Ingredients
Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.
Lactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
The filtered liquid left after Lactobacillus bacteria ferment Panax ginseng root extract, a K-beauty-style ferment filtr...
Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
A filtrate produced by fermenting rye flour with Lactobacillus bacteria, rich in peptides, amino acids and polysaccharid...
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
An extract obtained by fermenting soybean (Glycine soja) material with Lactobacillus bacteria, used in serums and essenc...
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
A filtrate obtained by fermenting soymilk with Lactobacillus bacteria, used to condition and hydrate the skin.
Lactobionic Acid
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) formed from the oxidation of lactose, used as a gentle chemical exfoliant with humectant and an...
Laminaria Japonica (Kelp) Extract
Laminaria Japonica Extract
An extract from Laminaria japonica (Japanese kelp / kombu), a brown seaweed rich in polysaccharides, minerals, and antio...
Larix Sibirica (Siberian Larch) Wood Extract
Larix Sibirica Wood Extract
An extract from Siberian larch wood, rich in arabinogalactan polysaccharides.
Lauric Acid
A saturated 12-carbon fatty acid naturally abundant in coconut and palm kernel oil, used in cleansing oils and cleansers...
Lauryl Betaine
A mild, amphoteric coconut/palm-derived surfactant used to cleanse skin and boost foam in facial and body washes.
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric, sultaine-type surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol, used as a mild secondary...
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
A lauryl-modified silicone-polyglycerin polymer used as an emulsifier in water-resistant silicone-in-water sunscreen and...
Lavender Extract (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
A whole-plant extract of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae), distinct from Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, the ste...
Lavender Flower Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
A botanical extract of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) flowers; milder than lavender essential oil because it car...
Lavender Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
An aromatic essential oil from lavender flowers, valued for its floral scent and traditional calming reputation.
Lavender Water
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
The aqueous by-product of steam-distilling lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) flowers to obtain lavender essential oil, c...
Lecithin
A naturally occurring phospholipid mixture typically derived from soybeans, eggs, or sunflower, widely used in skincare...
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A fermentation filtrate of radish root by Leuconostoc lactic-acid bacteria, used as a natural preservative-system booste...
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
A remarkably stable plant oil from meadowfoam seeds, used as a rich, long-lasting emollient.
Limonene
Limonene is a naturally occurring terpene found in citrus peel oils, commonly added to cosmetic formulas as a fragrance...
Linalool
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in lavender, coriander and many essential oils, widely used as a fragrance i...