Hydrating Hero’s
Exfoliating Agents
Soothing Superstars
Brightening & Pigment Control
Anti-Aging Actives?
100

This lightweight ingredient holds up to 1000 times its weight in water and is great for all skin types.


Hyaluronic Acid 
100

This acid is derived from Sugar CAne and helps exfoliate the skin by dissolving dead skin cells

Glycolic acid 
100

A well known plant used for its calming and healing properties on irritated skin

Aloe vera

100

This vitamin helps brighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots

Vitamin C

100

This gold standard retinoid help stimulate collagen and cell turnover

Retinol

200

This natural humectant comes from nature and helps draw moisture into the skin?

Glycerin

200

Known for treating acne, this BHA penetrates pores and unclogs them

What is Salicylic Acid

200

This extract is often found in baby products. It reduces redness and soothes skin

Chamomile 

200

Often found in spot treatments, this ingredient suppresses melanin production 

What is Kojic Acid 

200

This ingredient is a vitamin B3 derivative that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, and can brighten pigmentation while supporting oil control 

Niacinamide 

300

A sugar derived humectant often used in hydrating serums and masks

Sorbitol

300
This gentle AHA is often recommended for sensitive skin
Lactic Acid 
300

A rare botanical with strong anti-inflammatory properties, often used in calming serums

Centella Asiática 

300

A prescription-strength brightening ingredient that inhibits tyrosinase activity.

Hydroquinone 
300

This gentler retinoid alternative, found in plant-based or sensitive skin formulation, provides similar anti-aging effects without as much irritation.

Bakuchiol

400

This marine-based extract is rich in minerals and helps retain hydration

Algae extract

400

This polyhydroxy acid offers exfoliation with less irritation and added hydration

Gluconolactone

400
An ingredient used to calm sensitive skin, derived from fatty acids in oats

Avenanthramide 

400

A gentle brightened from licorice root, used in sensitive skin formulations

Glabridin 
400

This active ingredient reduces fine line and smooths skin texture by encouraging cell turnover. Also good for sensitive and acne prone skin. Can come prescribed by a dermatologist. 

Azelaic acid. 

500

A powerful amino acid derivative found in the skin’s natural moisturizing factors

What is sodium PCA 

500

This enzyme exfoliant is derived from pineapple 

Bromelain

500

This ingredient is extracted from licorice root and is knowing for calming inflammation

Glycyrrhetinic Acid 

500

Synthetic peptide that targets hyperpigmentation by mimicking skin’s own signaling 

Oligopeptide-68

500

These antioxidant-rich compounds found in ingredients like resveratrol or green tea, specifically help fight oxidative stress that leads to early collagen breakdown. 

Polyphenols