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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A mild, coconut-oil-derived PEG-ester surfactant used as a solubilizer and secondary cleansing and emulsifying agent, co...

Geranium Flower Oil

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

A steam-distilled essential oil from geranium flowers, used to lend a rosy scent and light astringent feel to toners and...

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

A hindered-phenol antioxidant used in tiny amounts to keep the oils in a formula from oxidizing and going rancid.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is a synthetic ester emollient derived from pentaerythritol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid...

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

A synthetic ester emollient derived from pentaerythritol and isostearic acid, providing a rich, smooth feel.

Pentylene Glycol

A humectant and solvent that also gives mild preservative support.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Persea Gratissima Oil

A nutrient-rich oil cold-pressed from the pulp of avocados, high in oleic acid, vitamins A, D, E, and sterolins.

Persicaria Hydropiper (Water Pepper) Extract

Persicaria Hydropiper Extract

A botanical extract of water pepper, used in K-beauty for its soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

An extract of mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus/aureus) seeds, popular in Korean skincare for brightening- and soothing-posi...

Mung Bean Seed Powder

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder

A finely milled powder from mung bean seeds used to condition skin and add body or gentle texture.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

An extract of Phellinus linteus, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional East Asian remedies, increasingly included in...

Phenoxyethanol

A widely used broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects formulas from bacterial and fungal contamination across...

Phenyl Trimethicone

A phenyl-modified silicone used to add slip, gloss and a silky, non-greasy finish to skincare and sun care.

Phloretin

A dihydrochalcone antioxidant naturally found in apples, included in vitamin C serums to help fight free-radical damage...

Phosphatidylcholine

A phospholipid that is a major component of cell membranes and a key structural lipid in the skin barrier, used in cosme...

Phytosphingosine

A naturally occurring sphingoid base and ceramide precursor used to support the skin barrier and calm skin.

Phytosterols

A mixture of plant-derived sterols, predominantly beta-sitosterol and campesterol, extracted from vegetable oils.

Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

A glutamic-acid-derived, plant-sterol-based emulsion stabilizer widely used in Japanese and Korean cosmetics to give sun...

Korean Red Pine Leaf Extract

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

An antioxidant-rich extract of Korean red pine needles containing proanthocyanidins and flavonoids, used as a soothing b...

Longleaf Pine Needle Extract

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

An extract of the needles of the longleaf (swamp) pine tree, containing polyphenolic and terpene compounds.