Ingredient guide
What's actually in your skincare — without the jargon.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydration
A humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water — the gold standard for plumping hydration.
DrySensitiveAllNiacinamide
Pores · Brightness
A form of vitamin B3 that calms redness, refines pores, and evens tone. Plays well with most actives.
OilyCombinationSensitiveRetinol
Aging · Texture
A vitamin A derivative that speeds cell turnover. Powerhouse for fine lines, texture, and acne — start slow.
NormalOilyCombinationVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Brightness · Antioxidant
An antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and boosts SPF protection. Use mornings.
AllSalicylic Acid (BHA)
Acne · Pores
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears pores from the inside out. Best for breakout-prone skin.
OilyCombinationGlycolic Acid (AHA)
Texture · Dullness
A surface exfoliant that smooths, brightens, and evens tone. Always pair with daily SPF.
NormalCombinationCeramides
Barrier · Sensitivity
Lipid molecules that rebuild your skin barrier. Essential if you've over-exfoliated or have eczema.
DrySensitiveAllPeptides
Firmness · Aging
Short chains of amino acids that signal your skin to produce more collagen. Gentle and well-tolerated.
AllSqualane
Hydration · Barrier
A lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that mimics your skin's natural sebum.
DryCombinationZinc Oxide (SPF)
Sun Protection
A mineral sunscreen that physically blocks UV rays. Safe for sensitive skin and reefs.
AllAzelaic Acid
Redness · Acne · Dark Spots
A multi-tasker that calms redness, fights acne, and fades hyperpigmentation. Pregnancy-safe.
SensitiveAllBakuchiol
Aging · Sensitive Alternative to Retinol
A plant-derived alternative to retinol with similar firming benefits — gentler and pregnancy-safe.
SensitiveAll
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydration
A humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water — the gold standard for plumping hydration.
Niacinamide
Pores · Brightness
A form of vitamin B3 that calms redness, refines pores, and evens tone. Plays well with most actives.
Retinol
Aging · Texture
A vitamin A derivative that speeds cell turnover. Powerhouse for fine lines, texture, and acne — start slow.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Brightness · Antioxidant
An antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and boosts SPF protection. Use mornings.
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
Acne · Pores
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears pores from the inside out. Best for breakout-prone skin.
Glycolic Acid (AHA)
Texture · Dullness
A surface exfoliant that smooths, brightens, and evens tone. Always pair with daily SPF.
Ceramides
Barrier · Sensitivity
Lipid molecules that rebuild your skin barrier. Essential if you've over-exfoliated or have eczema.
Peptides
Firmness · Aging
Short chains of amino acids that signal your skin to produce more collagen. Gentle and well-tolerated.
Squalane
Hydration · Barrier
A lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that mimics your skin's natural sebum.
Zinc Oxide (SPF)
Sun Protection
A mineral sunscreen that physically blocks UV rays. Safe for sensitive skin and reefs.
Azelaic Acid
Redness · Acne · Dark Spots
A multi-tasker that calms redness, fights acne, and fades hyperpigmentation. Pregnancy-safe.
Bakuchiol
Aging · Sensitive Alternative to Retinol
A plant-derived alternative to retinol with similar firming benefits — gentler and pregnancy-safe.
