ingediants
stabilizers
botanicals
product types
ingrediant terms
100

This ingredient helps brighten the skin and fade dark spots.

What is vitamin C?

100

These ingredients prevent bacteria, mold, and fungi from growing in products.

What are preservatives?

100

This ingredient comes from the hamamelis shrub and acts as an astringent

What is witch hazel?

100

This product helps restore the skin’s pH after cleansing.

What is toner?

100

This label means the product does not clog pores.

What is noncomedogenic?

200

This hydrating ingredient can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.

What is hyaluronic acid?

200

These preservatives are known for releasing tiny amounts of formaldehyde.

What are formaldehyde-releasers?

200

This calming plant extract is commonly used on sensitive skin

What is chamomile?

200

This product hydrates and softens the skin, usually used after serums.

What is a moisturizer?

200

This term means formulated to have no added fragrance.

What is fragrance-free?

300

This acid penetrates the pore and is great for treating acne.

What is salicylic acid?

300

These ingredients prevent oxidation and product spoilage.

What are antioxidants?

300

This antioxidant-rich berry helps repair skin damage.

What is acai berry?

300

This type of exfoliant uses chemicals like AHAs or BHAs.

What is a chemical exfoliant?

300

This term means the product has no detectable smell but may still contain masking agents

What is unscented?

400

These small chains of amino acids help support collagen and firm the skin

What are peptides?

400

This ingredient boosts preservative effectiveness by binding metal ions.

What are chelating agents?

400

This botanical is known for brightening the skin and treating hyperpigmentation.

What is licorice root?

400

This is a mask that rolls off the skin once dried.

What is a gommage mask?

400

This means grown without synthetic pesticides or chemicals.

What is organic?

500

This soothing ingredient comes from licorice root and helps calm redness.

What is glabridin

500

These preservatives come from natural acids like sorbic and benzoic acid.

What are organic acid preservatives?

500

This fruit enzyme gently exfoliates the skin.

What is papaya?

500

These are the main ingredients that cause real changes in the skin.

What are performance ingredients?

500

This means no animal-derived ingredients are used

What is vegan?