Ingredient Dictionary

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

Active Ingredients

Alpha-Arbutin

The gold-standard, safe melanin blocker.

Functional / Support

Alpha-Glucan

The flora-balancing skin protector.

Functional / Support

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

The protective food for your skin's microbiome.

Active Ingredients

Alpha-Ketoglutarate

The cellular-respiration skin brightener.

Antioxidant

Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract

Ginger-derived botanical seed extract that accelerates Vitamin C skin illumination indices.

Active

Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract (Alpinia White)

Premium botanical extract that actively down-regulates melanin synthesis paths to accelerate spot clearing tracks.

Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

The deep-sea soothing shield against urban pollution.

Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Alteromonas Macleodii Extract

The deep-sea soothing shield.

Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

The mucilage-rich, ultra-soothing botanical.

Soothing

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Hollyhock extract; delivers excellent botanical calming metrics to reduce skin stress and irritation.

Functional / Support

Alumina

The mineral disperser and optical brightener.

Viscosity Control

Aluminum Hydroxide

Opacifying agent.