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Skincare Ingredient Glossary Skincare Ingredient Glossary

Discover the benefits of science-backed ingredients used to formulate our products including hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and more and learn how to incorporate them into your skincare routine. Discover the benefits of science-backed ingredients used to formulate our products including hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and more and learn how to incorporate them into your skincare routine.

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    Explore All Ingredients

    Explore the ingredients in our skincare formulas. Read about our ingredients from baicalin to zinc oxide and uncover how each
    one works to improve specific skin concerns.

    Aerated Silica

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Acetyl Hexapeptide

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    Featured In: P-TIOX


    Aerated Silica

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Aerated Silica

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    Featured In: Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50


    Algae Extracts

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Algae Extracts

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    Featured In: Daily Moisture


    Artemia Salina

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Artemia Salina

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    Featured In: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50


    Avobenzone

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Avobenzone

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    Azelaic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Azelaic Acid

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    Featured In: Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment


    Baicalin

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Baicalin

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    Featured In: Resveratrol B E



    Blueberry Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Blueberry Extract

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced, A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles

    Ceramides

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ceramides

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    Featured In: Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2


    Cucumber Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Cucumber Extract

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    Featured In: Phyto Corrective Gel, Phyto Corrective Mask


    Citric Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Citric Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Serum


    Dioic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Dioic Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Serum


    Dipeptide Diaminobutyrorl

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl

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    Featured In: P-TIOX


    Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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    Featured In: Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier (H.A.)



    Ellagic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ellagic Acid

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    Fatty Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Fatty Acid

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    Featured In: Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2


    Ferulic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ferulic Acid

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    Featured In: C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid


    Glaucine

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glaucine

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    Featured In: Tripeptide-R Neck Repair


    Glycerin

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glycerin

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    Featured In: Metacell Renewal B3, Phyto Corrective Essence Mist

    Glycolic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glycolic Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Cleanser, Catalyst



    Homosalate

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Homosalate

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    Hyaluronic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hyaluronic Acid

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    Featured In: Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier (H.A.), Hydrating B5 Gel

    Hydroxethyl Urea

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hydroxethyl Urea

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    Featured In: Retexturing Activator



    Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

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    Impregnated Biocellulose Fibers

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Impregnated Biocellulose Fibers

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    Featured In: Hydrating B5 Mask


    Kombucha

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Kombucha

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    Featured In: Retexturing Activator



    Kojic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Kojic Acid

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    Featured In: Discoloration Defense

    Laminaria Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Laminaria Extract

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    Featured In: P-TIOX

    LHA (Caproloyl Salicylic Acid)

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    LHA (Caproloyl Salicylic Acid)

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    Featured In: LHA Serum, LHA Cleansing Gel

    Natural Cholesterol

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Natural Cholesterol

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    Featured In: LHA Serum, LHA Cleansing Gel


    Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced, Metacell Renewal B3

    Octisalate

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Octisalate

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    Featured In: Physical Fusion UV Defense


    Octocrylene

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Octocrylene

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    Featured In: Physical Fusion UV Defense



    Olive Leaf Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Olive Leaf Extract

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    Featured In: Phyto Corrective Gel, Phyto Corrective Mask

    Optical Diffusers

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Optical Diffusers

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    Phloretin

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Phloretin

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    Featured In: Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid, Phloretin CF Gel


    Phytic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Phytic Acid

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    Featured In: Catalyst


    Phytosphingosine

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Phytosphingosine

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced


    Proxylane

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Proxylane

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced



    Purple Rice Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Purple Rice Extract

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    Featured In: Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier (H.A.)


    Resveratrol

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Resveratrol

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    Featured In: Resveratrol B E


    Retinol

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Retinol

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    Featured In: Retinol 0.3, Retinol 0.5



    Salicylic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Salicylic Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Serum, Silymarin CF


    Silymarin

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Silymarin

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    Featured In: Silymarin CF


    Sulfonic Acid (HEPES)

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Sulfonic Acid (HEPES)

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced, Simply Clean Oily Skin Cleanser


    Thyme Extract

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Thyme Extract

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    Featured In: Phyto Corrective Gel, Phyto Corrective Mask

    Titanium Dioxide

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Titanium Dioxide

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    Featured In: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50


    Tranexamic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Tranexamic Acid

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    Featured In: Discoloration Defense


    Translucent Color Spheres

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Translucent Color Spheres

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    Featured In: Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

    Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

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    Featured In: C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Aerated Silica

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    Featured In: Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Algae Extracts

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    Featured In: Daily Moisture


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Artemia Salina

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    Featured In: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Avobenzone

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    Featured In: Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Azelaic Acid

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    Featured In: Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Baicalin

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    Featured In: Resveratrol B E


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Blueberry Extract

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    Featured In: A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced, A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ceramides

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    Featured In: Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Cucumber Extract

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    Featured In: Phyto Corrective Gel, Phyto Corrective Mask

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Citric Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Serum


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Dioic Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Serum


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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    Featured In: Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier (H.A.)


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ellagic Acid

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    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Fatty Acid

    READ MORE >

    Featured In: Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Ferulic Acid

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    Featured In: C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glaucine

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    Featured In: Tripeptide-R Neck Repair


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glycerin

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    Featured In: Metacell Renewal B3, Phyto Corrective Essence Mist

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Glycolic Acid

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    Featured In: LHA Cleanser, Catalyst


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Homosalate

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    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hyaluronic Acid

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    Featured In: Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier (H.A.), Hydrating B5 Gel

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hydroxethyl Urea

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    Featured In: Retexturing Activator



    Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

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    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Impregnated Biocellulose Fibers

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    Featured In: Biocellulose Restorative Mask


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Kombucha

    READ MORE >

    Featured In: Retexturing Activator


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Kojic Acid

    READ MORE >

    Featured In: Discoloration Defense


    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    LHA (Caproloyl Salicylic Acid)

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    Featured In: LHA Serum, LHA Cleansing Gel

    Paraben Free

    INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

    Natural Cholesterol

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    Featured In: LHA Serum, LHA Cleansing Gel