Active ingredients.
2009 ingredients in this category. Found in products across our database.
What are active ingredients?
Active ingredients are the hard workers of any skincare formula. These are the compounds clinically shown to target specific skin concerns — from retinol smoothing fine lines to niacinamide evening out skin tone. Their position in the INCI list matters: the higher up, the more concentrated they are.
Most common active ingredients
Tocopherol
Vitamin E antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Stable vitamin E for skin protection
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier
Allantoin
Soothing anti-irritant
Arginine
Adenosine
Anti-wrinkle and skin-smoothing peptide
Ceramide Np
Barrier-strengthening lipid
Lactic Acid
Gentle AHA that hydrates while exfoliating
Salicylic Acid
BHA that unclogs pores and reduces breakouts
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract — antioxidant and anti-inflammatory