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Explore the full Ingredient Intelligence library—139 published ingredients. Cards show catalog match counts; family pages distinguish exact-form tags from related-form discovery.

139 ingredients · full library · A–Z · showing 60

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A peptide (Argireline) marketed for the look of expression lines—modest evidence, calm expectations.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Breakouts & CongestionStrong evidence

Adapalene

A retinoid commonly used for breakouts and texture—accessible in many OTC strengths, still introduced gradually.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

8 verified products in catalog

Texture & Healthy AgingModerate evidence

Adenosine

A supporting nucleotide used in some comfort and fine-line–positioned creams—not a retinoid or a peptide.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Barrier & HydrationEmerging evidence

Alanine

A supporting NMF-style amino acid in hydrating blends—not a stand-alone active and not interchangeable with other named amino acids.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Allantoin

A classic comfort ingredient used to soften dryness and support a kinder skin feel in foundation formulas.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

20 verified products in catalog

Redness & SensitivityModerate evidence

Aloe Vera

A classic soothing botanical juice used in gels and light moisturizers.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

2 verified products in catalog

Tone & PigmentationModerate evidence

Alpha Arbutin

A gentler brightening-support ingredient for the look of dark spots and uneven tone.

Sensitivity-friendlycorrective

6 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Amino Acids

A supporting NMF-style humectant blend—not a single active, and not interchangeable with named amino acids such as serine or arginine.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

9 verified products in catalog

Tone & PigmentationModerate evidence

Arbutin

A hydroquinone glucoside used for uneven-tone education. Not the same listing—or the same evidence file—as alpha-arbutin.

Sensitivity-friendlycorrective

5 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Arginine

A basic free amino acid used as a supporting humectant and sometimes to balance formula feel—not a wound treatment and not the amino-acid blend.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Redness & SensitivityEmerging evidence

Asiatic Acid

An isolated Centella triterpene acid (the aglycone related to asiaticoside)—not whole extract and not interchangeable with other cica isolates.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Redness & SensitivityModerate evidence

Asiaticoside

An isolated Centella triterpenoid glycoside related to asiatic acid—not whole extract, and not madecassoside.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

AntioxidantsEmerging evidence

Astaxanthin

A carotenoid antioxidant sometimes used in leave-on healthy-aging formulas.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Sun ProtectionStrong evidence

Avobenzone

A common organic UVA filter used in many broad-spectrum sunscreens.

Use thoughtfullyfoundational

252 verified products in catalog

Tone & PigmentationStrong evidence

Azelaic Acid

A multifunctional tone-and-clarity ingredient for uneven tone, marks, and blemish-prone education.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

15 verified products in catalog

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Bakuchiol

A plant-derived option explored as a gentler alternative for some retinoid-adjacent healthy-aging goals—not identical to retinol.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

10 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Behenyl Alcohol

A long-chain fatty alcohol that thickens and softens creams—texture support, not denatured (SD) alcohol.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Sun ProtectionStrong evidence

Bemotrizinol

A modern oil-soluble organic UV filter (Tinosorb S)—one ingredient inside a finished sunscreen, not a serum active. Availability varies by region.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Breakouts & CongestionModerate evidence

Bentonite

A more absorbent rinse-off clay than kaolin—can over-dry if left on too long. Not a leave-on treatment.

Use thoughtfullyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Breakouts & CongestionStrong evidence

Benzoyl Peroxide

A well-studied blemish-support ingredient that can dry or irritate if overused.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

31 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationEmerging evidence

Beta-Glucan

A comfort-oriented polysaccharide used to support hydration when sensitivity asks for a gentler layer.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

6 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Betaine

An osmolyte humectant that can support comfortable hydration.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Redness & SensitivityEmerging evidence

Bisabolol

A chamomile-derived comfort ingredient used in sensitive-skin formulas.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Sun ProtectionStrong evidence

Bisoctrizole

A particulate organic UV filter (Tinosorb M)—one ingredient in a finished sunscreen, not Tinosorb S, and not a U.S.-universal filter.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

ExfoliationEmerging evidence

Bromelain

A pineapple enzyme used mainly in rinse-off masks—not papain, and not an AHA or BHA.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Butylene Glycol

A very common serum/toner solvent and light humectant—supporting vehicle, not a hero hydrator. Sensitivity is uncommon but possible.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Caffeine

Used in some eye gels for a short-lived depuffing feel—not a dark-circle treatment and not an 8-week active.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

27 verified products in catalog

Redness & SensitivityEmerging evidence

Calendula

A botanical extract traditionally used in comforting skincare.

Use thoughtfullyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

A lightweight emollient ester that softens and spreads a cream—texture support, not coconut oil and not a treatment active.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Breakouts & CongestionModerate evidence

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

A salicylic-acid derivative (LHA)—related to BHA, not the same as labeled salicylic acid.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Redness & SensitivityEmerging evidence

Centella Asiatica

A calming botanical complex often used for sensitive or recovering routines.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

122 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Ceramide AP

A named ceramide species (formerly Ceramide 6 II)—an alpha-hydroxy phytosphingosine ceramide, not a duplicate of NP or EOP.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Ceramide EOP

A longer-chain esterified ceramide species (formerly Ceramide 1)—one structural lipid, not a stand-alone barrier treatment.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Ceramide NP

One named ceramide species (formerly Ceramide 3)—a phytosphingosine-based barrier lipid, not the entire ceramide family.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Ceramides

Lipid components that help support the skin’s protective barrier.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

524 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Cetearyl Alcohol

A common C16–C18 fatty-alcohol blend that builds lotion structure—emulsion support, not drying SD alcohol.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Cholesterol

A skin-identical lipid often paired with ceramides to support a more complete barrier lipid system.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

394 verified products in catalog

ExfoliationModerate evidence

Citric Acid

An AHA that is very often just a pH adjuster on the label—not automatically a glycolic-style exfoliant.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Coenzyme Q10

An antioxidant used in supportive healthy-aging formulas.

Sensitivity-friendlycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Colloidal Oatmeal

A soothing oat-derived ingredient commonly used for comfort-focused care.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

23 verified products in catalog

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Copper Peptides

A peptide–copper complex used in some recovery and healthy-aging serums.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

3 verified products in catalog

Tone & PigmentationModerate evidence

Cysteamine

A specialist-leaning tone ingredient that can sting, smell sulfurous, and needs strict label timing—not a hydroquinone stand-in.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

2 verified products in catalog

Tone & PigmentationStrong evidence

Dihydroxyacetone

The self-tanner active that stains the outermost skin—cosmetic color only, not a dark-spot or pigment treatment, and not sunscreen.

Sensitivity-friendlycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Dimethicone

A silicone emollient that can soften the surface and reduce the feel of moisture loss.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

12 verified products in catalog

Redness & SensitivityEmerging evidence

Ectoin

A stress-protection molecule used to support comfort and barrier-resilience feel in challenging conditions.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

7 verified products in catalog

AntioxidantsModerate evidence

EGCG

An isolated green-tea catechin used as a supporting antioxidant—not whole green tea extract, and not a medical anti-inflammatory.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

AntioxidantsModerate evidence

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant often paired with vitamins C and E in daytime serums.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

15 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Free Fatty Acids

Skin-identical lipids that complete the barrier’s lipid triad alongside ceramides and cholesterol.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

42 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationEmerging evidence

Fructose

A simple sugar humectant—supporting water-binding, not a fruit AHA and not interchangeable with glucose or fruit enzymes.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

ExfoliationEmerging evidence

Fruit Enzyme Blend

A mixed fruit-enzyme product—usually rinse-off, not a named acid, and not a standardized leave-on treatment.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

Product matches still expanding

Tone & PigmentationModerate evidence

Glabridin

An isolated licorice flavonoid—not the same as whole licorice root extract, and it does not inherit the extract’s entire evidence file.

Sensitivity-friendlycorrective

Product matches still expanding

ExfoliationModerate evidence

Gluconolactone

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) used for paced chemical exfoliation—often milder-feeling than glycolic acid, not a glycolic substitute.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

8 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationEmerging evidence

Glucose

A simple sugar used as a gentle NMF-style humectant—not fructose, not an AHA, and not a diabetes-related skin treatment.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

AntioxidantsEmerging evidence

Glutathione

A supporting antioxidant tripeptide sometimes marketed for brightness—topical fading evidence is limited, and it is not a pigment medicine.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

1 verified product in catalog

Barrier & HydrationEmerging evidence

Glycereth-26

An ethoxylated glycerin derivative used for slip and light humectancy—related to glycerin, not the same INCI or feel.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

Barrier & HydrationStrong evidence

Glycerin

A classic humectant that helps the outer skin hold water.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

2210 verified products in catalog

Barrier & HydrationModerate evidence

Glycine

The smallest free amino acid, used as supporting NMF-style humectant—not collagen, not a peptide, and not serine.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

Product matches still expanding

ExfoliationStrong evidence

Glycolic Acid

A potent AHA used for texture and brightness with careful frequency.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

70 verified products in catalog

Redness & SensitivityModerate evidence

Green Tea

An antioxidant botanical used for comfort and environmental-support formulas.

Sensitivity-friendlyfoundational

30 verified products in catalog

Texture & Healthy AgingEmerging evidence

Growth Factors

An educational overview of cosmetic “growth factor” products—variable formulas, modest expectations.

Use thoughtfullycorrective

7 verified products in catalog

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Ingredient vs ingredient
Ceramides vs Cholesterol
Primary decision
Barrier lipid teamwork
Why compare these?
These lipids often work as a system—comparing them clarifies complementary barrier roles, not competition.
Option A
Ceramides
Supports barrier comfort.
Who may prefer it
- Compromised barrier feel
- Dryness
- Sensitivity support
Option B
Cholesterol
Supports barrier lipid balance.
Who may prefer it
- Barrier comfort
- Dryness
- Sensitivity support
Compare Ceramides and Cholesterol
Ingredient vs ingredient
Ceramides vs Squalane
Primary decision
Lipid barrier vs emollient slip
Why compare these?
Ceramides support barrier structure literacy; squalane softens with lightweight emollience—different jobs.
Option A
Ceramides
Supports barrier comfort.
Who may prefer it
- Compromised barrier feel
- Dryness
- Sensitivity support
Option B
Squalane
Softens dry-feeling skin.
Who may prefer it
- Dryness
- Barrier comfort
- Simple moisturizing steps
Compare Ceramides and Squalane
Ingredient vs ingredient
Niacinamide vs Azelaic Acid
Primary decision
Versatile comfort vs tone-and-clarity
Why compare these?
Niacinamide bridges tone, oil appearance, and barrier comfort; azelaic acid emphasizes paced tone-and-clarity education.
Option A
Niacinamide
May support more even-looking tone.
Who may prefer it
- Uneven tone
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation appearance
- Oiliness
Option B
Azelaic Acid
May support more even-looking tone.
Who may prefer it
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation appearance
- Uneven tone
- Acne-prone skin
Compare Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid
Ingredient vs ingredient
Niacinamide vs Vitamin C
Primary decision
Versatility vs antioxidant brightness
Why compare these?
Niacinamide bridges tone, oil appearance, and comfort; vitamin C leads antioxidant and brightness education.
Option A
Niacinamide
May support more even-looking tone.
Who may prefer it
- Uneven tone
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation appearance
- Oiliness
Option B
Vitamin C
Antioxidant support.
Who may prefer it
- Dullness
- Uneven tone
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation appearance
Compare Niacinamide and Vitamin C

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