Ingredient library

A mild nonionic alkyl glucoside surfactant derived from C8/C10 fatty alcohols and glucose, used for gentle cleansing and emulsification.

Heat-treated sugar used in cosmetics as a colorant to impart brown tones to toners, serums, and other products.

A synthetic polymer used to gel and stabilize formulas.

An extract of balloon vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) containing phytosterols and triterpenes with cortisone-like anti-inflammatory activity, widely used in products for atopic and sensitive skin.

A papaya fruit extract containing the enzyme papain that gently exfoliates the skin surface.

A natural red pigment (CI 75470) extracted from cochineal insects; used to create red and pink shades in makeup and skincare tints.

A dipeptide antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and protect proteins from glycation, supporting skin resilience over time.

A natural polysaccharide gum extracted from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds (also called locust bean gum), used as a gentle thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic serums and gels.

A sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed, used as a thickener, stabilizer, and mild film-forming agent in cosmetic and skincare formulas.

Extract from Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) flowers or seeds. Contains carthamin and other flavonoids with antioxidant activity. Used in Transino and Shiseido products for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

An extract from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) flowers rich in flavonoids that provides antioxidant and soothing benefits to the skin.

Intact oil bodies (oleosomes) from Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seeds; natural lipid nanoparticles that deliver linoleic acid and other fatty acids in a controlled-release format for superior emolliency.

Extract from the leaves of Cassia alata (empress candle plant / senna alata), a pantropical plant used in traditional medicine; provides antifungal and antioxidant flavonoids in prestige multi-botanical formulas.

An extract from the shells of Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) rich in ellagitannins and polyphenols, used for antioxidant and mild astringent effects in skincare.

An extract from the seeds of the European chestnut (Castanea sativa) containing antioxidant polyphenols and tannins, used to protect and condition skin.

A naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in cedar essential oil and other conifers, used in cosmetics primarily as a fragrance ingredient with a warm, woody, cedarwood character.

An essential oil steam-distilled from the bark of Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar), used primarily as a woody fragrance ingredient with warm, balsamic notes.

The primary structural polymer of plant cell walls, used in cosmetics as a thickener, stabiliser, and texture agent. Entirely inert and gentle on skin.

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), a water-soluble cellulose derivative used to thicken, stabilize, and texture aqueous cosmetic formulas.

An extract from cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) blooms, rich in anthocyanins, apigenin, and quercetin. Used in cosmetics for gentle soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Common in eye-area and sensitive skin products.

Extract from the seeds of the cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), distinct from the more common flower extract. The seed extract is used in Elixir serums for antioxidant conditioning.

A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.

Plant-cell-culture-derived extracellular vesicles (exosome-like) from Centella asiatica callus, carrying bioactive lipids, proteins, and miRNAs that stimulate skin repair, collagen synthesis, and barrier recovery.

A comprehensive extract from the aerial portions (flower, leaf, and stem) of Centella asiatica — distinct from root-focused or unspecified 'Centella Asiatica Extract'. Delivering the full spectrum of the plant's triterpenoid saponins alongside flavonoids and polyphenols from all above-ground tissues. Particularly popular in Laneige's barrier-focused sleeping mask line for its soothing and barrier-repairing benefits.