Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Sweet Orange Oil adds a bright citrus scent and mild astringent feel, but can irritate sensitive skin and increase sun sensitivity.

A fragrant, antioxidant-rich extract that can help protect skin from environmental stress, but may irritate sensitive skin due to natural citrus compounds.

Sweet Orange Peel Oil adds a fresh citrus scent to products but can be irritating for sensitive skin and may increase sun sensitivity.

A gentle, plant-based wax that helps lock in moisture and gives products a smooth, non-greasy feel.

A gentle antioxidant extract from sweet orange seeds that helps protect skin from environmental stress without causing irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates without clogging pores, ideal for normal to dry skin types.

A gentle, lipid-rich fraction of sweet orange seed oil that helps soften and condition skin without clogging pores.

A gentle floral extract with potential antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research on its efficacy in skincare is limited.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A gentle, plant-based powder that may offer antioxidant benefits and mild exfoliation, but research on its cosmetic use is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sweet potatoes that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a calm complexion.

Sweet Potato Root Juice is a gentle, hydrating ingredient that helps soothe and moisturize skin, with antioxidant benefits from natural vitamins and minerals.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is limited and it's primarily used for its pleasant vanilla-like scent.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant from violet cells that may help calm and protect skin, but research is still early.

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

A mild, plant-based extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research is limited.

A gentle floral water that may help calm sensitive skin and provide light hydration, but lacks strong clinical evidence for most claims.

A gentle plant wax that adds richness and a smooth feel to balms and creams, with low irritation risk.

Sweet Violet Oil adds a delicate floral scent and potential soothing benefits, but is used in tiny amounts and may irritate sensitive skin.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a powerhouse ingredient.

A gentle botanical blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research on this specific combination is limited.

A natural balsam extract with soothing potential, but its fragrance components may irritate sensitive skin.

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

Sweetgum oil adds a warm, balsamic scent to products and may offer mild soothing benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and is not well-studied in modern skincare.

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

A luxurious natural humectant that may help hydrate and smooth skin, but scientific evidence is limited and ethical sourcing is a concern.

A fermented bird's nest ingredient that may support hydration and skin comfort, but human evidence is still limited.

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

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

A fragrant essential oil from Swiss stone pine that adds a fresh scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

A fragrant essential oil from Swiss stone pine that adds a fresh, woodsy scent to products, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.

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

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

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

A gentle, nutrient-rich palm oil that softens and conditions skin without feeling heavy.

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

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich microalgae ferment that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a healthy-looking complexion.

Symplocos Bark Extract is a gentle botanical with traditional soothing and astringent benefits, but modern research is still limited.

A fermented algae extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

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

Synephrine may offer temporary skin firming effects, but evidence is limited and it can cause irritation, especially at higher concentrations.

Synephrine HCL is a synthetic ingredient sometimes added to cosmetics for a temporary tightening sensation, but its effectiveness and safety for topical use are not well-established.

Synthetic beeswax is a vegan-friendly, stable alternative to natural beeswax that helps thicken and soften products without the risk of allergens.

A vegan-friendly wax alternative that gives lip products and creams a smooth, stable texture without the irritation risk of natural waxes.

A vegan-friendly, lab-made wax that gives lipsticks and balms a smooth, glossy finish without the environmental concerns of harvesting natural carnauba.

A novel synthetic peptide inspired by cone snail venom, marketed as a neurotoxin-like anti-wrinkle ingredient, but with very limited human safety and efficacy data.

A synthetic wax that adds texture and stability to products, generally safe for most skin types.

A shimmering mineral powder that adds a subtle glow and gentle texture, but offers no skincare benefits beyond aesthetics.

Synthetic Petrolatum is a reliable, non-comedogenic occlusive that locks in moisture without the impurities of natural petroleum jelly.

A gentle, non-irritating physical exfoliant that polishes skin without the sharp edges of natural crystals.

A synthetic peptide complex that may support skin firmness and repair, but human studies are limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet well-established.

A gentle plant powder that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research on its specific effects in skincare is still emerging.

Syringaldehyde is a gentle antioxidant from plants that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its topical benefits is still early.