Ingredients
Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.
1,2-Hexanediol
A multifunctional solvent that also boosts preservation.
2,3-Butanediol
A small fermentation-derived diol used as a lightweight humectant and solvent, often chosen as an alternative to butylen...
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A stable, oil- and water-soluble vitamin C derivative used in brightening ampoules and serums as an alternative to pure...
Acacia Senegal Gum
A natural gum exudate from Acacia senegal trees, used as a film former and thickener.
Acetyl Glucosamine
Acetyl Glucosamine is an amino sugar naturally present in skin and in the backbone of hyaluronic acid. It is used in bri...
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A synthetic peptide used to reduce the look of expression lines by temporarily relaxing facial muscles.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
A synthetic peptide designed to reduce the appearance of expression wrinkles by mimicking the action of natural proteins...
Acetylphytosphingosine
A lab-made, ceramide-related lipid derived from phytosphingosine, structurally similar to the skin's own skin-identical...
Acrylates Copolymer
A synthetic acrylic polymer used to form films, thicken, and stabilise emulsions and textures.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic acrylic crosspolymer used to thicken formulas and hold oil-and-water emulsions stable.
Baobab Seed Extract
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
A botanical extract from the seeds of the baobab tree, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants.
Baobab Seed Oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
A cold-pressed vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), rich in oleic, linoleic an...
Adenosine
A naturally occurring nucleoside used at low concentrations as a well-tolerated anti-wrinkle and skin-conditioning activ...
Agar
A gelatinous polysaccharide derived from red algae (Gelidium, Gracilaria), used as a natural thickener and gelling agent...
Alanine
A naturally occurring amino acid and a building block of skin proteins, used in skincare as a conditioning and antistati...
Alcohol Denat.
Ethanol rendered undrinkable with a denaturing additive; used in cosmetics as a fast-evaporating solvent/carrier and mil...
Allantoin
A soothing agent that helps calm and comfort the skin.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
An extract from the yellow tubular flowers of the aloe vera plant, containing flavonoids and polysaccharides.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
A water-based extract from aloe vera leaves used to soothe, hydrate and condition the skin.
Alpha-Arbutin
A glycosylated derivative structurally related to hydroquinone, widely used as a skin-brightening active in serums and s...