Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, best known for its fresh, woody scent and mild soothing effects.

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

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

A lab-grown plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on human skin is still limited.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from Siberian pine needles that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

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

A lightweight, skin-softening ester that helps blend oils and water in formulas while leaving a silky, non-greasy feel.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a Siberian plant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, plant-based powder that may help calm irritation and support skin hydration, though human studies are limited.

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

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

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

A gentle botanical root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human skincare studies are limited.

A gentle botanical root powder with traditional soothing and antioxidant potential, though modern cosmetic evidence is still emerging.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract from Greek mountain tea that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A synthetic peptide trio that signals skin to produce more collagen, but results are gradual and not instant.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin, but research is limited and benefits are not well-documented.

A gentle exfoliant that pairs salicylic acid's pore-clearing power with silicon's soothing touch, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.

Silanetriol is a gentle, water-soluble silicon ingredient that helps improve skin firmness and hydration without clogging pores.

A gentle, water-soluble silicon complex that helps hydrate and support skin barrier function without the stickiness of some silicones.

A gentle, water-soluble silicon compound that helps support skin firmness and hydration without irritation.

A gentle, silica-delivering ingredient that may help improve skin firmness and elasticity over time.

A synthetic melanin-silane hybrid that may help defend against oxidative stress and support a more even complexion, though human research is limited.

A gentle, hydrating ingredient that forms a breathable film to lock in moisture and smooth the skin's surface.

A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.

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

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in humans.

Silica is a safe, non-irritating mineral that improves product texture and absorbs excess oil, but can be drying if overused.

A safe, non-irritating powder ingredient that helps control shine and gives a silky feel to makeup and skincare.

A silica derivative that gives products a silky feel and helps control shine without clogging pores.

A silicone-treated silica that gives a silky, blurring finish and helps control oil, but may not suit those avoiding silicones.

A safe, non-irritating powder that helps control shine and gives a silky feel to makeup and skincare.

A synthetic silica derivative that helps control shine, improve product feel, and stabilize formulas without clogging pores.

A powerful physical exfoliant that can smooth rough skin but may cause micro-tears if used too aggressively.

A safe, mineral-based pigment blend that provides broad-spectrum UV protection and natural-looking coverage without common chemical sunscreen irritants.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put, but offers no active skincare benefit.

A synthetic film former that helps makeup and skincare last longer without feeling heavy or sticky.

A versatile silicone copolymer that improves product feel and water resistance with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle silicone polymer that improves product feel and wear without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A silicone blend that gives products a silky, smooth feel and helps blur imperfections without clogging pores.

A silicone crosspolymer that creates a flexible, breathable film on skin for smoother texture and longer wear without clogging pores.

A silicone polymer that helps makeup last longer and feel smooth, but may not suit those avoiding silicones.

A gentle, water-soluble silicone that smooths hair and skin without the heavy feel of traditional silicones.

Silicone Quaternium-10 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-11 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-12 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning silicone that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup, but may not suit those avoiding all silicones.

Silicone Quaternium-16 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

A gentle, positively charged silicone that smooths hair and reduces static without the heavy feel of traditional silicones.

A gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-18 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static, but may build up over time with infrequent washing.