Specialty Ingredient Glossary

Composed of two plant extracts working synergistically to visibly reduce the appearance and volume of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet, and minimize the fold of the upper eyelid for a smoother appearance. Corrects discoloration to fade dark circles.

*Beautifeye™ is a trademark of Sederma, Inc.

A proprietary blend of specialty ingredients that helps provide ongoing relief from sensitivity and the appearance of redness. Specialty ingredients include: Niacinamide, Ginger Root Extract and Bisabolol, Vital Et™, Maxnolia, CM-Glucan Forte, and Native Essence™

A soothing agent derived from chamomile oil that helps to calm and condition the skin.

Calming antioxidant that reduces dryness and improves resilience.

An antioxidant that nourishes skin with Omega 3-6-9 and shields from oxidative particles, providing a more rejuvenated and softer complexion.

Helps boost circulation and reduces puffiness so skin appears fresh and awakened + Helps to tighten and brighten the appearance of skin.

Help keep skin hydrated and luminous.

A healing, relaxing, and smoothing botanical essence with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits to improve facial skin. Known to reduce fine lines and puffiness, cleanse pores, and give a healthy glow by helping to heal visible facial capillaries.

A derivative of baker’s yeast ß-glucan, this ingredient helps calm sensitive and red skin while helping to reduce dryness and enhance the skin barrier.

*CM-Glucan Forte is a trademark of Mibelle Biochemistry.

Time-release peptide that increases moisturization and harmonizes skin's maturation and renewal process to smooth and even the skin's surface.

*Crystalide is a trademark of Sederma, Inc.

Extends wear by enhancing adherence and water resistance.

A special formulation of water containing hydrogen molecules that are twice as heavy as compared to those in ordinary water and more resistant to evaporation for increased hydration. When applied to the surface, these molecules are absorbed through the skin and work from within to promote moisture retention and provide a 'plumping' effect.

An exclusive blend of 10 potent peptides that helps to build collagen and addresses the visible signs of aging.

A well-known humectant that draws in, retains, and balances moisture in the skin while supporting skin barrier health to improve the appearance of skin texture.

Antioxidant that protects from environmental aggressors and helps calm and soothe skin.

Powerful antioxidant rich in phytonutrients, vitamins & trace minerals and composed of complex peptidoglycans (PGNs) that acts as a prebiotic by feeding the good bacteria.

Helps to restore and reinforce moisture in the skin and defend against the signs of aging.

Helps smooth skin and improve moisture.

Improves skin's adaptive responses to increase protection from indoor and outdoor light damage.

This combination of tara tannins (a powerful antioxidant) and organic sunflower sprouts helps to protect skin against the aging effects of infrared radiation (IR).

Most commonly used as cosmetic colorants, these micronized pigments also help protect skin from damage and photoaging caused by blue (HEV) light.

A synthetically-cultivated calcified red seaweed (algae) extract containing a potent blend of minerals and nutrients to support skin firmness.
+ Supports the appearance of dermal density for a visual improvement in skin laxity
+ Helps to improve skin smoothness and reduce the appearance of crow’s feet
+ Promotes healthy collagen and enhanced barrier integrity for total skin firming effect

Increases moisturization and helps support skin barrier health.

Nourishing, nutrient dense emollient hydrator protects hair shaft.

A powerful antioxidant that helps prevent skin aging due to pollution and other environmental aggressors.

*LIPOCHROMAN™ is a trademark of the Lubrizol Corporation or its affiliates

A highly effective, patented formula that is clinically tested to address the multi-phase pigmentation process that leads to the appearance of skin discoloration.

Probiotic-like ferment created from probiotic bacteria, lactobacillus plantarum. Favors the beneficial bacteria while discouraging harmful bacteria. Under patented technology, rich in peptidoglycans (PGNs) and lipotechoic acid (LTA) which induce beta-defensins.

Helps condition the lips for a smoother, more plumped appearance.

Based on Magnolia bark extract, this ingredient helps reduce the appearance of skin redness and hydrates the visibly firmer skin.

*MAXnolia is a trademark of Mibelle Biochemistry

High molecular weight emollient with a 95% long-chain fatty acid profile offering rich, long-lasting moisture and high stability against oxidation and heat.

Help keep skin hydrated and luminous.

Blend of nourishing vitamins that help to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and guard against damaging free radicals.

A marine plant extract from sea fennel with unique survival capabilities that helps restore water balance and improve the appearance of skin radiance and smoothness.

*Native Essence™ is a registered trademark of SEPPIC

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is well-known for helping soothe skin, aid the skin barrier, reduce the appearance of redness/blotchiness, balance sebum production and improve the appearance of skin imperfections.

Containing plant-based hyaluronic acid and betaine, NS Phytomoist addresses hydration and overall suppleness of skin and helps maintain water balance over time. 4x more hydrating than hyaluronic acid

Helps to soften and smooth skin's texture.

Provides a subtle, luminous sheen for a lit-from-within-glow.

Helps improve skin firmness and texture

A plant extract which helps to soothe and calm skin while helping to protect against the effects of infrared radiation.

Rich in antioxidants (flavonoids), polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals which help to soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive skin.

Also known as grapefruit extract.
Encourages gentle sloughing off of dead skin cells.

Strengthening pro-vitamin B5 improves moisture retention and elasticity while thickening the hair.

High-purity sugarcane-derived emollient helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines while promoting skin brightness, moisturization and barrier health.

Natural botanical extract that helps even skin tone by reducing the appearance of discoloration in the skin.

Helps to remove excess oil.

A “superfood”, powerful botanical humectant rich in vitamins and minerals which promotes skin hydration, elasticity, and skin soothing benefits.

Highly elastic, sponge-like particles that allow for absorption of excess surface oil. This powder blurs imperfections and minimizes pores to soften appearance of skin texture.

Also known as Snow Mushroom Extract.

Significantly more hydrating than hyaluronic acid, this extract is proven to provide immediate hydration and improve skin’s ability to retain moisture. Also, helps provide antioxidant support to defend against premature skin aging.

A powerful blend of peptides and vitamins shown to address such concerns as under-eye bags dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness in as little as 7 days with visible results.

*SYN-EYE® is a registered trademark of DSM.

High purity sugarcane-derived emollient helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines while promoting skin brightness, moisturizing and barrier health.

Sunscreen and Free Radical Defense Defends against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

A combination of three different molecular weight fractions of natural hyaluronic acid produced through fermentation. Multiple molecule weights enable penetration at various layers of the skin, providing hydration on the surface and into the layers of the epidermis.

A natural rhubarb extract that helps even skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots on the skin's surface and brightens complexion.

Helps create a non-irritating moisture barrier on the surface of the skin for a hydrated and youthful appearance.

A powerful, natural marine ferment that enhances skin's natural barrier by defending against infrared rays and helping to support melanin balance.

*Venuceane is a trademark of Sederma, Inc.

This bio-available form of vitamin E, combining tocopherol phosphate with disodium lauriminodipropionate, provides antioxidant support while helping to calm skin both prior to and following UV exposure.

*Vital ET™ is a trademark of Ashland Global Holdings.

A powerful antioxidant that helps guard against free radical damage.

A botanical essence that promotes beautiful and glowing skin with a toning effect to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for use on most skin types — combination, dry, oily, and especially aging — and known to help regenerate cells to promote clear skin.

Sunscreen and Free Radical Defense Defends against harmful UVA and UVB rays.