Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

SD Alcohol 38-C helps products dry quickly and feel light, but can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 38-D is a fast-drying solvent that can help other ingredients penetrate, but it may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 38-F is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help products feel lightweight but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

SD Alcohol 39-D is a fast-evaporating solvent that can help control oil and enhance product feel, but it may dry and irritate sensitive or dry skin.

Effective for quick-drying and oil control, but can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin types.

SD Alcohol 46 helps products dry quickly and feel refreshing, but it can be drying and irritating for sensitive or dry skin types.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a salt-tolerant plant that may help calm and protect skin, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical powder from a salt-tolerant plant, offering antioxidant benefits but with limited research in cosmetic use.

A mild, conditioning surfactant from sea buckthorn that cleanses without stripping the skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sea buckthorn callus cells that may help soothe and protect the skin.

A gentle fermented fruit extract that helps soothe and protect the skin with antioxidants.

A fermented sea buckthorn oil that combines natural antioxidants with probiotic benefits for soothing and nourishing the skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich water from sea buckthorn fruit that hydrates and soothes skin without the oiliness of the seed oil.

A gentle, natural exfoliating powder rich in antioxidants, ideal for sensitive skin types looking for mild physical exfoliation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil extract that helps soothe and nourish the skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical powder that may help calm skin and provide mild exfoliation, though research on its topical benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich powder that can help soothe and lightly exfoliate skin without stripping it.

A gentle, mineral-rich clay extract that helps absorb excess oil and impurities without over-drying, suitable for most skin types.

A fermented sea cucumber extract that may help hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still early.

A gentle, lab-grown antioxidant from sea fennel that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress without irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sea fennel callus that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a calm, even complexion.

Sea fennel powder is a gentle botanical ingredient that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich algae ferment that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

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

A novel fermented marine ingredient with antioxidant potential, but human studies are scarce and it's best used as a supporting rather than star ingredient.

A lab-grown sea holly extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calm complexion.

Sea kale extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

Sea lavender extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still limited.

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

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.

A gentle, chamomile-relative extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.

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

A novel peptide that may help support skin firmness, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A gentle, plant-derived extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early.

Sea salt can be a gentle physical exfoliant and mineral source, but it may be drying or irritating for sensitive or dehydrated skin.

A gentle fermented ingredient that helps hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier, ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

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

Sea silt is a gentle, mineral-rich exfoliant that can help polish skin and absorb excess oil without harshness.

A gentle, mineral-packed marine extract that helps calm and nourish the skin without clogging pores.

A gentle fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and support the skin barrier, but research is still limited.

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

Sea water provides a mineral-rich boost of hydration and can help soothe the skin, but it's not a miracle ingredient and may not suit very dry or sensitive skin types.

A gentle marine extract that may help calm irritated skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

Sea Wormwood Oil offers soothing and antimicrobial benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its essential oil content.

A gentle marine extract that helps calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Seahorse extract is a traditional marine ingredient with limited modern research for cosmetic use; its benefits are largely anecdotal and sustainability concerns are significant.

Seal oil is a moisturizing marine oil with omega-3s, but its use raises ethical and sustainability concerns, and it may clog pores for some.

A gentle, lab-grown seaweed extract that may help calm irritation and defend against environmental stress, though human research is still limited.

A gentle seaweed blend that helps hydrate and calm the skin, suitable for most skin types.

A gentle, hydrating seaweed extract that helps soothe and protect the skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, nutrient-packed seaweed blend that hydrates and soothes skin with antioxidant benefits.

A nourishing seaweed blend that hydrates, soothes, and protects skin with antioxidants, but its complex sourcing may vary in potency.

A gentle seaweed blend that hydrates and provides antioxidant protection, ideal for most skin types.

A gentle seaweed blend that helps hydrate and calm the skin, but research on this specific mix is limited.

A fermented seaweed-yeast complex that helps hydrate and soothe skin while supporting a healthy barrier.

Sebacic acid is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps balance product pH and offers mild exfoliation without significant irritation.