Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Palmitic acid is a gentle fatty acid that softens skin and helps products feel creamy, but it may clog pores for some people.

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

A mild, fatty-acid-based conditioner that helps hair feel soft and smooth without weighing it down.

A gentle omega-7 fatty acid that helps support the skin barrier and improve moisture retention without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic amino acid derivative that helps support the skin barrier and improve moisture retention without irritation.

A gentle peptide that signals skin to support collagen, helping improve firmness and smooth fine lines over time.

Palmitoyl Carnitine is a gentle, fatty-acid-linked amino acid that may help soothe skin and support a healthy moisture barrier, though research is still early.

A peptide that helps protect collagen from sugar damage and supports firmer, more resilient skin over time.

A gentle, semi-synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A promising antioxidant ingredient that pairs coffee's polyphenols with a fatty acid for better skin penetration, though research is still limited.

A gentle, fatty-acid-linked collagen peptide that may help improve skin firmness and hydration with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, but results are gradual and vary by person.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping soften fine lines over time with minimal irritation.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce the look of fine lines and improve skin firmness with regular use.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide complex that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines, with low irritation potential.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines and support firmer-looking skin with consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping soften fine lines over time with a low risk of irritation.

A synthetic peptide that helps support collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines with low irritation risk.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and reduce flyaways without heavy buildup.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Palmitoyl Glycine is a mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, peptide-inspired ingredient that helps improve skin firmness and smoothness without irritation.

A gentle, barrier-friendly ingredient that combines fatty acids with plant amino acids to help skin feel smooth and hydrated.

A stabilized antioxidant ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a more even-looking complexion.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help support skin firmness and protect against environmental stress.

A stabilized, oil-friendly version of green tea extract that brings antioxidant and soothing power to formulas without the instability of plain green tea.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines and improve skin firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A synthetic peptide that mimics natural skin signals to help firm and smooth wrinkles with a low risk of irritation.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften the look of expression lines and support firmer-looking skin over time.

A synthetic peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A lab-made peptide that signals skin to appear firmer and smoother, with low irritation potential.

A well-studied peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping soften fine lines over time.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines and improve skin firmness, but results are subtle and require consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that may help smooth wrinkles and improve skin firmness, with good tolerability for most skin types.

A well-studied peptide that helps reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness with minimal irritation.

A well-studied peptide that may help soften expression lines and improve skin firmness with consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide designed to support collagen and improve skin firmness with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A synthetic peptide that may help smooth wrinkles and improve skin firmness with a low risk of irritation.

A lipid-modified hyaluronic acid that may cling to skin longer than standard hyaluronic acid, offering targeted hydration.

A modified collagen peptide that may help support skin firmness and hydration with low irritation risk.

A gentle protein derivative that helps strengthen hair and lightly moisturize skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps hair and skin feel smooth and soft, with low irritation risk.

A gentle film-forming ingredient that helps products spread smoothly and feel lightweight on skin.

A gentle, starch-derived conditioning polymer that helps smooth hair and reduce static without heavy buildup.

A gentle, plant-based emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without common irritation concerns.

A gentle, synthetic peptide-like ingredient that helps calm skin reactivity and support a more even-looking complexion.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps strengthen hair and soften skin by delivering keratin amino acids with a fatty acid anchor.

A synthetic peptide-like ingredient that helps strengthen the skin barrier and reduce the look of fine lines with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin firmness and reduce fine lines, with low irritation potential.

A gentle, lipid-enriched mare milk derivative that may help moisturize and condition skin, but research is limited.

A gentle, melatonin-inspired ingredient that may help calm skin and support overnight repair, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-based conditioning ingredient that helps soften and smooth skin without irritation.

A gentle, amino-acid-based ingredient that helps condition skin and stabilize formulas without common irritation.

A synthetic peptide that mimics natural signals to encourage firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.

A mild, oat-derived conditioning ingredient that leaves skin and hair feeling soft without heavy buildup.