Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

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

A gentle, safflower-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser that gently removes dirt without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, protein-based cleansing agent that cleans without stripping and leaves skin feeling soft.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help brighten skin and fight free radical damage, but its high cost and limited clinical data mean it's often used more for marketing than proven results.

A gentle, lab-grown saffron extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though research is still early.

A gentle plant stem cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a more even tone.

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

Sage extract offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its astringent properties may be drying for some skin types.

A mild, aromatic water that can soothe skin and provide antioxidant benefits, but is not a powerhouse active ingredient.

Sage juice is a gentle, antioxidant-rich water extract that can help soothe and protect skin, but it is not a powerhouse active and may cause sensitivity in rare cases.

Sage leaf extract offers antioxidant protection and mild soothing benefits, but its astringent properties may be drying for some skin types.

Sage Leaf Water offers gentle astringency and antioxidant benefits, making it a nice addition to toners and mists for normal to oily skin, but it's not a powerhouse active.

Sage root extract is a gentle antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still early.

Sagebrush extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still emerging.

A fragrant botanical oil with traditional uses, but limited modern research on its specific skincare benefits and a moderate risk of skin irritation.

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

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

A plant-based powder that may offer gentle exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, but its use in skincare is still emerging and requires caution due to potential irritation.

A gentle, plant-based extract that adds hydration and antioxidant protection, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle, hydrating microalgae extract with antioxidant potential, best for soothing and moisturizing sensitive skin.

Saisin Ekisu is a gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is limited.

A gentle, aromatic plant water that may offer mild soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A fragrant essential oil from fir needles that adds a forest-like scent to products, but may irritate sensitive skin due to its aromatic compounds.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit juice from a wild raspberry that may help soothe and protect skin, but research is limited.

A mild, fragrant flower extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.

A gentle, natural exfoliant from cherry blossoms that can help smooth skin without harsh abrasion, but its benefits beyond texture are not well-studied.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich root extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.

A gentle botanical powder with antioxidant potential, but research in skincare is limited and mostly based on traditional use.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich wood extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research in cosmetics is still limited.

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

Salcolin is a plant antioxidant with some soothing potential, but research is still early and it's not widely used in mainstream skincare.

A gentle, plant-derived exfoliant that may help smooth skin and calm minor irritation, but it is less potent than salicylic acid.

Salicylaldehyde is a fragrant compound with mild antimicrobial properties, but it can be a skin sensitizer for some people.

Salicylamide is a gentler cousin of salicylic acid that may help exfoliate and calm skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

Salicylic acid is a well-studied BHA that exfoliates inside pores, making it a go-to for acne-prone and oily skin, but it can be drying if overused.

A gentle exfoliating ingredient that combines the benefits of salicylic acid with the soothing properties of beeswax.

A gentle peptide-exfoliant hybrid that aims to smooth skin without the irritation of traditional salicylic acid.

A synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but more independent research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

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

A synthetic peptide that may help calm skin and support barrier repair, but research is still early.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and soften fine lines, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, multi-tasking lipid that helps repair the skin barrier while providing mild exfoliation—great for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

A gentle exfoliant that helps smooth skin and clear pores without the irritation often associated with salicylic acid.

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

A gentle willow leaf extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

Salmon egg extract is a gentle, nutrient-rich ingredient that helps hydrate and condition the skin, but research on its benefits is still emerging.

Salmon oil is a nourishing emollient that helps soften and soothe dry skin, but its fishy scent and moderate comedogenic risk may not suit everyone.

A salmon-derived peptide complex that may help support skin firmness and reduce signs of aging, but human research is still limited.

A salmon-derived peptide that may help support skin firmness and elasticity, but research is still emerging and results vary.

Salnacidin is a novel peptide complex that may help calm sensitive skin and reinforce the skin barrier, but independent research is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still limited.

A mineral-rich mud that can help absorb excess oil and gently exfoliate, but may be too abrasive for sensitive skin.

A plant-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is still emerging for topical use.

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

A gentle, biotech-grown extract from a salt-marsh plant that helps hydrate and calm the skin, with early research suggesting antioxidant benefits.

A gentle, hydrating plant extract from a salt-tolerant succulent, best for soothing and moisturizing normal to dry skin.