/LYCORIS RADIATA/MAGNOLIA KOBUS/MAGNOLIA LILIFLORA/MALUS SIEBOLDII/NARCISSUS TAZETTA/NELUMBO NUCIFERA/OENOTHERA BIENNIS/PAEONIA LACTIFLORA/PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA/PAPAVER RHOEAS/PATRINIASCABIOSIFOLIA/PAULOWNIA COREANA/PERSICARIA THUNBERGII/PETASITES JAPONICUS/PHYTOLACCA ESCULENTA/PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS/POLYGONUM ODORATUM/PONICIRUS TRIFOLIATA/PRUNUS ARMENIACA/PRUNUS MUME/PRUNUS PERSICA/PRUNUS SERRULATA/PRUNUS TOMENTOSA/PUERARIA LOBATA/RHODODENDRON MUCRONULATUM/ROBINIA PSEUDACACIA/ROSA MULTIFLORA/ROSA RUGOSA/SASA BOREALIS/SOPHORA JAPONICA/SPIRAEA PRUNIFOLIA/STYRAX JAPONICA/SYRINGA VULGARIS/TARAXACUM PLATYCARPUM/TULIPA EDULIS/VIOLA MANDSCHURICA/WEIGELA SUBSESSILIS/WISTERIA SINENSIS/ZANTHOXYLUM SCHINIFOLIUM/ZEA MAYS/ZINGIBER MIOGA/ZINNIA ELEGANS FLOWER EXTRACT
A massive blend of flower extracts that may offer antioxidant benefits, but its complexity makes it hard to predict individual skin reactions.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
BORAGO OFFICINALIS/LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA/HYACINTHUS ORIENTALIS/SALVIA SCLAREA/(CENTAUREA CYANUS/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA) FLOWER/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA LEAF WATER
A gentle floral water blend that soothes and refreshes skin with a light natural scent, but benefits are mild and vary by flower.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Acetobacter/Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Zygosaccharomyces/Citrus Unshiu Fruit/Citrus Japonica Fruit/Citrus Junos Fruit/Apple Fruit/Banana Fruit/Papaya Fruit/Pyrus Serotina Fruit/Diospyros Kaki Fruit/Watermelon Fruit/Peach Fruit/Prunus Mume Fruit/Fig Fruit/Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit/Eriobotrya Japonica Fruit/Apricot Fruit/Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit/Cucurbita Maxima Fruit/Castanea Crenata Fruit/Vitis Coignetiae Fruit/Raspberry Fruit/Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit/Lycium Chinense Fruit/Glycine Max Seed/Phaseolus Angularis Seed/Canavalia Ensiformis Seed/Rice Seed/Hordeum Vulgare Seed/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Echinochloa Crus-Galli Seed/Setaria Italica Seed/Millet Seed/Hemerocallis Fulva Flower/Cabbage Leaf/Stem/Morus Bombycis Leaf/Perilla Frutescens Leaf/Ipomoea Batatas Root/Colocasia Antiquorum Tuber/Dioscorea Batatas Rhizome/Iridea Laminarioides/Laminaria Japonica/Nemacystus Decipiens/Undaria Pinnatifida/Radish Root/Turnip Root/Carrot Root/Arctium Lappa Root/Nelumbo Nucifera Rhizome/Onion Bulb/Lilium Auratum Bulb/Licorice Root/Sagittaria Trifolia Root/Sesame Seed/Ginkgo Biloba Seed/Juglans Subcordiformis Fruit/Panax Ginseng Seed/Actinidia Polygama Fruit/Hydnum Erinaceum Fruiting Body/Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body/Prunus Salicina Fruit/Akebia Quinata Fruit/Crataegus Cuneata Fruit/Cornus Officinalis Fruit/Nephelium Longana Fruit/Houttuynia Cordata/Artemisia Princeps/Sasa Veitchii Leaf/Glechoma Hederacea/Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Equisetum Arvense/Cassia Obtusifolia Seed/Taraxacum Officinale/Isodon Japonicus/Safflower Flower/Plantago Asiatica/Smallanthus Sonchifolius Root/Garlic Bulb/Ginger Rhizome/Beet Rhizome/Polygonum Odoratum Rhizome/Turmeric Rhizome/Acanthopanax Sieboldianus Root/Pinus Koraiensis Seed/Lentinus Edodes Fruiting Body/Auricularia Auricula/Vitis Labrusca Fruit/Helianthus Tuberosus Tuber Ferment Extract
A rich, fermented blend of many plant ingredients that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its complexity makes it hard to pinpoint exact effects.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/GLUCOSE/CABBAGE LEAF/LETTUCE LEAF/GARLIC LEAF/PERILLA FRUTESCENS LEAF/BRASSICA RAPA CHINENSIS/BRASSICA RAPA PERUVIRIDIS/CARROT ROOT/GINGER ROOT/CUCUMBER FRUIT/MELON FRUIT/WATERMELON FRUIT/CAPSICUM ANNUUM FRUIT/CITRUS HASSAKU FRUIT/CITRUS JUNOS FRUIT/LEMON FRUIT/CAULIFLOWER/PEACH FRUIT/CITRUS SALICINA FRUIT/SWEET CHERRY FRUIT/FIG FRUIT/LENTINUS EDODES/ASPARAGUS STEM/ BRASSICA RAPA PEKINENSIS LEAF/CHRYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM/CRYPTOTAENIA JAPONICA/BRUSSELS SPROUTS/CELERY/RAPHANUS SATIVUS SPROUT/TURNIP ROOT/ RADISH/TOMATO FRUIT/PINEAPPLE FRUIT/HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS FRUIT/CITRUS UNSHIU FRUIT/TANGERINE FRUIT/CITRUS NATSUDAIDAI FRUIT/BROCCOLI FLOWER/APPLE FRUIT/PEAR FRUIT/GRAPE FRUIT/ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA FRUIT/HYPSIZIGUS MARMOREUS/FLAMMULINA VELUTIPES/STRAWBERRY FRUIT/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA/LAMINARIA JAPONICA FERMENT FILTRATE
A rich, fermented cocktail of plant extracts that may support skin barrier health and provide antioxidant benefits, though individual ingredient concentrations are unknown.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
Zygosaccharomyces/Apple Fruit/Papaya Fruit/Pineapple Fruit/Acerola Fruit/Averrhoa Carambola Fruit/Musa Acuminata Fruit/Carrot Root/Radish Root/Tomato Fruit/Cucumber Fruit/Spinach Leaf/Perilla Frutescens Leaf/Aloe Arborescens Leaf/Laminaria Digitata Ferment Extract Filtrate
A gentle, antioxidant-rich ferment that lightly exfoliates and nourishes, but its complex sourcing makes it hard to standardize.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Exfoliant
HANSENULA/KLOECKERA/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/LEUCONOSTOC/PEDIOCOCCUS/SACCHAROMYCES/FIG/LEMON FERMENT
A gentle, fermented blend that helps exfoliate and nourish skin without harsh chemicals.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Exfoliant
SACCHAROMYCES/CUCUMIS MELO FRUIT/FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS FRUIT/VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT/AKEBIA QUINATA FRUIT/PYRUS MALUS FRUIT/FICUS CARICA FRUIT/MUSA PARADISIACA FRUIT/SUCROSE FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle fermented fruit blend that lightly exfoliates and provides antioxidant benefits, ideal for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived amino acid blend that helps hydrate and support the skin barrier without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
CENTELLA ASIATICA/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER/(CAMELLIA SINENSIS/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS /ZEA MAYS LEAF)/(GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA/POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM/SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT) EXTRACT
A soothing, antioxidant-rich botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but individual extract concentrations are unknown.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit/Sophora Flavescens Root/Duchesnea Chrysantha/Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root/Houttuynia Cordata/Perilla Frutescens Leaf/Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is limited and mostly based on individual plant studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
Althaea Officinalis Root/Anthemis Nobilis Flower/Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/Houttuynia Cordata/Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
A gentle, multi-herb blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but individual herb concentrations are unknown.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
MORUS ALBA BARK/PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF/(ANGELICA GIGAS/CNIDIUM OFFICINALE/LICORICE/SOPHORA FLAVESCENS ROOT)/ACORUS GRAMINEUS STEM EXTRACT
A multi-herb extract blend with antioxidant potential, but limited direct research on this specific combination.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Skin Conditioning
LACTOBACILLUS/RHODOPSEUDOMONAS/SACCHAROMYCES/MOLASSES/LAVENDER/THYMUS SERPYLLUM/CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS/PEPPERMINT/MELISSA OFFICINALIS/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER/BERGAMOT LEAF/SPEARMINT/ROSEMARY FERMENT FILTRATE
A gentle, fermented botanical blend that may help soothe and condition the skin, though individual herb effects vary and research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Antioxidant
GERMINATED CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED/PLANTAGO ASIATICA SEED/NELUMBO NUCIFERA SEED/PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIA SEED/ALLIUM TUBEROSUM SEED/BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED/ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT/ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS ROOT/PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS ROOT/POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM/ANGELICA GIGAS/VELVET/PORIA COCOS/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT/PANAX GINSENG ROOT/EUCOMMIA ULMOIDES BARK/TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT/POLYGALA TENUIFOLIA ROOT/DENDROBIUM NOBILE/ACHYRANTHES JAPONICA/EPIMEDIUM KOREANUM/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT/CORNUS OFFICINALIS FRUIT/RUBUS COREANUS FRUIT/MORINDA CITRIFOLIA/ALPINIA OXYPHYLLA SEED EXTRACT
A rich botanical blend with antioxidant potential, but individual ingredient concentrations are unknown and clinical data on the mixture is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural