Active ingredients.
1126 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
Allantoin
Soothing anti-irritant
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier
Arginine
Lactic Acid
Gentle AHA that hydrates while exfoliating
Adenosine
Anti-wrinkle and skin-smoothing peptide
Ceramide Np
Barrier-strengthening lipid
Salicylic Acid
BHA that unclogs pores and reduces breakouts
Centella (Cica)
Centella Asiatica Extract
Barrier-supporting botanical extract that contains asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid.