Skincare Ingredient Glossary
Do you know your AHAs from your BHAs? Can’t quite get to grips with the difference between natural, organic and vegan? And, what’s all the hype about hyaluronic acid?
Deciphering the labels of skincare products can be overwhelming. With lengthy ingredient lists, and then the task of aligning them with your skin concerns and preferences, it can all become a bit of a headache.
Luckily, we’re well-versed in skincare and are here to help you out. Our skincare ingredient glossary is your ultimate guide to mastering beauty jargon. Get to know the latest beauty buzzwords, terminology and trends, so that you can shop for skincare with confidence.
- Acai Berry
- AHAs
- Alcohol Free
- Algae
- Allantoin
- Almond Oil
- Aloe Vera
- Aluminum Free
- Ammonia Free
- Arbutin
- Argan Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Azelaic Acid
- Bakuchiol
- B Corp Certified
- Bentonite Clay
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- BHAs
- Biotin
- Caffeine
- Calendula Oil
- Castor Oil
- CBD Oil
- Centella Asiatica
- Ceramide
- Chamomile
- Charcoal
- Citric Acid
- Clay
- Cocoa Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Coenzyme Q10
- Collagen
- Colorant Free
- Cruelty Free
- Dermatologically Tested
- Dimethicone
- Eco Friendly
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Fair Trade
- Ferulic Acid
- Fragrance Free
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Gluten Free
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Goji Berry
- Grapeseed Oil
- Green Tea
- Halal Certified
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hypoallergenic
- Jojoba Oil
- Kaolin
- Keratin
- Kojic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Lanolin
- Lavender Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Liquorice
- Macadamia Oil
- Malic Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Marula Oil
- Microbead Free
- Microbiome
- Mineral Oil Free
- Moringa
- Natural
- Neroli Oil
- Niacinamide
- Non-acnegenic
- Non-Comedogenic
- Nut Free
- Oil Free
- Oleic Acid
- Olive Oil
- Ophthalmologist Tested
- Organic
- Palm Oil Free
- Panthenol
- Paraben Free
- Paraffin Free
- Patchouli Oil
- PEG Free
- Peptides
- Peroxide Free
- Petroleum Free
- PHAs
- Phthalates Free
- Plastic-Free
- Probiotics
- Reef Safe
- Retinol
- Rosehip Oil
- Rose Oil
- Salicylic Acid
- Selenium
- Shea Butter
- Silicone Free
- SLES Free
- SLS Free
- Squalane
- Stearic Acid
- Sulfate Free
- Sunflower Oil
- Talc Free
- Tea Tree Oil
- Tranexamic Acid
- Unscented
- Vegan Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin F
- Vitamin K
- Water-Free
- Witch Hazel
- Ylang Ylang Oil
- Zinc