Cleansing Balm

A form of vitamin B3. Studied in relation to perceived oiliness and evenness of tone.

A single compound isolated from centella.

A humectant that binds water.

Artemisia extract, used in formulations for sensitive skin.

A traditional acne-prone-skin ingredient. As an essential oil it is also on the irritant list.

A light, well-tolerated oil component, usually obtained from olive or sugarcane. A different ingredient from squalene, which is on our watchlist.

Ingredients obtained from rice: extract, rice water and bran oil in hydrating formulations, starch and bran wax to adjust texture. A long-established raw material in Korean and Japanese skincare.

Ingredients fermented with microorganisms: yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and bifido filtrates. Common in Korean and Japanese essences, where they act as humectants.

A large protein that stays on the skin surface as a hydrating film former; hydrolyzed forms and collagen amino acids act as humectants. The ingredient is often used in formulations aimed at aging skin.