Ingredient dictionary

Also known as prickly pear, this desert plant extract’s flowers are excellent sources of antioxidants that also soothe skin and can improve the stability of more delicate ingredients.

Plant extract that delivers soothing properties and may also provide other benefits for skin.

This extract from a type of ginger plant has antioxidant properties.

Mineral skin care ingredient best known as one of the gentlest and most effective broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredients currently in use.

This chemical element is well-known for its soothing properties when applied topically.

Specially extracted component of ginger stems shown to reduce the major types of dark circles and offer potent antioxidant benefits.

This extract, also known as prickly ash, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits for skin.

Plant ingredient that has skin-soothing and antioxidant properties.

Yeast extract, also known as baker’s yeast, can be different strains of yeast but Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the most common. It’s an excellent skin-soothing antioxidant.

Group of fungi that ferment sugars. Yeast is a source of beta-glucan, which is a good antioxidant.

Latin name for plum oil; it can have emollient properties.

Plant pigment that provides potent antioxidant power to defend skin from environmental stressors.

A carotenoid pigment from plants that functions as an antioxidant.

Also known as ashwagandha, this plant extract delivers antioxidant and soothing properties.

Plant extract that is known to be soothing and delivers antioxidant effects on skin.

Plant extract whose soothing antioxidant benefits help support blemish-prone skin. 

Extract from the minimally processed buds and leaves of green tea.

Contains components that can have both soothing and sensitising properties.

Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.

Used as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics.

A blend of amino acids from wheat protein after it has been broken down via hydrolysis.

Extract from the fruit Citrullus lantus, commonly known as watermelon.

Research indicates that watercress extracts can have antioxidant activity, but that information is limited.

Extract that can have antioxidant properties.

This emollient, non-fragrant plant oil has excellent antioxidant properties.

This plant seed extract that has been shown to help mitigate the effects environmental stressors have on skin.

This extract from the fruit of grapes is rich in antioxidants and has conditioning and soothing properties.

Technically known as phytonadione, vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. Applying vitamin K to the surface of the skin won't improve the look of unevenness or dark circles.

Also known as biotin, this water-soluble vitamin produced in the body is considered part of the B complex group of vitamins.

Name sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid.

One of the most well-known and researched antioxidants for the body and for skin.

A fat-soluble vitamin that may have antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits for skin, among other beneficial traits.

Ongoing use has been shown to improve the look of multiple signs of ageing, brighten an uneven skin tone, as well as provide skin-restoring and soothing benefits.

There is no research showing it to have benefit for skin.

Also known as pantothenic acid.

Helps visibly minimise pore size, improve dull/uneven tone, and reduce wrinkle depth. Also known to fortify skin's barrier strength and boost hydration.

Antioxidant with benefits for fortifying skin’s barrier and relieving signs of sensitivity. Cyanocobalamin is the synthetic version utilized topically.

There is no research showing this to be effective when applied topically on skin.

Also known as retinol, this is one of the most recognised anti-ageing ingredients. This powerhouse has multiple benefits for skin and is offered in varying strengths to deliver visible results.

Plant extract for which there is a small amount of research showing it has skin soothing and antioxidant properties.