Ingredient Glossary
Powerhouse ingredients, proven results. Discover the science behind our high-impact formulas.

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Adapinoid®
A slow-release, less irritating third-gen retinoid safe for acne-prone skin
Alfalfa Blend
An antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps visibly firm and smooth
Allantoin
A part of skin's natural moisturizing factor that hydrates to soothe
Amino Acid Complex
Protein building blocks that visibly plump and smooth to boost lip fullness
Arnica
Used in traditional medicine to help heal bruises, this flowering plant soothes dry, red, irritated skin
Azelaic Acid
A brightening agent that visibly reduces redness and improves uneven skin tone
B
Balancing Complex
Zinc PCA, niacinamide, and green tea absorb oil and boost skin's radiance
Bamboo Scrubbers
Natural exfoliators that buff away rough patches for smoother, softer skin
Bentonite Clay
A mineral-rich volcanic clay that draws out dirt and absorbs excess oil
Beta Glucan Complex
A powerful humectant that helps skin retain moisture to hydrate and soothe
C
Caffeine
A natural energizer that helps to visibly reduce puffiness and tighten skin
Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids key for bouncy, moisturized skin and a strong barrier
Coconut Cleansers
Coconut-derived cleansers that lift dirt and oil without stripping skin
Colloidal Oatmeal
Finely ground oatmeal that forms a protective barrier on skin
Copper-Binding Peptide Solution
Structure-boosting peptides that visibly improve firmness and elasticity
Cupuaçu Butter
A natural, fatty acid-rich plant butter that locks in moisture to nourish
E
Ectoin
A water-binding molecule that thrives in extreme, harsh environments and keeps skin hydrated and resilient
F
Fruit Acid Complex
Natural fruit acids revive dull skin to restore its natural glow
G
Glycerin
A water-attracting humectant that hydrates and helps skin retain moisture
Glycolic Acid
Derms' gold standard exfoliating acid to brighten and smooth skin's surface
Growth Factor Peptide Solution
Biomimetic vegan peptides that visibly improve wrinkles and elasticity
H
Heptapeptide Solution
Prebiotic peptides that support the barrier for healthy-looking skin
Humectant Blend
Multiple moisture-replenishers that deposit instant, lasting hydration
Hyaluronic Acid
A naturally occurring humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water
I
Illipe Butter
A fatty acid-rich plant butter known to deliver long-lasting moisture
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Lactic Acid
An exfoliating acid found naturally in skin that gently smooths its surface
Lipid Complex
Fatty acid-rich oils and sterols that restore moisture barrier strength
N
Niacinamide
A multi-tasking B vitamin that visibly minimizes pores and evens skin tone
O
Oat Complex
A deeply hydrating, triple-oat blend that soothes dry, stressed skin
P
Peptide Solution
Barrier-repair protein-builders that weightlessly help skin retain moisture
PGA Peptide Solution
Peptides that hold up to 5000x their weight in water to restore bounce
Pharmaceutical-Grade Petrolatum
A protective occlusive that locks in moisture to relieve dry, cracked skin
Phyto Exosomes
Biomimetic exosome capsules deliver a prebiotic extract for visible renewal
Plant Oil Blend
Natural plant oils that restore skin's healthy glow
Prebiotic Solution
Biocompatible sugars that help strengthen skin's barrier and boost hydration
R
Recovery Complex
Ectoin, arnica, and allantoin help soothe and replenish dry, depleted skin
Restoring Complex
Niacinamide and peptides team up to visibly refine pores and plump skin
Red Algae Blend
Hydrating extract from a jelly-like marine organism that boosts radiance
S
Saccharide Isomerate
Biomimetic water-binding sugars that deposit deep, lasting hydration
Salicylic Acid
An oil-soluble BHA exfoliant that unclogs pores for smoother, softer skin
Shea Butter
A fatty acid-rich plant butter that smooths over dryness and rough patches
Sterols
Skin-identical lipids (like cholesterol) lock in moisture and reinforce the skin barrier
Squalene
Bioidentical to sebum, this plant-derived oil restores natural moisture
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Important to Know
Some of our ingredient sources call their squalene "squalane". Both spellings are correct for this ingredient! All versions that we use are plant based, and may be derived from olive or sugarcane.
T
Triple Lipid Complex
Ceramides, sterols and fatty acids mimic skin's barrier to lock in moisture
Z
Zinc PCA
A mineral-humectant combo that soothes skin and helps reduce excess oil