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Skincare ingredients, decoded

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Adapalene

retinoid

Third-generation retinoid; stable, evidence-backed for acne.

UV-sensitive Avoid in pregnancy Safety 60/100

Alcohol Denat

solvent
Alcohol Denat.

Astringent solvent; can dry & irritate sensitive skin.

Safety 40/100

Allantoin

soothing

Comfrey-derived; calms irritation

Safety 90/100

Aloe Vera

soothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Cooling botanical; mostly hydrating with mild calming activity.

Safety 92/100

Argan Oil

emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Light plant oil rich in tocopherol and oleic acid.

Safety 90/100

Avobenzone

sunscreen

Broad-spectrum chemical UVA filter; commonly stabilized with octinoxate or octocrylene.

Safety 78/100

Azelaic Acid

multitasker

Calms redness, evens tone, mild on sensitive skin.

Safety 88/100

Bakuchiol

retinoid alternative

Plant-based, gentler than retinol

Safety 80/100

Bentonite Clay

clay
Bentonite

Absorbent clay; pulls oil and impurities from pores.

Safety 80/100

Benzoyl Peroxide

antibacterial

Kills C. acnes; can be drying.

UV-sensitive Avoid in pregnancy Safety 50/100

Beta-Glucan

soothing

Fungus-derived hydrator

Safety 94/100

Bisabolol

soothing

Chamomile-derived calming agent; reduces redness and reactivity.

Safety 94/100

Caffeine

multitasker

Vasoconstrictor — reduces puffiness and visible dark circles.

Safety 92/100

Centella Asiatica

soothing
Centella Asiatica Extract

Cica — calms redness and supports barrier repair.

Safety 92/100

Ceramides

lipid
Ceramide NP

Skin-identical lipids; barrier repair.

Safety 96/100

Charcoal

clay
Charcoal Powder

Activated carbon; binds excess sebum and surface impurities.

Safety 85/100

Ferulic Acid

antioxidant

Plant-derived antioxidant; multiplies the stability of vitamin C and E.

Safety 88/100

Fragrance

fragrance
Parfum

Synthetic scent — common irritant for sensitive skin.

Safety 35/100

Glycerin

humectant

Workhorse humectant — pulls water into the skin; near-universal in moisturizers.

Safety 96/100

Glycolic Acid

AHA

Alpha-hydroxy acid; surface exfoliant for tone & texture.

UV-sensitive Safety 60/100

Green Tea Extract

antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

EGCG-rich antioxidant with calming properties.

Safety 90/100

Hyaluronic Acid

humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate

Holds moisture in the skin; gentle, well-tolerated.

Safety 95/100

Jojoba Oil

emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Liquid wax structurally similar to skin sebum; well tolerated.

Safety 92/100

Kaolin Clay

clay
Kaolin

Gentle white clay; mild oil-absorbing without over-drying.

Safety 88/100