Tone/Texture Ingredients

2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine

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May fade dark spots and dullness for a brighter, more even look.

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Acetyl Carnosine

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An antioxidant peptide that may help even out skin tone and texture.

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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

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A peptide that helps skin feel calmer, softer, and less tight.

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Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide

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A peptide used in eye products for a firmer, smoother look.

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Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine

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A peptide that may soften skin and refine its texture.

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Acetyl Octapeptide-3

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Known as SNAP-8, it may soften the look of expression lines.

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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11

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A peptide that may firm skin and refine its texture gradually.

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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17

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A peptide aimed at tightening skin and softening fine lines.

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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

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A peptide that may boost elasticity for a springier skin feel.

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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

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A peptide meant to smooth skin and improve firmness over time.

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Achillea Millefolium Extract

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Yarrow extract that calms skin and helps control shine.

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Acmella Oleracea Extract

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Gives skin a soft-focus finish that briefly blurs fine texture.

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Adenosine Phosphate

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Helps skin hold onto moisture for a plumper, softer look.

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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May help skin feel more hydrated and smooth, though evidence is thin.

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Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract

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Onion extract with antioxidants that may help even out skin tone.

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

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An antioxidant that helps smooth texture, though it can irritate.

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Amber Powder

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Fossilized resin powder used to gently buff skin smooth.

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Amino Esters-1

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A film-forming ingredient that leaves skin or hair feeling smoother.

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Aminobutyric Acid

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GABA that draws in moisture for a cushioned, smoother feel.

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Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

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A stable vitamin C that fights daily damage and brightens tone.

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Ammonium Hydroxide

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A pH adjuster used in processing with no direct skin benefit.

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Argania Spinosa Shell Powder

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Ground argan shells used to gently scrub away dead skin.

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Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

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A peptide that supports firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.

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Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

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A stabilized vitamin C complex that smooths and defends skin.

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Aspergillus/Rice

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A rice ferment that hydrates skin and helps even out tone.

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Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate

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A fermented sea salt filtrate that gently polishes dull skin.

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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

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Ground bamboo used to buff away flakes and control shine.

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Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate

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A texture-thinning solvent with little direct skin benefit.

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Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate

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Helps ingredients blend smoothly for even application.

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Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate

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A lab-made copper peptide meant to firm and smooth skin's look.

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Bromelain

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A pineapple enzyme that gently exfoliates for smoother skin.

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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

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A polymer that helps color cosmetics resist smudging.

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C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate

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A film-former that helps makeup resist water, sweat, and smudging.

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Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3

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A peptide meant to firm skin and smooth uneven texture.

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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit

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Papaya fruit with natural enzymes that smooth and brighten skin.

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Citric Acid

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A citrus-derived acid that gently exfoliates and balances formula pH.

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Copolymer

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A film-forming polymer that helps makeup resist smudging and last longer.

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D-Arginyl Tyrosinyl Ornithinyl Phenylalanine

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A lab-made peptide meant to even tone and smooth texture.

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Darutoside

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A plant compound that may firm skin and improve its texture.

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Diamond Powder

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Finely milled diamond particles that add sparkle and soft-focus glow.

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Diatomaceous Earth

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A gentle, fossil-based powder used to physically exfoliate skin.

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Dicalcium Phosphate

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A mineral filler that gives powders a soft, matte finish.

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Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate

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A mineral powder used as a gentle polish and filler in pressed products.

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Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol

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A brightening ingredient aimed at fading dark spots and evening tone.

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Dimethyl MEA

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An ingredient with a brief, temporary skin-tightening effect.

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Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

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A peptide meant to temporarily soften the look of expression lines.

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Dipeptide-2

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A small peptide used to condition skin and refine its texture.

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Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

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An ingredient that stabilizes UV filters for reliable sun protection.

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Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract

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A fruit extract aimed at brightening skin and evening tone.

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Glaucine

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A plant alkaloid used to help refine skin's tone and texture.

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Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract

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Honey locust seed extract that gives an instant smoothing, tightened feel.

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Gluconic Acid

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A gentle acid that balances pH and lightly smooths skin texture.

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Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole

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A stabilizing ingredient that helps keep formulas balanced and consistent.

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Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide

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A soy-derived peptide that helps refine skin's texture and smoothness.

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Guanosine

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An RNA-derived humectant that plumps skin and smooths its surface.

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Heptapeptide-6

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A lab-made peptide that may firm skin and smooth its texture over time.

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Hexapeptide-11

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A fermentation-derived peptide that may boost skin's bounce and tone.

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Hexapeptide-2

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A lab-made peptide that may help fade dark spots for a more even tone.

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Hexapeptide-9

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A peptide that may smooth fine lines and add a firmer-looking feel.

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Hexyl Nicotinate

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An ingredient that gives a brief warming glow and rosy look to skin.

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Hydrogen Dimethicone

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A silicone that gives skin a silky glide and helps makeup wear evenly.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Beads)

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Biodegradable castor wax beads that gently buff away rough skin.

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Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate

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A resin-derived ingredient that helps makeup wear longer without smudging.

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Hydroxyapatite

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A mineral that blurs pores and fine lines for a smoother look.

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Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

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A buffering ingredient that keeps formulas at a skin-friendly pH.

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Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

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A ceramide-like ingredient that reinforces the skin's barrier and moisture.

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Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

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A gentle retinoid that smooths texture and evens out skin tone.

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Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol

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A sugar-derived humectant that helps skin feel refreshed and supple.

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Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Extract

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A black walnut extract used for tinting and a mild mattifying touch.

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Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Shell Extract

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A walnut shell extract used for natural color and a brief tightening feel.

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Kojic Dipalmitate

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An oil-soluble form of kojic acid that helps fade dark spots.

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Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer

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A film-forming polymer that helps makeup wear evenly and longer.

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Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract

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A fermented pumpkin extract that gently smooths surface texture.

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Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate

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A fermented pumpkin filtrate that softens texture for a smoother look.

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Lauryl Alcohol

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A fatty alcohol that thickens formulas and adds a cushioned feel.

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Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder

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A mineral algae powder that soaks up oil for a soft matte look.

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Magnesium Hydroxide

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A mineral compound that mattifies skin and helps balance pH.

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Magnesium Silicate

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A talc-like mineral that reduces shine and smooths texture.

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Magnesium Stearate

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A mineral powder that helps makeup glide on and last longer.

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Maleic Acid

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A pH adjuster that keeps formulas stable and consistent to use.

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Maltodextrin (and) Lipase (And) Subtilisin

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An enzyme blend that gently clears dull cells and dissolves excess oil.

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Mannan

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A plant sugar that thickens formulas for a plush, cushioned feel.

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Meteorite Powder

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A rare mineral powder used mainly for a luminous, radiant finish.

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Methyl Nicotinate

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A warming ingredient that creates a brief tingling, flushed sensation.

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Micro Citrus Australasia Fruit Extract

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An Australian citrus extract used to gently refresh and brighten skin.

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Moonstone Powder

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A shimmering mineral powder that adds glow and blurs uneven tone.

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Mucor Miehei Extract

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A fungal enzyme extract that gently loosens dead skin cells.

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Myristoyl Hexapeptide-23

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A peptide that may help skin look firmer and feel bouncier over time.

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Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3

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A peptide aimed at smoothing rough patches for a more even texture.

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Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13

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A peptide used in eye creams to make skin look elastic and cushioned.

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Myristyl Nicotinate

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A niacin ester used for a temporary brightening and warming effect.

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N-Hydroxysuccinimide

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A stabilizing ingredient sometimes paired with tone-evening actives.

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N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate

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A peptide marketed to give skin a firmer, smoother-looking appearance.

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Nannochloropsis Gaditana Extract

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A microalgae extract that fights shine, redness, and oxidative stress.

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Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract

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A rambutan leaf extract that defends skin from stress and smooths feel.

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Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1

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A lab-made peptide aimed at smoother, firmer-looking skin.

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Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76

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A plant-based peptide meant to give skin a firmer, more even tone.

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Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2

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A lab-engineered peptide duo meant to smooth and lift skin's look.

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Nonapeptide-1

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A lab-made peptide used to fade dark spots and even out tone.

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Norbornanediamine/Resorcinol Diglycidyl Ether Crosspolymer

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A synthetic polymer that smooths skin's look and extends makeup wear.

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