 
                Skincare Ingredient Glossary
Do you know your AHAs from your BHAs? Can’t quite get to grips with the difference between natural, organic and vegan? And, what’s all the hype about hyaluronic acid?
Deciphering the labels of skincare products can be overwhelming. With lengthy ingredient lists, and then the task of aligning them with your skin concerns and preferences, it can all become a bit of a headache.
Luckily, we’re well-versed in skincare and are here to help you out. Our skincare ingredient glossary is your ultimate guide to mastering beauty jargon. Get to know the latest beauty buzzwords, terminology and trends, so that you can shop for skincare with confidence.
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                                 AHAs AHAs
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                                 Acai Berry Acai Berry
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                                 Alcohol Free Alcohol Free
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                                 Algae Algae
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                                 Allantoin Allantoin
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                                 Almond Oil Almond Oil
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                                 Aloe Vera Aloe Vera
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                                 Aluminium Free Aluminium Free
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                                 Ammonia Free Ammonia Free
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                                 Arbutin Arbutin
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                                 Argan Oil Argan Oil
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                                 Avocado Oil Avocado Oil
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                                 Azelaic Acid Azelaic Acid
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                                 B Corp Certified B Corp Certified
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                                 BHAs BHAs
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                                 Bakuchiol Bakuchiol
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                                 Bentonite Clay Bentonite Clay
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                                 Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide
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                                 Biotin Biotin
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                                 CBD Oil CBD Oil
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                                 Caffeine Caffeine
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                                 Calendula Oil Calendula Oil
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                                 Castor Oil Castor Oil
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                                 Centella Asiatica Centella Asiatica
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                                 Ceramide Ceramide
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                                 Chamomile Chamomile
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                                 Charcoal Charcoal
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                                 Citric Acid Citric Acid
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                                 Clay Clay
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                                 Cocoa Butter Cocoa Butter
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                                 Coconut Oil Coconut Oil
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                                 Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10
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                                 Collagen Collagen
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                                 Colourant Free Colourant Free
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                                 Cruelty Free Cruelty Free
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                                 Dermatologically Tested Dermatologically Tested
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                                 Dimethicone Dimethicone
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                                 Eco Friendly Eco Friendly
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                                 Eucalyptus Oil Eucalyptus Oil
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                                 Fair Trade Fair Trade
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                                 Ferulic Acid Ferulic Acid
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                                 Fragrance Free Fragrance Free
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                                 Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo Biloba
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                                 Gluten Free Gluten Free
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                                 Glycerin Glycerin
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                                 Glycolic Acid Glycolic Acid
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                                 Goji Berry Goji Berry
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                                 Grapeseed Oil Grapeseed Oil
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                                 Green Tea Green Tea
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                                 Halal Certified Halal Certified
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                                 Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
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                                 Hypoallergenic Hypoallergenic
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                                 Jojoba Oil Jojoba Oil
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                                 Kaolin Kaolin
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                                 Keratin Keratin
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                                 Kojic Acid Kojic Acid
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                                 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
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                                 Lanolin Lanolin
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                                 Lavender Oil Lavender Oil
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                                 Linoleic Acid Linoleic Acid
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                                 Liquorice Liquorice
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                                 Macadamia Oil Macadamia Oil
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                                 Malic Acid Malic Acid
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                                 Mandelic Acid Mandelic Acid
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                                 Marula Oil Marula Oil
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                                 Microbead Free Microbead Free
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                                 Microbiome Microbiome
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                                 Mineral Oil Free Mineral Oil Free
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                                 Moringa Moringa
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                                 Natural Natural
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                                 Neroli Oil Neroli Oil
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                                 Niacinamide Niacinamide
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                                 Non-Comedogenic Non-Comedogenic
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                                 Non-acnegenic Non-acnegenic
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                                 Nut Free Nut Free
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                                 Oil Free Oil Free
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                                 Oleic Acid Oleic Acid
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                                 Olive Oil Olive Oil
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                                 Ophthalmologist Tested Ophthalmologist Tested
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                                 Organic Organic
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                                 PEG Free PEG Free
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                                 PHAs PHAs
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                                 Palm Oil Free Palm Oil Free
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                                 Panthenol Panthenol
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                                 Paraben Free Paraben Free
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                                 Paraffin Free Paraffin Free
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                                 Patchouli Oil Patchouli Oil
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                                 Peptides Peptides
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                                 Peroxide Free Peroxide Free
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                                 Petroleum Free Petroleum Free
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                                 Phthalates Free Phthalates Free
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                                 Plastic-Free Plastic-Free
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                                 Probiotics Probiotics
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                                 Reef Safe Reef Safe
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                                 Retinol Retinol
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                                 Rose Oil Rose Oil
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                                 Rosehip Oil Rosehip Oil
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                                 SLES Free SLES Free
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                                 SLS Free SLS Free
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                                 Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid
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                                 Selenium Selenium
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                                 Shea Butter Shea Butter
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                                 Silicone Free Silicone Free
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                                 Squalane Squalane
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                                 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
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                                 Sulphate Free Sulphate Free
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                                 Sunflower Oil Sunflower Oil
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                                 Talc Free Talc Free
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                                 Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Oil
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                                 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
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                                 Unscented Unscented
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                                 Vegan Friendly Vegan Friendly
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                                 Vegetarian Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
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                                 Vitamin A Vitamin A
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                                 Vitamin B Vitamin B
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                                 Vitamin C Vitamin C
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                                 Vitamin D Vitamin D
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                                 Vitamin E Vitamin E
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                                 Vitamin F Vitamin F
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                                 Vitamin K Vitamin K
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                                 Water-Free Water-Free
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                                 Witch Hazel Witch Hazel
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                                 Ylang Ylang Oil Ylang Ylang Oil
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                                 Zinc Zinc
