Ingredient Dictionary

Browse our entire database of scientifically-backed cosmetic ingredients. Uncover the chemistry behind your favorite skincare products.

Antioxidant

Resveratrol

The anti-aging compound found in red wine.
Active

Retinal

Retinaldehyde; highly potent vitamin A derivative that fast-tracks cellular turnover loops with supreme clinical speed.
Active

Retinal (1ppm)

Next-generation Vitamin A variant that converts to active retinoic acid 10x faster than standard retinol.
Active Ingredients

Retinaldehyde

The fast-acting, highly potent sibling of Retinol.
Active Ingredients

Retinol

The anti-aging gold standard that speeds up cell turnover.
Active

Retinol (1,000ppm)

Pure Vitamin A at an introductory 0.1% dose that normalizes pore turnover and smooths lines.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Acetate

The ultra-mild, highly stable Vitamin A ester.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Linoleate

The barrier-repairing Vitamin A ester.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Palmitate

The mildest, antioxidant-focused Vitamin A.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Propionate

The highly penetrative, gentle retinoid.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Retinoate

The photostable, ultra-potent Vitamin A.
Active Ingredients

Retinyl Sunflowerseedate

The ultra-gentle, sunflower-derived retinoid.