Tone/Texture Ingredients

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Oligopeptide-10

A peptide used in blemish products to calm redness from breakouts.

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Oligopeptide-2

A peptide meant to make skin look softer and slightly more bouncy.

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Oligopeptide-29

A peptide meant to smooth skin's surface, though evidence is thin.

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Oligopeptide-3

A peptide added to refine skin tone and smooth its surface.

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Oligopeptide-32

A peptide added for a softer feel and velvety look to skin.

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Oligopeptide-68

A peptide aimed at fading the look of dark spots and blotchiness.

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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder

Milled rice husk that gently exfoliates and soaks up excess oil.

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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder

Fine rice powder that soaks up shine and gives a soft, velvety finish.

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Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

A peptide meant to make skin look firmer and more refined.

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Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

A peptide meant to give skin a firmer, plumper, smoother look.

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Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14

A peptide that may soften fine lines and add a springier feel.

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Palmitoyl Isoleucine

An amino acid derivative meant to make skin feel softer and smoother.

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Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

A peptide blend used in anti-aging products to plump and smooth skin.

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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-94

A peptide meant to smooth skin texture, though evidence is limited.

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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-95

A peptide aimed at smoother skin and a more even-looking tone.

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Papain

A papaya enzyme that gently dissolves dull surface skin cells.

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PEG-150

A thickener that adjusts texture for a smoother application.

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PEG-90M

A thickener that helps gels and serums feel cushiony and controlled.

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Pentapeptide-18

A peptide used in anti-aging products to soften expression lines.

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Pentapeptide-4

A peptide meant to make skin's surface look smoother and more even.

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PET-12 Allyl Ether

A polymer that helps makeup stay in place and look more uniform.

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Phosphoric Acid

An acid used only to balance a formula's pH, not to treat skin.

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Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder

Ground ivory-palm nut used as a natural exfoliating scrub particle.

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Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Extract

Black pepper extract that smooths texture and offers mild antioxidants.

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Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum

A tree resin that mattifies skin and blurs the look of pores.

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Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/IPDI Copolymer

A film former that helps makeup and SPF stay in place longer.

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Polyester-5

A synthetic resin that helps makeup resist smearing and transfer.

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Polyester-7

A film former that boosts color intensity and reduces stickiness.

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Polyester-8

A polyester resin that helps pigments stick evenly for smoother makeup.

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Polylactic Acid

Fine biodegradable beads used to gently buff away dull surface skin.

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Polypeptide-121

A lab-made peptide used to smooth and refine the look of skin.

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Polystyrene

A film-forming ingredient that adds shine and hold to nail products.

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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

A slip agent that gives makeup a smooth, long-wearing finish.

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Polyvinyl Alcohol

A film-forming polymer often used in peel-off masks for a smooth set.

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Protease

An enzyme that breaks down buildup to smooth and refine skin texture.

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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder

Ground apricot seeds used as a physical scrub to smooth rough skin.

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Prunus Lannesiana (Sakura) Flower Extract

Cherry blossom extract that calms redness and evens skin tone.

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Pumice (Volcanic Sand)

Pumice is a gritty mineral that physically buffs away rough, dead skin.

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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fiber

Apple fiber thickens formulas and leaves a smooth, matte finish.

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Quartz

Quartz mineral powder blurs imperfections for a polished makeup finish.

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Quercus Suber Bark Extract

Cork oak bark extract gives skin a brief tightened, smoother look.

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Retinyl Linoleate

A mild vitamin A ester that softens rough patches and fine lines.

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Retinyl Propionate

A soft vitamin A ester that targets dullness and uneven texture.

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Rhamnose

Rhamnose is a sugar that draws in moisture for plumper-looking skin.

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Rhodochrosite Extract

A mineral extract offering light protection and a more radiant look.

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Rice Ferment Extract

Fermented rice brightens skin's look and refines its texture.

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Rice Ferment Filtrate

This rice ferment hydrates skin for a plumper, dewy look.

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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed

Ground blackberry seeds gently buff away rough, dull skin.

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Ruby Powder

Ruby powder adds a soft shimmer and blurs the look of texture.

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Saccharomyces Ferment

Fermented yeast that adds glow and light antioxidant benefits.

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Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract

A rice ferment that hydrates skin and softly smooths texture.

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Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

This ceramide-like lipid strengthens skin's barrier and calms it.

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Sh-Decapeptide-7

A lab-made peptide meant to firm skin and refine its texture.

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Sh-Octapeptide-4

A lab-made peptide aimed at softening lines and boosting firmness.

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Sh-Oligopeptide-9

A lab-made peptide meant to smooth roughness over time.

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Sh-Pentapeptide-19

A lab-made peptide that may soften lines and add bounce.

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Sh-pentapeptide-5

A lab-made peptide meant to plump skin and boost firmness.

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Sh-Polypeptide-121

A recombinant peptide used to condition skin and even out texture.

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Sh-Polypeptide-22

A bioengineered peptide that conditions skin and softens texture.

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Sh-Polypeptide-50

A lab-made peptide that conditions skin for a smoother surface.

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Sh-Polypeptide-9

A synthetic peptide that may help skin look firmer and smoother.

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Silanetriol

A silicone ingredient that smooths skin and refines its finish.

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Silanetriol Potassium Citrate

A silicone-like ingredient that smooths texture and improves glide.

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Sodium Glycolate

A glycolic-acid-derived ingredient that mildly smooths texture.

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Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate

A mineral filler that adds bulk and a soft, mattifying finish.

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Sodium Silicate

A mineral salt that balances pH and stabilizes water-based formulas.

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Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Diatomees

A fine mineral powder that absorbs oil and smooths skin's look.

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Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract

A botanical nicknamed 'natural Botox' that may soften fine lines.

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Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide 1

A marine-derived peptide that may firm and smooth skin's look.

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Stearyl Triethoxysilane

A silicone that helps makeup last longer and resist water.

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Subtilisin

An enzyme that gently dissolves buildup for smoother-feeling skin.

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Swertia Chirata Extract

A botanical extract that calms skin and refines its look.

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Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract

A leaf extract that supports comfort and a more polished look.

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Swertia Japonica

A Japanese gentian extract with antioxidant and conditioning benefits.

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t-Butyl Alcohol

A fast-evaporating solvent that helps formulas dry quickly.

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Tartaric Acid

A grape-derived acid that gently exfoliates for a brighter look.

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Terminalia Arjuna Extract

A tree bark extract meant to fight free radicals and refine skin texture.

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Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

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

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Tetrafluoropropene

A propellant that gives sprays a fine, fast-drying, even mist.

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Tetrapeptide-21

A synthetic peptide meant to refine skin's smoothness and tone.

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Tetrapeptide-4

A peptide used to smooth texture and even out skin's appearance.

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Toluene Sulfonic Acid

A strong pH adjuster that helps keep formulas stable and skin-friendly.

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Tridecapeptide-1

A peptide used in anti-aging products to help skin look firmer and smoother.

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Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

A modified peptide marketed for firmer, more resilient-looking skin.

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Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione

Helps keep formulas fresh by slowing color and texture breakdown.

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Tripeptide-1

A lab-made peptide meant to smooth skin and support resilience.

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Tripeptide-32

A peptide marketed to reduce the look of fatigue and uneven tone.

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Vanillyl Butyl Ether

A vanilla-derived ingredient that creates a warming, tingling feel.

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Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract

Moth bean extract that may refine tone and texture with antioxidants.

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Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer

A film-forming plastic that helps makeup and hair products wear longer.

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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder

Milled grape seeds used as a physical exfoliant to polish skin.

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Whey Protein

A milk protein that forms a light film and improves texture.

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Zinc Stearate

A fine powder that reduces shine and smooths texture in makeup.

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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Ginger root extract that adds antioxidants and a warming, radiant feel.

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Chloride

A salt ingredient used to fine-tune a formula's texture and stability.

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Methyl Methacrylate

An acrylic ingredient that forms a hard, glossy shield in nail products.

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Rosin / Colophonium / Colophane

Pine resin that helps mascara and lash products grip and shine.

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