Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Ravensara Aromatica Twig Oil adds a pleasant scent and may offer mild skin-soothing benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and is best used in low concentrations.

Ravensara leaf oil adds a pleasant scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and is best used in low concentrations.

A fragrant botanical extract with limited research; may offer soothing benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber used as a binder in powders and masks, but it offers no direct skin benefit and may raise environmental concerns.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but its skincare benefits are still being studied.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but human research is still limited.

A biotech peptide with antioxidant potential, but human research is still limited.

A biotech ingredient that forms a protective film on skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

A biotech-derived peptide that may help support skin firmness, but human research is still limited.

A lab-made silk protein that may help skin feel smoother and more hydrated, but human studies are limited.

A lab-made silk protein that may help hydrate and smooth skin, but human studies are limited.

A lab-made peptide from a marine microbe that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone, though human studies are limited.

A biotech antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV stress, but human skincare research is still limited.

Camphor leaf oil can provide a cooling sensation and mild antimicrobial benefits, but it is a potent essential oil that may irritate sensitive skin and should be used in low concentrations.

A common synthetic red dye in makeup, generally safe for most people but may cause irritation in sensitive skin or eyes.

A safe, widely used synthetic pigment that adds vibrant red color to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

A safe, widely used synthetic red pigment that adds vibrant color to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic red dye that is generally safe in cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic dye that adds vibrant red color to cosmetics, generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic colorant that adds vibrant red shades to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

CI 14815 is a synthetic red dye that adds vibrant color to cosmetics, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic red pigment that adds color to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

A common synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits; generally safe for most people but may cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic red pigment that is generally safe in cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic red pigment that adds vibrant color to makeup, generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A stable, vivid red pigment approved for cosmetic use in many regions, but with limited safety data compared to more common colorants.

A gentle, hydrating marine extract that may help soothe and protect the skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, multi-species red algae extract that helps hydrate and soothe skin while forming a light protective film.

A gentle, hydrating algae extract that helps skin retain moisture and may calm irritation.

A gentle, hydrating seaweed extract that helps soothe skin and support moisture retention without irritation.

A gentle, fermented red algae ingredient that supports skin hydration and calmness without irritation.

A gentle, algae-derived humectant that pulls moisture into the skin and may help calm irritation.

A gentle, ocean-derived powder that helps hydrate and calm the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-based protein that helps form a light film on skin to lock in moisture and improve texture.

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

Red Clover Juice is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

Red Clover Leaf Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress.

A lab-grown red clover extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but human studies are still limited.

A mild, plant-based water that provides light hydration and soothing benefits, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a brighter, more even complexion.

Red Currant Fruit Water is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that adds a touch of hydration and skin-soothing benefits, but its effects are mild and best as part of a broader formula.

A gentle, plant-derived humectant that helps hydrate and calm the skin, though research on its benefits is still emerging.

A safe, natural mineral pigment that gives red and pink hues to makeup without common irritation.

An exotic biotech ingredient with very limited human research; its benefits are largely theoretical and based on animal cell studies.

A novel biotech ingredient from bird stem cells that may support skin repair, but human research is very limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, natural exfoliant with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract from red pepper cells that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A fermented red pepper extract that may provide antioxidant support, but research is limited and it may not suit very sensitive skin.

A plant extract that can boost circulation and provide antioxidants, but may cause stinging or irritation for sensitive skin.

A natural fruit juice with antioxidant potential, but may cause irritation for sensitive skin due to natural capsaicin traces.

A gentle plant stem cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

Red Petrolatum is a tinted occlusive that locks in moisture and adds a pop of color, but may clog pores for some skin types.