Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental damage and support a more even tone, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that helps soften and protect skin with a light feel and antioxidant support.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, fermented ingredient that may help hydrate and calm the skin, but research is still emerging.

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

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skin research is still limited.

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

A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.

A synthetic silicone emulsifier that helps mix water and oil, but its DEA component raises mild safety questions.

A synthetic fluorinated ingredient that helps products spread evenly and resist water, but raises environmental persistence concerns.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody or amber note, but with limited publicly available safety data.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note to products, but offers no skincare benefit and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant woody scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody note; generally safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm, woody scent but offers no skincare benefits and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm, woody scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm amber note to products, but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody or musky scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody, amber scent but offers no skincare benefits and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm, woody scent; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic musk fragrance that adds scent but offers no skincare benefits; generally safe at low levels but may be a concern for those avoiding synthetic fragrances.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody, amber scent; generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Decanal is a natural fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh citrus scent to products, but it can be a skin sensitizer for some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

Decane is a safe, lightweight emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

Decanenitrile is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, citrusy note, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A gentle peptide duo that may help support collagen and improve skin texture over time, with low irritation risk.

A novel blend of a signaling peptide and a fruit enzyme that may support skin renewal, but research is limited and irritation is possible.

Decapeptide-17 is a lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but research is still early and results vary.

A lab-made peptide that may help support collagen and reduce fine lines, but human studies are limited.

Decapeptide-31 is a lab-made peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still early and results vary.

A synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce the look of fine lines, but research is still early.

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

A synthetic peptide that may help support collagen and elastin for firmer, smoother skin, though human data is still limited.

Decapeptide-36 is a lab-made peptide that may help support collagen production and improve skin firmness, but human studies are limited.

Decapeptide-37 is a lab-made peptide that may help support collagen and firm skin, but research is still early and results vary.

Decapeptide-38 is a lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but research is still limited compared to more established peptides.

Decapeptide-39 is a lab-made peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness, but research is still early and results vary.

Decapeptide-40 is a synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging and results vary.

A lab-made peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, but human studies are limited.

A lab-made peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but human studies are still limited.

Decapeptide-45 is a lab-made peptide that may help support firmer, smoother skin, but research is still early and results vary.

Decapeptide-46 is a lab-made peptide that may help support collagen and elastin for firmer skin, but research is still early.

A stable, synthetic antioxidant that helps protect skin proteins from damage, making it a promising anti-aging ingredient with low irritation potential.

Decene is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture, but it offers no active benefits beyond surface feel.

A synthetic polymer that helps skincare products spread smoothly and feel lightweight on the skin.

Deceth-10 is a mild synthetic emulsifier that helps products spread and rinse cleanly, but may cause irritation for very sensitive skin.

Deceth-3 is a gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

Deceth-4 is a mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly, but it may cause slight dryness for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Deceth-5 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps mix water and oil, but it may be mildly irritating for sensitive skin.

Deceth-6 is a synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse clean, but it may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse clean without stripping the skin.

A gentle, non-drying surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Deceth-8 is a mild cleansing agent that helps foaming and emulsifying, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Deceth-9 is a synthetic cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin in high concentrations.