When it comes to skincare, not every ingredient works for every skin concern. Choosing the right formula is just as much about what to include as it is about what to avoid. That’s why we created a clear guide that separates skin concerns by ingredients, helping you quickly identify which products truly fit your needs.
To qualify in our curated collections for each skin concern, every product must meet two important conditions:
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It must contain at least two beneficial ingredients that are clinically known to support and improve that specific skin concern.
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It must not contain harmful or triggering ingredients that could worsen or irritate the condition.
By applying these strict criteria, we ensure that the products recommended are both effective and safe, giving you peace of mind when building your skincare routine. Whether your focus is acne, dryness, sensitivity, dark spots, or anti-aging, this ingredient-based approach helps you make smarter choices that align with your skin’s unique needs.
| Skin Type | Recommended Ingredients | Not Recommended Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Acne-Prone Skin | Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Beta Glucan, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis, Camellia Sinensis, Centella Asiatica / Madecassoside, Ceramide, Chamomilla Recutita, Matricaria, Green Tea Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Panthenol (B5), Snail Mucin, Squalane (plant-based), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide / Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract 77%, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Asiaticoside, Zinc PCA, Madecassic Acid, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, BHA, Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinol, Tretinoin, Tea Tree Oil | Alcohol (denatured), Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa), Bismuth Oxychloride, Coconut Oil, Essential Oils, Fragrance, Isopropyl Myristate / Palmitate, Lanolin, Linoleic Acid, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Silicones, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Olus Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Bees Wax |
| Anti-Aging / Wrinkles | Adenosine, Bakuchiol, Beta Glucan, Camellia Sinensis, Ceramides (including Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP), Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone, Ginseng Extract, Gluconolactone, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Peptide, Acetyl Hexapeptide, Matrixyl, Copper Peptides, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Retinoids, Retinol, Retinaldehyde, Tretinoin, Squalane, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, THD Ascorbate), Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Phytic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Tocopherol | Bismuth Oxychloride, Denatured Alcohol / Ethanol, Fragrance, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Talc |
| Atopic Skin / Eczema-Prone | Allantoin, Beta Glucan, Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside, Ceramides, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Oat Extract, Panthenol, B5, Shea Butter, Squalane, Zinc Oxide, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis, Licorice Root Extract, Green Tea Extract | AHAs / BHAs, Alcohol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Chemical Sunscreens, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Essential Oils, Fragrance, High % Urea, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristate, Methylisothiazolinone, Retinoids, Retinol, Retinal, Tretinoin, Sulfates, Parfum, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid |
| Dark Spot / Uneven | AHA, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Bakuchiol, Bisabolol, Gluconolactone, PHA, Glycolic Acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Licorice Root Extract, Linoleic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Retinoids, Retinol, Retinal, Tretinoin, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytic Acid, Arginine, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Polyglutamic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Malic Acid | Alcohol, Ethanol, Denatured, Benzoyl Peroxide, Essential Oils, Fragrance, Retinoids, Physical Scrubs |
| Dry Skin | Beta Glucan, Ceramides, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oat Extract / Colloidal Oatmeal, Panthenol, B5, Shea Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis, Jojoba Oil, Squalane, Tremella, Snow Mushroom, Urea, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Mannitol, Glucose, Propanediol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sucrose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglutamic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium PCA, Behenic Acid, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Sorbitol | AHA, BHA, Alcohol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Charcoal, Fragrance, Glycolic Acid, Kaolin, Bentonite Clay, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Retinoids, Retinol, Retinal, Tretinoin, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol Denat, Propylparaben |
| Oily Skin | Aloe Vera, Bentonite Clay, Centella Asiatica / Cica, Gluconolactone (PHA), Green Tea Extract, Kaolin Clay, LHA, Niacinamide, PHA, Propolis, Salicylic Acid, BHA, Sulfur, Tea Tree Oil, Zinc PCA / Zinc | Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Fragrance, Heavy Oils, Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitate, Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Lanolin and its derivatives, Petrolatum, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Silicones, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol |
| Sensitive / Redness | Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Beta Glucan, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis, Camellia Sinensis, Centella Asiatica / Madecassoside, Ceramides (Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria), Green Tea Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Panthenol (B5), Snail Mucin / Snail Secretion Filtrate, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide / Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phytosphingosine, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Centella Asiatica Extract | Alcohol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Chemical Sunscreens (Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone), Citric Acid, Essential Oils, Fragrance, Hydroquinone, Menthol / Camphor, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Retinoids, Tretinoin, Retinal, Benzyl Benzoate, Isoceteth-20, Phytic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol |