Name on ingredients list: Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract

5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a naturally occurring amino acid and the chemical precursor to serotonin (otherwise known as the 'feel-good' hormone).

Name on ingredients list: Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil

Acai is rich in antioxidants, particularly vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E, which help hydrate and restore the skin. It's an ingredient that's well absorbed by the skin and has impressive moisturising capabilities.

Name on ingredients list: Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract

Acerola Cherry is known as a superfood thanks to its rich content of antioxidants and vitamins, including Vitamin C, which is known to boost collagen. The protective and nourishing properties of this ingredient make it ideal for delicate skin whilst it helps improve skin health and appearance.

Name on ingredient list: Charcoal Powder

Not all charcoal is "activated". Charcoal is activated by heating it to a very high temperature. This process causes a change in structure to a fine carbon powder and, as a result, makes it more porous.

Name in ingredients: Angularis (Adzuki Bean) Seed Extract

Rich in natural peptides, Adzuki Beans help to condition and soothe the skin. Their natural skin-barrier-boosting capabilities help to protect and promote a more radiant and even complexion.

Name on INCI: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder

Aloe vera contains 75 potentially active components, it is rich in vitamins and minerals including A, C and E which are antioxidants that fight free radicals. This ingredient is a powerful skin hydrator and is a well-known calming and soothing ingredient.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids, commonly known as AHAs, are a group of acids which exfoliate the skin by helping to shed dead skin cells and encourage the renewal of the skin cell layer. As a result, they help to improve overall texture, skin moisture levels and softness, making the skin appear smoother and brighter.

Name on ingredients list: Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

Apples are rich in Malic Acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), which help to gently exfoliate to achieve a noticeable improvement in the skin’s texture and appearance.

Name on ingredients list: Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Avocado Oil is rich in vitamins A, E, B1, B2 & D, which help to renew the skin and provide antioxidant protection. The skin readily absorbs it, and the fatty acids help to create a water-resistant barrier, protecting the skin against water loss...

Azelaic Acid is a key ingredient for maintaining a healthy, clear complexion. It has a multitude of benefits for blemish-prone skin, including sebum control and helping to prevent hyperpigmentation and post-breakout scars.

Bentonite is a natural clay that helps to absorb excess oil from the skin. The high absorbency of this non-comedogenic material allows it to draw out oils and toxins from pores. It's also extremely rich in minerals to nourish and support healthy skin.

BHAs are similar to AHAs as they both exfoliate the skin, helping it appear smoother and brighter. Salicylic Acid is oil-soluble, meaning it has the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin and exfoliate inside the pore.

Betaine is a natural moisturising factor found in the skin, it helps to balance moisture levels and can strengthen the skin barrier; all while preventing products from feeling sticky and leaving a silky after-feel.

Name on ingredients list: Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum is a multifunctional ingredient that binds water to the epidermis(the top layer of your skin), creating a moisture-binding film to provide intense hydration to the skin.

Bisabolol has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to soothe and calm stressed skin.

Caffeine is a well-known natural stimulant. In cosmetics, it helps to refresh your complexion by reducing puffiness, brightening dark circles and toning the skin.

Name on ingredients: Myrciaria Dubia (Camu-Camu) Fruit Extract

Camu Camu berries help to naturally brighten and even skin tone with their high Vitamin C content. Packed with antioxidants, they also provide protection against UV damage to help fight signs of ageing.

Centella Asiatica, commonly known as Cica, has the ability to increase the natural production of Hyaluronic Acid and elastin in the skin, helping to reduce signs of ageing and boost moisture levels. It also has excellent calming properties to help minimise the appearance of redness and soothe the skin.

Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids a.k.a fatty acids, produced by the skin and act as a key component to the healthy functioning of the skin barrier. Ceramide NP is one of the most beneficial Ceramides for the skin. It helps improve moisturisation, elasticity, and the skin barrier function.

Name on ingredients list: Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Chamomile is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, calming and soothing properties thanks to its active components including bisabolol and flavonoids. Chamomile can therefore help to calm, hydrate and soften the skin; it's a go-to ingredient!

Coco Betaine is a gentle surfactant (cleansing agent) known for its foaming action. It helps prepare the skin for the ingredients to follow without disrupting its natural oil balance.

Name on ingredients list: Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Rich in fatty acids, Cocoa Butter is an emollient that helps to nourish, soothe and smooth the skin. It quickly melts into the skin's surface for rapid hydration and helps to form a physical barrier to protect against moisture loss.

Name on ingredients list: Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Powder

Corn Cob Powder is a natural physical exfoliant that helps to reveal softer skin. It's abrasive enough to offer effective exfoliation to remove dead skin cells but gentle enough not to harm the skin barrier.

Name on ingredients: Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract

Cranberries are known as a superfood as they are packed with powerful antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C and E, as well as essential fatty acids and omegas. This helps to encourage a brighter complexion, reduce redness, protect the skin from environmental stressors...

Name on ingredients list: Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract

Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya, is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin against damage from free radicals. Its high content of Vitamin C helps boost radiance and rejuvenate the skin.

Fructose is a type of sugar with water-binding properties to help keep the skin hydrated. It has humectant properties, meaning it draws in moisture to the skin.

Name on ingredients list: Macrocystis Pyrifera (Giant Kelp) Extract

Giant Kelp Extract helps to support and maintain healthy skin function to achieve softer and suppler skin. It's rich in vitamins and contains oligosaccharides, which help slow skin water loss.

Name on ingredients list: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil

Ginger Root has been used in Chinese and Indian medicines for thousands of years as it is a natural antioxidant. For the skin, it's a multi-functional ingredient that protects, repairs and improves skin smoothness. Along with helping with complexion regularity and homogeneity of challenged and stressed skin.

Name on ingredients list: Eleutherococcus Senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) Root Extract

Ginseng is known for its anti-ageing and skin-brightening properties. It's rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and an excellent ingredient for skin health, helping to balance skin tone for a clearer complexion.

Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the atmosphere, helping to relieve dryness and revitalise the skin. Often used in oil-free formulas, it offers effective long-term hydration without added oil.

Glycogen provides long-lasting moisturisation due to its ability to hold water for long periods. It helps to energise skin cells, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and significantly increases moisture in the upper and lower levels of the skin. It can also improve the stability of emulsions.

Glycolic Acid is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that exfoliates the skin to improve radiance and encourage smoother, softer skin. Glycolic Acid has the smallest molecular size of all the AHAs, which means it can penetrate deeper into the skin to stimulate collagen production.

Name on ingredients: Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Grapefruit promotes healthy skin by balancing sebum production and has natural cleansing properties. It's also naturally high in Vitamin C and rich in antioxidants.

Name on ingredients list:Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Grapeseed Oil is high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, particularly linoleic acid and Vitamin E. This helps to reduce redness and irritation, moisturise the skin and protect against environmental stressors such as UV damage.

Name on ingredients list: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Green Tea Extract is a rich source of antioxidants, which help to protect the skin against environmental stressors, specifically skin-restoring EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) and polyphenols.

Name on ingredients list: Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract

Griffonia Seeds are used to extract 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which is a naturally occurring amino acid and the chemical precursor to serotonin (otherwise known as the 'feel-good' hormone).

Name on ingredients list: Paullinia Cupana (Guarana) Fruit Extract

Guarana is high in antioxidants, particularly Caffeine and Tannins, which help to protect the skin from environmental stressors such as UV damage. The high Caffeine content in Guarana helps to stimulate and refresh the skin. Studies have also indicated Guarana to have potential anti-ageing benefits...

Name on ingredients list: Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil

Hazelnut Oil is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic acid, making it excellent for moisturising the skin and helping to create a physical barrier to protect against moisture loss. Lightweight and nourishing, this oil helps combat dry skin and is easily absorbed without leaving behind residue...

Hectorite is a soft and creamy clay often used to enhance the formula of a product for a thick and decadent texture.

Name on ingredients list: Hematite Extract

Rich in iron, Hematite is a mineral extract which helps increase the production of pro-collagen in the skin to help maintain skin elasticity and combat visible signs of ageing.

Name on ingredients list: Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the atmosphere into the upper layers of the skin. It helps hydrate the skin, retain moisture for longer and provide skin-plumping benefits.

Name on ingredients list: Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the atmosphere to hydrate the skin. A Hyaluronic Acid Cross-polymer involves cross-linking molecules of Hyaluronic Acid, creating a mesh-like network and building a layer of hydration in the uppermost layers of the skin ...

Inulin is a prebiotic that helps to feed and balance the skin microbiome, which can be easily upset by environmental stressors and sometimes active ingredients like acids. A balanced microbiome can help prevent sensitivity issues due to a compromised skin barrier.

Microspheres of Jojoba Esters are used to provide physical exfoliation and are a biodegradable and natural alternative to microbeads and microplastics. They are perfectly round in shape, meaning they offer gentle exfoliation without damaging the skin barrier.

Name on ingredients list: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Jojoba Oil is rich in fatty acids and a 'skin similar' ingredient, meaning its composition is very similar to the oils naturally produced in the skin.

Kaolin is a natural mineral more commonly known as clay. It helps with excess oil absorption, the removal of dirt and impurities, and softening of the skin.

Name on ingredients list: Arginine

L-Arginine is an Amino Acid found naturally in the skin. It helps to support the barrier function of the skin whilst delivering hydration.

Lactic Acid is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that gently exfoliates to renew your complexion and strengthen the skin's barrier. It has humectant properties, meaning it helps to draw in moisture to the skin. Lactic Acid is also commonly used as a pH stabiliser.

Magnesium PCA is a salt-based compound that has anti-fatigue skin-energising properties. PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid) is a salt and Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) that helps bind water to the skin to increase hydration levels.

Malic Acid is a naturally occurring AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that exfoliates the skin to help promote the appearance of healthier-looking and smoother-feeling skin.

Name in ingredients: Limanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

This natural emollient provides skin-softening properties to help achieve a supple and smooth complexion. Its lightweight texture will leave your skin feeling deeply moisturised.

Name on ingredients: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide

A blend of mineral and organic (chemical) filters, which work to both reflect and absorb UV rays to protect the skin from sun damage. Using new-generation encapsulation technology, much lower levels of UV filters can still achieve a high sun-protection factor as the filters evenly cover the skin for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.

Niacinamide is a multifunctional active ingredient and a form of vitamin B3. It has powerful antioxidant properties, promotes collagen production, and has demonstrated effectiveness in both anti-ageing and moisturising the skin.

Name on ingredients list: Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Fruit Extract

Passion Fruit is packed with antioxidants and a great source of naturally occurring Vitamin C. It helps nourish the skin and protect it against harmful environmental stressors for a radiant and rejuvenated complexion.

Name on ingredients list: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Leaf Oil

Peppermint Leaf Oil is an anti-bacterial essential oil. It has natural cleansing properties and, when diluted with other carrier oils, can be used to provide a cooling, soothing sensation to energise the skin and help reduce irritation. It also helps regulate sebum and balance the overproduction of oil along with helping to lock in moisture to keep the skin hydrated.

Name on ingredients list: Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract

Pineapples contain naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). As a result, Pineapple Extract helps to assist with gentle skin exfoliation and hydration for a more even skin tone.

Polyglutamic Acid is a humectant (meaning it draws in moisture to the skin) that promotes healthy skin repair. It has excellent moisturising properties and provides double-ended hydration, drawing moisture into the skin and increasing the production of natural moisturising factors (NMF) for long-term hydration. Its polymer structure helps to create a hydrating film on the surface of the skin.

Name on ingredients list: Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract

Pomegranate Extract is packed with nutrients and antioxidants to help improve the appearance of skin and support a healthy complexion. It also has skin-soothing benefits.

Name on ingredients list: Inulin, Fructose

Prebiotics help to rebalance the skin microbiome, which can be disrupted by environmental stressors (such as UV radiation, temperature, air pollution, cosmetics, etc). Skincare products, especially ones formulated with chemical exfoliants such as acids, can sometimes affect your microbiome. So, it's important to incorporate prebiotics into your skincare routine...

Name on ingredients list: Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil

Prickly Pear Seed Oil is packed with antioxidants and essentially fatty acids, particularly in Vitamin E, K, and linoleic acid. This lightweight oil helps to soothe, nourish, protect and moisturise the skin. The high concentration of vitamins E and K give this ingredient anti-ageing and complexion brightening benefits.

Name on ingredients list: Tripeptide-29

Pure Peptide, or Tripeptide-29, refers to a specific trio of amino acids (glycine, proline and hydroxyproline). Together, they aid collagen synthesis to increase skin cell renewal and boost collagen production, resulting in firmer, plumper skin and reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

Name on ingredients list: Lactobacillus, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment Filtrate

Reishi Mushrooms are known for their high concentration of beta-glucans, which act as humectant moisturisers to hydrate and plump the skin. It's an ingredient rich in powerful antioxidants such as ergothioneine and reduced glutathione, helping to protect the skin against environmental damage...

Name on ingredient list: Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Retinol is a powerhouse ingredient that works to speed up the turnover of skin cells, resulting in more youthful, radiant and even-toned skin. After SPF, Retinol is arguably the most powerful topical ingredient to prevent the signs of premature ageing and reverse them if they have already appeared.

Name on ingredients list: Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract

Rice Bran Extract is often used in formulations to help soften and soothe skin. This hydrating ingredient is rich in Vitamin E and helps to promote brighter skin. Its rich source of antioxidants also helps to protect against environmental stressors.

Saccharide Isomerate offers long-lasting, deep hydration even is washes! It binds to keratin in the skin, maintaining the moisture balance and leaving the skin visibly smoother and healthier.

Name on ingredients list: Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is the most common and well-known Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). It exfoliates the skin, helping it to appear smoother and brighter by speeding up cell turnover. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate deeper into the pores to decongest and target blemishes.

Name on ingredient: Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil

Sea Buckthorn is a nutrient-rich berry which helps to hydrate and smooth the skin. Its high content of essential fatty acids (e.g., linoleic acid) helps to moisturise and restore healthy skin. Sea buckthorn is also packed with antioxidants and is particularly high in vitamins C and E.

Name on ingredients list: Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, Limonium Vulgare (Sea Lavender) Stem Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Algae) Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Horsetail Kelp)

Seaweed is rich in vitamins and minerals that feed the skin. It's also a natural source of Glutamic Acid, an amino acid that helps to produce the peptides needed for collagen synthesis. This makes it a great ingredient for anti-ageing products, helping to have a tightening and lifting effect on the skin.

Name in ingredients: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil

The occlusive properties of Sesame Oil mean it can help trap moisture in the skin for a more youthful glow. It's also naturally rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which help support the healthy functioning of the skin.

Name on ingredients list: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Name on ingredients list: Lactobacillus, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment Filtrate

Shiitake Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, which act as humectant moisturisers to plump and hydrate the skin, along with moisture-barrier reinforcing ceramides. They also contain antioxidants such as Ergothioneine, which promotes cell renewal and Lentinan, which is known to calm the skin and reduce redness...

Name on ingredients: Coenochloris Signiensis Extract

Snow Algae is a species of green algae known for its ability to help soothe, hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. It's an extremophile, meaning it can survive very harsh conditions. It also helps to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin to slow down the signs of ageing.

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids are mild surfactants (cleansing agents) that provide a gentle and soothing cleanse. Rather than leaving your skin feeling dry, these amino acids protect the skin barrier and reduce water loss for a deeply moisturising cleanse!

Natural Squalane is a 100% plant-based emollient that absorbs in the lipidic layer of your skin to provide intense moisturisation and helps to protect against moisture loss. It can also help to improve skin suppleness, leaving the skin with a glow and feeling soft to the touch.

Name on ingredients: Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil

Strawberry Seed Oil is a fast-absorbing oil packed with essential fatty acids to moisturise, soothe and restore the skin. It's also rich in antioxidants that can protect both skin and hair from environmental aggressors such as UV radiation.

Name on ingredients list: Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol

This sugar complex offers 3D hydration by circulating moisture throughout all skin layers and boosting hyaluronic acid. This helps with skin barrier protection, minimising the appearance of fine lines and encouraging softer, smoother skin.

Name on ingredients list: Triticum Spelta (Spelt) Seed Extract, Triticum Turanicum (Khorasan) Seed Extract, Eragrostis Tef (Teff) Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa (Quinoa) Seed Extract

A blend of Spelt, Khorasan, Teff and Quinoa creates an antioxidant-rich extract that helps to even skin tone and protect the skin from environmental damage.

Tocopherols are a natural source of Vitamin E and a potent antioxidant; this makes them great at helping to prevent the effects of free radicals. They also help maintain the product's shelf life, as Vitamin E acts as a preservative booster.

Name on ingredients list: Collagen

Vegetable Collagen provides anti-ageing benefits by improving the firmness and elasticity of the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines, resulting in plumper and more youthful-looking complexion.

Name on ingredients: Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, otherwise known as Ascorbic Acid, is an anti-ageing powerhouse and one of the most effective antioxidants. It has the ability to brighten and even skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and boost collagen production whilst protecting the skin from environmental stressors.

Name on ingredients list: Tocopherol

Tocopherols are a natural source of Vitamin E and a potent antioxidant; this makes them great at helping to prevent the effects of free radicals. They also help maintain the product's shelf life, as Vitamin E acts as a preservative booster.

Volcanic Soil is used to stabilise pure Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) when it comes into contact with water, air and sunlight and delivers it to the epidermis.

Name on ingredients list: Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract

White Willow Bark Extract is known for its soothing and calming benefits and can help the skin appear clearer, smoother and more youthful. It contains natural salicylates, a plant compound similar to Salicylic Acid.

Name on ingredients: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Witch Hazel acts as an astringent (causes tightening of the skin) and is rich in antioxidants, specifically a group of chemicals known as tannins, which can help to minimise pores. When applied to the skin, this ingredient has an oil-controlling, anti-inflammatory, soothing effect. As a result, Witch Hazel can help to calm redness, reduce excess oil and de-puff the skin.

Zinc PCA is a salt-based compound designed to help control oil levels, improve skin congestion, and minimise pore size. PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid) is a Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) that helps bind water to the skin to increase hydration levels.