Ingredients · Catalogue
Documented profiles of ingredients. Check features, provenance and sources to make informed comparisons.
AI-generated conceptual illustrationGlycolic acid
A water-based reference toner with 7% glycolic acid is classified as an AHA. The figure and format apply only to that product. Retaining both details helps avoid incomplete comparisons. This entry explains the ingredient name without prescribing frequencies, transferring routines between formulas, or claiming that the editorial team has verified its results.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationHyaluronic acid
A documented hyaluronic acid formula with B5 and ceramides shows why it matters to retain the full name and version of a product when comparing information. The presence of this ingredient alone does not describe an entire formula. This serum has not been tested here, and commercial results are not being applied to other cosmetics.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationLactic acid
Lactic acid is classified as an alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA, and described as having exfoliating and humectant functions. This entry introduces cosmetic vocabulary for reading packaging and distinguishing ingredient names. It does not set out an application routine or a combination of active ingredients: those details belong to the specific product and its instructions, and no formula has been tested here.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationOrganic Cosmetics: Label Context
In the United States, authority over cosmetics is distinct from that of the USDA organic program, and an ingredient’s origin alone does not determine its safety. This entry helps distinguish origin, certification, and product properties. It does not automatically apply that framework to other markets or attribute certifications to brands; each claim requires identifying the relevant standard and documentation.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationSqualane
The squalane in the documented formula has a declared plant origin and is sourced from sugarcane. This information applies to that formula and cannot be generalized to all products using the ingredient. Ingredient identity and declared origin should be considered separately. This is documentary information, without a firsthand efficacy assessment or an assessment of a routine’s suitability based on a single ingredient.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationFragrance in cosmetics
Fragrances appear in different cosmetic categories, and some products called unscented may include them to mask odors from other components. This entry encourages readers to distinguish a sensory description from formulation information. It reflects the U.S. context and does not evaluate a particular brand. No conclusions are drawn about individual tolerance or the absence of ingredients based on perceived scent.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationHypoallergenic: understanding the claim
In the United States, the term hypoallergenic has no specific federal definition. This context helps readers understand a marketing claim without interpreting it as a guarantee that reactions will not occur. Its scope is limited to the United States and does not describe all jurisdictions. To assess a specific product, it is useful to consult its documentation and ingredient list.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationReading a Cosmetic Label
Cosmetic labeling in the United States includes elements such as identity, quantity, and the ingredient list. This entry serves as an exercise in reading documentation, with an explicitly defined geographic scope. When comparing products, keep the full name and version of the packaging consulted. This entry does not replace the manufacturer’s information and is not presented as a summary of European regulations.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationNiacinamide
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. A water-based reference serum includes niacinamide and zinc PCA, and its information makes it possible to check the ingredient names. This example helps identify the term on packaging without attributing the same results to every product containing niacinamide. Choosing a formula requires its complete information, not a promise based on a single ingredient.
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AI-generated conceptual illustrationParabens and Preservation
Parabens are a family of substances used as preservatives in cosmetics. They serve this function, and names such as methylparaben and propylparaben can be recognized on a label. This entry offers vocabulary for interpreting a formula without classifying products as good or bad based on a single word. The safety of any specific formula has not been evaluated, and no replacement is proposed.
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