Ingredient Dictionary

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

Active Ingredients

Epilobium Fleischeri Extract

The pore-shrinking alpine matteifier.

Functional / Support

Equisetum Arvense Extract

The silica-dense botanical for firm skin.

Antioxidant

Ergothioneine

The smart antioxidant that targets cellular DNA repair.

Active Ingredients

Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate

The coastal stem cell for complete skin regeneration.

Hydrator / Humectant

Erythritol

The cooling humectant that lowers skin temperature.

Emollient

Erythrityl Triethylhexanoate

The rich, glossy skin-smoothing ester.

Active Ingredients

Erythrulose

The streak-free, slow-developing botanical tanner.

Active Ingredients

Esculin

The vascular-strengthening microcirculation booster.

Solvent

Ethanol

Highly volatile alcohol that acts as a rapid penetration enhancer and strong astringent, but strips barrier lipids severely safely.

Functional / Support

Ethoxydiglycol

The invisible carrier that drives Vitamin C deep.

Active

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Highly stable, water-soluble Vitamin C derivative that blocks melanin transfer without low-pH stinging limits.

Solvent

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent and mild preservative.