Tone/Texture Ingredients
Oligopeptide-10
A peptide used in blemish products to calm redness from breakouts.
Oligopeptide-2
A peptide meant to make skin look softer and slightly more bouncy.
Oligopeptide-29
A peptide meant to smooth skin's surface, though evidence is thin.
Oligopeptide-3
A peptide added to refine skin tone and smooth its surface.
Oligopeptide-32
A peptide added for a softer feel and velvety look to skin.
Oligopeptide-68
A peptide aimed at fading the look of dark spots and blotchiness.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
Milled rice husk that gently exfoliates and soaks up excess oil.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Fine rice powder that soaks up shine and gives a soft, velvety finish.
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
A peptide meant to make skin look firmer and more refined.
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
A peptide meant to give skin a firmer, plumper, smoother look.
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
A peptide that may soften fine lines and add a springier feel.
Palmitoyl Isoleucine
An amino acid derivative meant to make skin feel softer and smoother.
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
A peptide blend used in anti-aging products to plump and smooth skin.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-94
A peptide meant to smooth skin texture, though evidence is limited.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-95
A peptide aimed at smoother skin and a more even-looking tone.
Papain
A papaya enzyme that gently dissolves dull surface skin cells.
PEG-150
A thickener that adjusts texture for a smoother application.
PEG-90M
A thickener that helps gels and serums feel cushiony and controlled.
Pentapeptide-18
A peptide used in anti-aging products to soften expression lines.
Pentapeptide-4
A peptide meant to make skin's surface look smoother and more even.
PET-12 Allyl Ether
A polymer that helps makeup stay in place and look more uniform.
Phosphoric Acid
An acid used only to balance a formula's pH, not to treat skin.
Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder
Ground ivory-palm nut used as a natural exfoliating scrub particle.
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Extract
Black pepper extract that smooths texture and offers mild antioxidants.
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
A tree resin that mattifies skin and blurs the look of pores.
Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/IPDI Copolymer
A film former that helps makeup and SPF stay in place longer.
Polyester-5
A synthetic resin that helps makeup resist smearing and transfer.
Polyester-7
A film former that boosts color intensity and reduces stickiness.
Polyester-8
A polyester resin that helps pigments stick evenly for smoother makeup.
Polylactic Acid
Fine biodegradable beads used to gently buff away dull surface skin.
Polypeptide-121
A lab-made peptide used to smooth and refine the look of skin.
Polystyrene
A film-forming ingredient that adds shine and hold to nail products.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
A slip agent that gives makeup a smooth, long-wearing finish.
Polyvinyl Alcohol
A film-forming polymer often used in peel-off masks for a smooth set.
Protease
An enzyme that breaks down buildup to smooth and refine skin texture.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder
Ground apricot seeds used as a physical scrub to smooth rough skin.
Prunus Lannesiana (Sakura) Flower Extract
Cherry blossom extract that calms redness and evens skin tone.
Pumice (Volcanic Sand)
Pumice is a gritty mineral that physically buffs away rough, dead skin.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fiber
Apple fiber thickens formulas and leaves a smooth, matte finish.
Quartz
Quartz mineral powder blurs imperfections for a polished makeup finish.
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Cork oak bark extract gives skin a brief tightened, smoother look.
Retinyl Linoleate
A mild vitamin A ester that softens rough patches and fine lines.
Retinyl Propionate
A soft vitamin A ester that targets dullness and uneven texture.
Rhamnose
Rhamnose is a sugar that draws in moisture for plumper-looking skin.
Rhodochrosite Extract
A mineral extract offering light protection and a more radiant look.
Rice Ferment Extract
Fermented rice brightens skin's look and refines its texture.
Rice Ferment Filtrate
This rice ferment hydrates skin for a plumper, dewy look.
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed
Ground blackberry seeds gently buff away rough, dull skin.
Ruby Powder
Ruby powder adds a soft shimmer and blurs the look of texture.
Saccharomyces Ferment
Fermented yeast that adds glow and light antioxidant benefits.
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
A rice ferment that hydrates skin and softly smooths texture.
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
This ceramide-like lipid strengthens skin's barrier and calms it.
Sh-Decapeptide-7
A lab-made peptide meant to firm skin and refine its texture.
Sh-Octapeptide-4
A lab-made peptide aimed at softening lines and boosting firmness.
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
A lab-made peptide meant to smooth roughness over time.
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
A lab-made peptide that may soften lines and add bounce.
Sh-pentapeptide-5
A lab-made peptide meant to plump skin and boost firmness.
Sh-Polypeptide-121
A recombinant peptide used to condition skin and even out texture.
Sh-Polypeptide-22
A bioengineered peptide that conditions skin and softens texture.
Sh-Polypeptide-50
A lab-made peptide that conditions skin for a smoother surface.
Sh-Polypeptide-9
A synthetic peptide that may help skin look firmer and smoother.
Silanetriol
A silicone ingredient that smooths skin and refines its finish.
Silanetriol Potassium Citrate
A silicone-like ingredient that smooths texture and improves glide.
Sodium Glycolate
A glycolic-acid-derived ingredient that mildly smooths texture.
Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate
A mineral filler that adds bulk and a soft, mattifying finish.
Sodium Silicate
A mineral salt that balances pH and stabilizes water-based formulas.
Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Diatomees
A fine mineral powder that absorbs oil and smooths skin's look.
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
A botanical nicknamed 'natural Botox' that may soften fine lines.
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide 1
A marine-derived peptide that may firm and smooth skin's look.
Stearyl Triethoxysilane
A silicone that helps makeup last longer and resist water.
Subtilisin
An enzyme that gently dissolves buildup for smoother-feeling skin.
Swertia Chirata Extract
A botanical extract that calms skin and refines its look.
Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract
A leaf extract that supports comfort and a more polished look.
Swertia Japonica
A Japanese gentian extract with antioxidant and conditioning benefits.
t-Butyl Alcohol
A fast-evaporating solvent that helps formulas dry quickly.
Tartaric Acid
A grape-derived acid that gently exfoliates for a brighter look.
Terminalia Arjuna Extract
A tree bark extract meant to fight free radicals and refine skin texture.
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
A lab-made peptide aimed at firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.
Tetrafluoropropene
A propellant that gives sprays a fine, fast-drying, even mist.
Tetrapeptide-21
A synthetic peptide meant to refine skin's smoothness and tone.
Tetrapeptide-4
A peptide used to smooth texture and even out skin's appearance.
Toluene Sulfonic Acid
A strong pH adjuster that helps keep formulas stable and skin-friendly.
Tridecapeptide-1
A peptide used in anti-aging products to help skin look firmer and smoother.
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
A modified peptide marketed for firmer, more resilient-looking skin.
Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
Helps keep formulas fresh by slowing color and texture breakdown.
Tripeptide-1
A lab-made peptide meant to smooth skin and support resilience.
Tripeptide-32
A peptide marketed to reduce the look of fatigue and uneven tone.
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
A vanilla-derived ingredient that creates a warming, tingling feel.
Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Moth bean extract that may refine tone and texture with antioxidants.
Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
A film-forming plastic that helps makeup and hair products wear longer.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
Milled grape seeds used as a physical exfoliant to polish skin.
Whey Protein
A milk protein that forms a light film and improves texture.
Zinc Stearate
A fine powder that reduces shine and smooths texture in makeup.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Ginger root extract that adds antioxidants and a warming, radiant feel.
Chloride
A salt ingredient used to fine-tune a formula's texture and stability.
Methyl Methacrylate
An acrylic ingredient that forms a hard, glossy shield in nail products.
Rosin / Colophonium / Colophane
Pine resin that helps mascara and lash products grip and shine.
