Shop by Ingredient
Skincare is easier to navigate when you start with the result you want. Below, our ingredients are grouped by what they actually do, from brightening dark spots to repairing the barrier, so you can find the right active for your concern and shop it directly. Prefer to look one up by name? Jump to the A to Z index at the bottom.
Brightening & Dark Spots
For softening the look of dark spots, post-blemish marks and uneven tone. Most pair well with daily SPF for steadier results.
Vitamin C 27 products
An antioxidant that helps brighten dull-looking skin, soften dark spots and defend against daily environmental stress.
Niacinamide 106 products
A form of vitamin B3 that helps regulate oil, soften the look of dark spots and support a stronger moisture barrier. Well tolerated by most skin types.
Arbutin 5 products
A gentle brightening ingredient that helps soften the look of dark spots and uneven tone, without harshness, for a more luminous complexion.
Tranexamic Acid 7 products
A brightening ingredient that helps soften stubborn dark marks and uneven tone, including the kind left behind by breakouts.
Blemishes & Breakouts
For congestion, blackheads and blemish-prone skin, alongside calming actives that help post-breakout skin recover.
Salicylic Acid 25 products
A BHA that exfoliates inside the pore, helping to clear congestion, soften the look of blackheads and keep breakouts in check.
Heartleaf 19 products
A soothing botanical (houttuynia cordata) that helps calm the look of redness and comfort reactive, blemish-prone skin.
Propolis 5 products
A bee-made resin valued for soothing, comforting qualities and antioxidant support, helping blemish-prone, dull skin look clearer.
Snail Mucin 3 products
Snail secretion filtrate, prized for hydrating, supporting repair and smoothing the look of skin and post-blemish marks over time.
Hydration & Plumping
For drawing water into the skin and holding it there, leaving the complexion plump, smooth and comfortable. Suits every skin type.
Hyaluronic Acid 132 products
A humectant that draws water into the skin and helps it hold on to moisture, leaving the complexion plump, smooth and comfortable.
Beta-Glucan 26 products
A soothing hydrator that helps calm and plump the look of skin while supporting a comfortable barrier. Gentle and layering-friendly.
Snail Mucin 3 products
Snail secretion filtrate, prized for its ability to hydrate, support repair and smooth the look of skin over time. Suits most skin types.
Barrier & Soothing
For calming visible redness and strengthening a stressed or reactive barrier. Gentle choices that suit sensitive skin and everyday use.
Centella Asiatica 78 products
Often called cica, a botanical rich in madecassoside and asiaticoside that helps calm visible redness and support the skin barrier.
Ceramides 52 products
Lipids that occur naturally in the skin barrier, where they help lock in moisture and keep irritants out. Topping them up supports a calmer barrier.
Mugwort 25 products
Also called artemisia, a calming botanical traditionally used to soothe and comfort sensitive, reactive skin. Gentle enough for regular use.
Shea Butter 30 products
A rich, nourishing emollient that softens and protects dry skin, helping to cushion the barrier and seal in moisture. A comforting choice for body care.
Firmness & Ageing
For supporting firmness, resilience and a smoother look over time. Retinol and retinal work best introduced slowly and always alongside daily SPF.
Retinol/Retinal 14 products
Forms of vitamin A that encourage skin cell turnover and support collagen, softening the look of fine lines and refining texture over time. Retinal (retinaldehyde) is a closely related form that works on the same pathway.
Peptides 47 products
Chains of amino acids that signal the skin to support firmness and resilience, helping to soften the look of fine lines. Gentle and well tolerated.
PDRN 19 products
Polynucleotides, traditionally derived from salmon, valued for supporting skin renewal, hydration and a firmer, more rejuvenated look.
Vegan PDRN 2 products
Plant- and ferment-derived polynucleotides offering the renewing, hydrating benefits associated with PDRN, with no animal-derived ingredients.
Collagen 45 products
The protein that gives skin its firmness and bounce. Topical collagen and peptide formulas aim to support a plumper, more supple-looking complexion.
Ginseng 16 products
An antioxidant-rich root with a long history in skincare, valued for helping skin look firmer, brighter and more revitalised.
Eyes & Dark Circles
Targeted actives for the delicate eye area, where the goal is a brighter, less puffy, more rested look.
Caffeine 17 products
In eye care, caffeine helps the under-eye area look more awake and de-puffed, softening the appearance of shadows for a brighter, more rested look.
Scalp Care & Hair Growth
Actives that work at the root, supporting a healthier scalp and the look of fuller, denser hair.
Caffeine 17 products
In scalp and hair care, caffeine is used to energise the scalp and support the look of fuller, thicker hair, a common addition to root and density-focused formulas.
PDRN 19 products
Beyond skincare, PDRN appears in scalp ampoules and treatments, where its polynucleotides are used to support a healthier scalp and the look of revitalised, fuller hair.
Peptides 47 products
In scalp and hair care, peptides are used to support the scalp environment and the look of stronger, fuller-feeling hair, working alongside other root-focused actives.
All ingredients, A to Z
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