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  1. 5-HTP

    Anti-Aging

    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).

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  2. Acai Berry

    Antioxidant Hydrating

    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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Alpha Hydroxy Acids

    Exfoliating Renewing Brightening

    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.

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  6. Apple Fruit Extract

    Exfoliating Smoothing

    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.

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  7. Avocado Oil

    Calming Antioxidant

    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...

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  8. Azelaic Acid

    Balancing Oil Control Calming

    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.

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  9. Bisabolol

    Soothing

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

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  10. Caffeine

    Brightening

    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.

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  11. Ceramide NP

    Moisturizing

    Ceramide NP is one of the most beneficial Ceramides for the skin. It helps improve moisturization, elasticity, and the skin barrier function.

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  12. Chamomile

    Soothing Antioxidant

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

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

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  13. Chamomile

    Soothing Antioxidant

    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!

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  14. Coco-Betaine

    Cleansing

    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.

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  15. Fructose

    Hydrating

    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.

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  16. Ginger Root Extract

    Soothing Antioxidant

    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.

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  17. Ginger Root Extract

    Soothing Antioxidant

    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.

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  18. Glycerin

    Hydrating

    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.

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  19. Glycogen

    Moisturizing Anti-Aging

    Glycogen provides long-lasting moisturization due to its ability to hold water for long periods. It helps to energize 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.

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  20. Grape Seed Oil

    Calming Antioxidant Moisturizing

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

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

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  21. Grape Seed Oil

    Calming Antioxidant Moisturising

    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.

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  22. Grapefruit

    Antioxidant

    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.

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  23. Hyaluronic Acid

    Hydrating Plumping

    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.

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  24. 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 ...

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  25. 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.

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  26. 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.

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  27. Kaolin

    Oil Control

    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.

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  28. Lactic Acid

    Exfoliating

    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.

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  29. Magnesium PCA

    Hydrating

    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.

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  30. Malic Acid

    Exfoliating Smoothing

    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.

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  31. Niacinamide

    Antioxidant Anti-Aging Moisturizing

    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-aging and moisturizing the skin.

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  32. Pineapple Fruit Extract

    Hydrating Exfoliating

    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.

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  33. Polyglutamic Acid

    Hydrating Barrier Protecting

    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.

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  34. Pomegranate Extract

    Antioxidant

    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.

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  35. 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...

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  36. Prickly Pear Seed Oil

    Antioxidant Brightening Anti-Aging Moisturising

    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.

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  37. Pure Peptide

    Anti-Aging

    Name on ingredients list: Tripeptide-29

    Pure Peptide refers to a specific trio of amino acids. 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.

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  38. Reishi Mushroom

    Hydrating Antioxidant Soothing Balancing

    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...

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  39. Retinol

    Anti-Aging Renewing Smoothing Brightening

    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 aging and reverse them if they have already appeared.

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  40. Rice Bran Extract

    Soothing Hydrating Antioxidant

    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.

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  41. 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.

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  42. Salicylic Acid

    Exfoliating Brightening

    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 breakouts.

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  43. Sea Buckthorn

    Hydrating Smoothing Antioxidant

    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.

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  44. Seaweed Extract

    Anti-Aging

    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.

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  45. Shiitake Mushroom

    Hydrating Antioxidant Soothing

    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...

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  46. Snow Algae

    Hydrating Barrier Strengthening Anti-Aging

    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.

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  47. Sodium Lauroyl Amino Acids

    Cleansing Barrier Protecying Soothing

    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!

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  48. Squalane

    Moisturising Anti-aging

    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.

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  49. Strawberry Seed Oil

    Moisturising Antioxidant Soothing

    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.

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  50. Sugar Complex

    Hydrating Barrier Protecting

    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.

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  51. Super Grains Extract

    Balancing Antioxidant

    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.

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  52. Tasmanian Pepperberry

    Soothing Antioxidant

    Name on ingredients list: Tasmannia Lanceolata (Tasmanian Pepperberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract

    Tasmanian Pepperberry helps to soothe and calm the skin instantly and is rich in antioxidants. This super berry contains a powerful active ingredient called polygodial, an effective anti-inflammatory agent.

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  53. Name on ingredients list: Collagen

    Vegetable Collagen provides anti-aging 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.

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  54. Vitamin C

    Antioxidant Anti-Aging Brightening

    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.

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  55. Vitamin E

    Antiodiant

    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.

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  56. 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.

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  57. Witch Hazel

    Antioxidant Oil Control

    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.

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  58. Zinc PCA

    Balancing Oil-Control Hydration

    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.

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