Reference

Ingredient glossary

309 skincare actives, grouped by what they do. Each one links to what it pairs with and what to keep on a separate day. The same rule set powers the conflict checker and the routine planner.

Exfoliant

Exfoliating acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic) clear away dead surface skin, so what's underneath looks smoother and brighter.

Soothing

Calming actives like centella, panthenol and allantoin dial down visible redness and that tight, irritated feeling.

Hydrating

Humectants such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin draw water into the skin, so it looks plump instead of dry and papery.

Vitamin

Vitamins like Vitamin C and niacinamide (B3) even out tone, fade dark marks and make skin look fresher over time.

Anti-aging

Retinoids and peptides nudge the skin to firm up and soften the look of fine lines with regular use.

Acne

Blemish fighters like salicylic and azelaic acid keep pores clear and take the heat out of breakouts.

Barrier repair

Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids rebuild the skin's outer layer so it holds moisture and shrugs off irritation.

Sun protection

Sunscreen is the one step that protects every result the rest of your routine is working for.

Antioxidant

Antioxidants (Vitamin E, ferulic acid, green tea) mop up the daily pollution and UV stress that dulls and ages skin.

Brightening

Tone-evening actives like alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid and liquorice fade dark spots and old blemish marks.

Guidance based on ingredient data, not medical advice.