Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening Serum

A polyethoxylated glycerin derivative (26 ethylene oxide units) that provides humectant hydration and improves texture.

Pure vitamin C; a potent antioxidant and brightener.

A stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative gentle enough for acne-prone skin.

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

A stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid in skin. Gentler and more shelf-stable than pure L-ascorbic acid.

Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.

A tripeptide antioxidant valued in skincare for its skin-brightening and free-radical-scavenging effects.

A botanical root extract used to calm and soothe irritated skin.

Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.

A plant antioxidant that stabilizes and boosts vitamins C and E.

A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.

A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.

A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.

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

An extract from the fruit of the common fig (Ficus carica) used for its humectant and antioxidant properties, contributing to skin softness and hydration.

A gentler AHA that also has humectant properties.

The smallest AHA; a potent surface exfoliant.

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that exfoliates gently and hydrates.

An isoflavone-rich kudzu root extract that provides antioxidant protection and soothes skin.

An extract from the leaves of Pinus palustris (longleaf pine), used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin conditioning agent.

A root extract from the David's elm tree (Ulmus davidiana), a K-beauty botanical valued for its soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

An extract from evening primrose flowers with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, distinct from the GLA-rich seed oil.

A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.

A synthetic hexapeptide (trade name Melitane) that activates the alpha-MSH receptor pathway to stimulate melanin synthesis and support an even skin tone.

An extract from persimmon (Diospyros kaki) leaves rich in triterpenoids, tannins, and ursolic acid, used in K-beauty products for antioxidant, soothing, and mild brightening effects.

Undissolved native collagen protein used in cosmetics as a humectant and film-former that conditions the skin surface; distinct from hydrolyzed or soluble collagen forms.

An extract from Vitis vinifera grape fruit, rich in polyphenols (resveratrol, proanthocyanidins, flavonoids) that delivers antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.

A synthetic dipeptide of two glycine residues (glycylglycine) used as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.

A plant-derived polyphenol (from oak bark, chestnut, and other sources) with astringent, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties used in pore-refining and soothing formulations.

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

A root extract of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), the richest natural source of resveratrol, used for antioxidant protection and brightening in skincare.

Extract from Coffea arabica (coffee) seeds. Rich in chlorogenic acids, caffeine, and polyphenols. Provides antioxidant protection and mild brightening effect. Used in serums and anti-aging products.

A polyphenol-rich antioxidant that also calms skin.

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

Extract from the pericarp of Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper / Sansho). Used in Japanese traditional medicine. Contains alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenes with soothing and antioxidant properties.

A sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a humectant and antioxidant in cosmetics, contributing to skin hydration and supporting the skin's own defense mechanisms.

Alpha-lipoic acid, a fast-acting antioxidant that is both water- and fat-soluble, letting it work throughout the skin to neutralize free radicals.

A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.

A short synthetic tripeptide that mimics a collagen fragment, used in anti-aging formulations to support collagen production and skin resilience.

A stable, gentle vitamin C derivative that brightens and provides antioxidant support.

An oil-soluble, highly stable vitamin C derivative that penetrates well and converts to ascorbic acid in skin. The vitamin C active in Melano CC.

An extract of anemarrhena root, a traditional East Asian botanical rich in mangiferin and steroidal saponins, used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in K-beauty formulas.

An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.

A fermentation-derived extract from Sphingomonas bacteria that produces polysaccharides providing hydration, barrier support, and soothing effects.

A signal peptide (part of the Matrixyl 3000 system) that helps reduce inflammatory response and supports collagen production for firmer-looking skin.

A signal peptide marketed to support collagen and firmness.

A biomimetic signal peptide of palmitic acid and lysine-valine that stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis through the TGF-beta pathway, improving firmness and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

A synthetic matrikine hexapeptide (Gly-Pro-Gln-Gly-Pro-Gln) that mimics a collagen sequence to stimulate extracellular matrix protein synthesis and support skin regeneration.

A stable amphiphilic vitamin C derivative (combination of ascorbic acid, palmitic acid, and phosphoric acid) that delivers antioxidant and brightening benefits while resisting oxidative degradation.