Tone/Texture Ingredients
2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
May fade dark spots and dullness for a brighter, more even look.
Acetyl Carnosine
An antioxidant peptide that may help even out skin tone and texture.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
A peptide that helps skin feel calmer, softer, and less tight.
Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide
A peptide used in eye products for a firmer, smoother look.
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
A peptide that may soften skin and refine its texture.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Known as SNAP-8, it may soften the look of expression lines.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
A peptide that may firm skin and refine its texture gradually.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17
A peptide aimed at tightening skin and softening fine lines.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
A peptide that may boost elasticity for a springier skin feel.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
A peptide meant to smooth skin and improve firmness over time.
Achillea Millefolium Extract
Yarrow extract that calms skin and helps control shine.
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Gives skin a soft-focus finish that briefly blurs fine texture.
Adenosine Phosphate
Helps skin hold onto moisture for a plumper, softer look.
Adenosine Triphosphate
May help skin feel more hydrated and smooth, though evidence is thin.
Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
Onion extract with antioxidants that may help even out skin tone.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
An antioxidant that helps smooth texture, though it can irritate.
Amber Powder
Fossilized resin powder used to gently buff skin smooth.
Amino Esters-1
A film-forming ingredient that leaves skin or hair feeling smoother.
Aminobutyric Acid
GABA that draws in moisture for a cushioned, smoother feel.
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable vitamin C that fights daily damage and brightens tone.
Ammonium Hydroxide
A pH adjuster used in processing with no direct skin benefit.
Argania Spinosa Shell Powder
Ground argan shells used to gently scrub away dead skin.
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
A peptide that supports firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
A stabilized vitamin C complex that smooths and defends skin.
Aspergillus/Rice
A rice ferment that hydrates skin and helps even out tone.
Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate
A fermented sea salt filtrate that gently polishes dull skin.
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Ground bamboo used to buff away flakes and control shine.
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
A texture-thinning solvent with little direct skin benefit.
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate
Helps ingredients blend smoothly for even application.
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
A lab-made copper peptide meant to firm and smooth skin's look.
Bromelain
A pineapple enzyme that gently exfoliates for smoother skin.
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
A polymer that helps color cosmetics resist smudging.
C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate
A film-former that helps makeup resist water, sweat, and smudging.
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
A peptide meant to firm skin and smooth uneven texture.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit
Papaya fruit with natural enzymes that smooth and brighten skin.
Citric Acid
A citrus-derived acid that gently exfoliates and balances formula pH.
Copolymer
A film-forming polymer that helps makeup resist smudging and last longer.
D-Arginyl Tyrosinyl Ornithinyl Phenylalanine
A lab-made peptide meant to even tone and smooth texture.
Darutoside
A plant compound that may firm skin and improve its texture.
Diamond Powder
Finely milled diamond particles that add sparkle and soft-focus glow.
Diatomaceous Earth
A gentle, fossil-based powder used to physically exfoliate skin.
Dicalcium Phosphate
A mineral filler that gives powders a soft, matte finish.
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate
A mineral powder used as a gentle polish and filler in pressed products.
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
A brightening ingredient aimed at fading dark spots and evening tone.
Dimethyl MEA
An ingredient with a brief, temporary skin-tightening effect.
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
A peptide meant to temporarily soften the look of expression lines.
Dipeptide-2
A small peptide used to condition skin and refine its texture.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
An ingredient that stabilizes UV filters for reliable sun protection.
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
A fruit extract aimed at brightening skin and evening tone.
Glaucine
A plant alkaloid used to help refine skin's tone and texture.
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Honey locust seed extract that gives an instant smoothing, tightened feel.
Gluconic Acid
A gentle acid that balances pH and lightly smooths skin texture.
Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole
A stabilizing ingredient that helps keep formulas balanced and consistent.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide
A soy-derived peptide that helps refine skin's texture and smoothness.
Guanosine
An RNA-derived humectant that plumps skin and smooths its surface.
Heptapeptide-6
A lab-made peptide that may firm skin and smooth its texture over time.
Hexapeptide-11
A fermentation-derived peptide that may boost skin's bounce and tone.
Hexapeptide-2
A lab-made peptide that may help fade dark spots for a more even tone.
Hexapeptide-9
A peptide that may smooth fine lines and add a firmer-looking feel.
Hexyl Nicotinate
An ingredient that gives a brief warming glow and rosy look to skin.
Hydrogen Dimethicone
A silicone that gives skin a silky glide and helps makeup wear evenly.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Beads)
Biodegradable castor wax beads that gently buff away rough skin.
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
A resin-derived ingredient that helps makeup wear longer without smudging.
Hydroxyapatite
A mineral that blurs pores and fine lines for a smoother look.
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
A buffering ingredient that keeps formulas at a skin-friendly pH.
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A ceramide-like ingredient that reinforces the skin's barrier and moisture.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
A gentle retinoid that smooths texture and evens out skin tone.
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
A sugar-derived humectant that helps skin feel refreshed and supple.
Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Extract
A black walnut extract used for tinting and a mild mattifying touch.
Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Shell Extract
A walnut shell extract used for natural color and a brief tightening feel.
Kojic Dipalmitate
An oil-soluble form of kojic acid that helps fade dark spots.
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
A film-forming polymer that helps makeup wear evenly and longer.
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
A fermented pumpkin extract that gently smooths surface texture.
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
A fermented pumpkin filtrate that softens texture for a smoother look.
Lauryl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that thickens formulas and adds a cushioned feel.
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
A mineral algae powder that soaks up oil for a soft matte look.
Magnesium Hydroxide
A mineral compound that mattifies skin and helps balance pH.
Magnesium Silicate
A talc-like mineral that reduces shine and smooths texture.
Magnesium Stearate
A mineral powder that helps makeup glide on and last longer.
Maleic Acid
A pH adjuster that keeps formulas stable and consistent to use.
Maltodextrin (and) Lipase (And) Subtilisin
An enzyme blend that gently clears dull cells and dissolves excess oil.
Mannan
A plant sugar that thickens formulas for a plush, cushioned feel.
Meteorite Powder
A rare mineral powder used mainly for a luminous, radiant finish.
Methyl Nicotinate
A warming ingredient that creates a brief tingling, flushed sensation.
Micro Citrus Australasia Fruit Extract
An Australian citrus extract used to gently refresh and brighten skin.
Moonstone Powder
A shimmering mineral powder that adds glow and blurs uneven tone.
Mucor Miehei Extract
A fungal enzyme extract that gently loosens dead skin cells.
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-23
A peptide that may help skin look firmer and feel bouncier over time.
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3
A peptide aimed at smoothing rough patches for a more even texture.
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
A peptide used in eye creams to make skin look elastic and cushioned.
Myristyl Nicotinate
A niacin ester used for a temporary brightening and warming effect.
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
A stabilizing ingredient sometimes paired with tone-evening actives.
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
A peptide marketed to give skin a firmer, smoother-looking appearance.
Nannochloropsis Gaditana Extract
A microalgae extract that fights shine, redness, and oxidative stress.
Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
A rambutan leaf extract that defends skin from stress and smooths feel.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1
A lab-made peptide aimed at smoother, firmer-looking skin.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
A plant-based peptide meant to give skin a firmer, more even tone.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
A lab-engineered peptide duo meant to smooth and lift skin's look.
Nonapeptide-1
A lab-made peptide used to fade dark spots and even out tone.
Norbornanediamine/Resorcinol Diglycidyl Ether Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer that smooths skin's look and extends makeup wear.
