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.