Ingredient Glossary
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NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
Anti-Aging
Renewal
Energizing

The key coenzyme for vitality, essential for energy metabolism, mitochondrial protection, anti-aging, and repair

Yeast Beta Glucan
Soothing
Barrier Support

Glucans are polysaccharides that function as bio-active modulators that can help reduce stress by interacting with Langerhans cells and keratinocytes.

Green Tea Extract
Antioxidant
Protection
Firming

A powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental free radical damage and UV radiation. Helps tone the epidermis and improve elasticity to decrease the appearance of sagging skin and fine lines.

Tripeptide-29
Anti-Aging
Firming
Repair

Has been shown to significantly increase collagen synthesis and repair skin. A pure G-P-Hyp (Glycine-Proline-Hydroxyproline) tripeptide sourced from Glutamic Acid found in seaweeds. Produced without animal-derived products or GMOs.

GHK-Cu Copper Tri-Peptide-1
Anti-Aging
Firming
Smoothing

Copper peptides are a cutting-edge cosmeceutical ingredient known for their powerful skin-rejuvenating and anti-aging properties. These bioactive compounds boost collagen and elastin production, promoting firmer, plumper, and smoother skin.

Reproage™ Peptide
Anti-Aging
Renewal
Radiance

Helps produce more radiant skin by brightening, promoting a smoother and less rough complexion, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles by supporting cell reprogramming.

Tranexamic Acid
Brightening
Even Tone

Suitable for all skin types for removing
pigmentation, whitening skin, and reducing spots.

Argireline® Amplified
Anti-Aging
Smoothing
Radiance

A multifunctional ingredient that visibly transforms tired, dull, aging skin into a glowing and youthful complexion. Has improved efficacy in lessening expression wrinkles and is the first to focus on muscle relaxation after facial expression. Improves age-associated changes in all skin layers for smoother, more radiant, voluminous skin.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Antioxidant

A peptide developed to balance skin tone. Works by reducing the amount of tyrosinase and inhibiting melanocyte activation to brighten skin.

Licorice Root Extract
Brightening
Soothing
Even Tone

Has a gentle brightening and soothing action. Helps fade sun damage and hyperpigmentation safely for all skin tones, while blocking melanin production to prevent more from forming.

Allantoin
Soothing
Hydration
Smoothing

Improves the skin's moisture retention providing a smoothening effect. An ideal addition to anti-aging products to help minimize the appearance of aging and skin damage. An effective anti-irritant that protects the skin

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C)
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant

A very stable, oil-soluble Vitamin C ester with antioxidant activity. Mitigates the damaging effects of UV exposure. Stimulates collagen production and clarifies and brightens the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis, promoting a more even skin tone. Will not exfoliate or irritate skin.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Barrier Support
Brightening
Even Tone

A very effective skin-restoring ingredient that visibly improves the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and dullness. Helps improve the overall appearance of the skin

Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant
Protection
Soothing

Renowned for its ability to neutralize free radicals, protecting cells from oxidative stress. Offers protection against UV radiation and exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, making it beneficial for soothing and calming irritated skin.

Tripeptide-5 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5)
Anti-Aging
Firming

A highly bioactive, deeply skin-penetrating peptide. Has been found in in-vitro studies to activate tissue growth factor (TGF-beta), which is known to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine
Brightening
Even Tone
Smoothing

Has been shown to reduce hyperpigmentation and can be combined with niacinamide to further increase its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation. An amino sugar with skin exfoliating properties similar to AHAs and BHAs without the irritation.

Kojic Acid
Brightening
Even Tone
Antioxidant

A powerful antioxidant and brightening ingredient derived from fermentation. Inhibits the formation of tyrosine, the amino acid responsible for melanin production. Treats skin conditions such as blemish scars, age spots, and sun damage.

Saccharomyces Ferment
Anti-Aging
Energizing

A potent anti-aging ingredient. Research has shown that yeast fractions help increase cellular respiration and metabolism to improve efficiency, while also increasing the production of structural proteins such as collagen and elastin.

Hyaluronic Acid 4D
Hydration
Plumping

Consisting of four kinds of HA with different properties. Builds up and forms a 3D network to accurately target different layers of the skin, lock in moisture, and improve elasticity.

Squalane
Hydration
Nourishing

100% plant-based emollient derived from sugar cane. Occurs naturally in the lipidic layers of the skin and prevents moisture loss while restoring suppleness and flexibility

Rosa Damascena Stem Cells (InnovaStemCell)
Antioxidant
Brightening
Protection

An active ingredient with pronounced anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, resulting in anti-acne effects, skin whitening, brightening, and fading of pigmentation. Provides deep hydration, evening and smoothing of the skin tone. Protects against pollution and boosts epidermal skin cell regeneration while supporting a healthy skin microbiome.

Bakuchiol (Natural Alternative to Retinol)
Anti-Aging
Renewal
Soothing

A vegan, all-natural plant extract that targets the same skin cells as retinol to promote a more even, supple, and healthy-looking complexion. Delivers similar results without causing irritation or photosensitivity. Exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial activity.

Shea Butter
Hydration
Nourishing

Rich emollient packed with vitamins A and E that deeply nourishes and softens.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Hydration
Barrier Support

Highly stable oil that locks in hydration and creates a protective moisture barrier.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Antioxidant
Nourishing

Guards against oxidation and protects skin from oxidative stress.

Vanilla Extract
Antioxidant

Gentle antioxidant protection with a subtle, naturally sweet scent.

Natural Flavor
exfoliating

Natural flavoring agents that provide a pleasant sensory experience without synthetic additives.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Anti-Aging
Plumping
Smoothing

Stimulates collagen production and visibly smooths fine lines for firmer, more defined lips.

NovoRetin™ (Natural Alternative to Retinol)
Anti-Aging
Renewal

Based on mastic, an aromatic resin from the bark of a tree that grows on the Greek island of Chios. Increases the amount of naturally occurring retinoic acid in the skin, leading to retinol-like effects. COSMOS and NATRUE approved.

Pomegranate Sterols
Anti-Aging
Barrier Support
Antioxidant

Anti-aging lipids that support collagen, strengthen the barrier, and protect against environmental damage.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Plumping
Hydration
Smoothing

Draws moisture deep into lips for plumping hydration and reduced appearance of fine lines.

Mango Butter
Hydration
Nourishing
Healing

Tropical butter with moisturizing and healing properties that repairs dry, damaged lips.

Sunflower Seed Oil
Hydration
Antioxidant

Vitamin E-rich oil that moisturizes and supports lip barrier integrity.

Beeswax
Barrier Support
Protection

Natural wax that seals in moisture and shields lips from environmental stressors.

Castor Seed Oil
Hydration
Smoothing

Intense moisture and high-gloss finish that helps lips retain hydration and appear fuller.

Lactic Acid
 Smoothing
Renewal

Gentle exfoliation that smooths texture and maintains optimal pH balance.

Zellulin® ZelluGEN™ (PDRN-Alternative)
Anti-Aging
Firming
Renewal

A bio-peptide blend that instructs skin cells to make more of the extracellular matrix (ECM), the structural foundation for the skin. Increasing protein production in the ECM produces a firmer, smoother, more elastic skin structure. Uses signaling proteins to give instructions within the skin to renew, protect, and maintain youthful skin.

A cruelty-free, cell-identical peptide complex that closely resembles our skin biology. It contains hundreds of essential cell-signaling peptides produced by cells. Derived from fish cells through sustainable bioprocessing to eliminate ocean harvesting, it supports marine biodiversity and aligns with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water. 

LCPeptide 3000
Anti-Aging
Repair
Firming

Contains two matrikines, Pal-GHK and Pal-GQPR. Acting as messengers of cutaneous restructuration and repair, these two peptides work synergistically to restore and maintain the skin's youthful appearance.

Apple Stem Cells (Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract)
Anti-Aging
Renewal
Protection

May revitalize and protect dermal stem cells, enabling them to maintain their regenerating potential to reinforce youthfulness.

Argan Stem Cells (Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract)
Anti-Aging
Renewal
Protection

Coupled with apple stem cells to create an age-fighting combination that revitalizes and protects dermal stem cells.

CutiGuard CLR™
Anti-Aging
Firming
Protection

Based on an extract from hydrolyzed Red Microalgae. Contains cell fractions and cytoplasm of an extremophilic species. Ideal for anti-wrinkle, firming, smoothing, skin regeneration, and skin protection.

Beta Glucan
Barrier Support
Soothing
Anti-Aging

A natural high-molecular weight polysaccharide derived from mushrooms. Serves as a 'protect and repair' molecule that increases natural self-protecting capabilities of the skin and accelerates skin recovery. Has good water-binding capacity and has been shown to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.