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Research behind their key ingredients

• Biological and pharmacological activities of squalene and related compounds: potential uses in cosmetic dermatology

  Squalene · Molecules, 2009

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Caffeine's mechanisms of action and its cosmetic use

  Caffeine · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

• Topical application of glycolic acid suppresses the UVB induced IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1 and COX-2 inflammation by modulating NF-κB signaling pathway in keratinocytes and mice skin

  Micro-acid complex · Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017

• Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial

  Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Protecting skin photoaging by NF-kappaB inhibitor

  Magnolia officinalis bark extract · Current Drug Metabolism, 2010

• Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo

  Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009

• Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin

  Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020

• Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations

  Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Aloe barbadensis · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

• Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature

  Urea · Dermatology Online Journal, 2013

• Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls

  Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009

• Effect of 30% Supramolecular Salicylic Acid Peel on Skin Microbiota and Inflammation in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris

  Micro-acid complex · Dermatology and Therapy, 2023

• Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy

  Polygonum cuspidatum root extract · Molecules, 2023

• Role of Resveratrol in Regulating Cutaneous Functions

  Polygonum cuspidatum root extract · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020

• Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021

• The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013

• A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population

  Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020

• Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation

  Tocopheryl acetate · Urologia Internationalis, 2019

• Magnolia ovovata extract and its active component magnolol prevent skin photoaging via inhibition of nuclear factor kappaB

  Magnolia officinalis bark extract · European Journal of Pharmacology, 2007

• The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study

  Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

• High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin

  Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001

• Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Annals of Dermatology, 2019

• Efficacy of Probiotic Supplements and Topical Applications in the Treatment of Acne: A Scoping Review of Current Results

  Probiotic technology · Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2025

• Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study

  Salicylic acid, Micro-acid complex · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

• Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study

  Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

• A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide

  Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

• Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

• Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)

  Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001

• Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model

  Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

• Safety assessment of cyclomethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, and cycloheptasiloxane

  Cyclopentasiloxane · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

• The efficacy study of the combination of tripeptide-10-citrulline and acetyl hexapeptide-3. A prospective, randomized controlled study

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

• Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects

  Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010

• Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract

  Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

• The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study

  Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

• The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging

  Hydroxypinacolone retinoate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

• Understanding Solar Skin Elastosis-Cause and Treatment

  Witch hazel extract · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018

• Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast

  Squalane · Molecules, 2025

• Epigallocatechin Gallate Enzymatic Alpha Glucosylation Potentiates Its Skin-Lightening Activity-Involvement of Skin Microbiota

  Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Molecules, 2024

• Effects of Investigational Moisturizers on the Skin Barrier and Microbiome following Exposure to Environmental Aggressors: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Ex Vivo Analysis

  Yeast extract · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023

• Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration

  Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998

• Clinical efficacy and safety of nano-microneedle-assisted phenylethyl resorcinol for the treatment of infraorbital dark circles

  Dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• Synergistic action of a triple peptide complex on an essential extra-cellular matrix protein exhibits significant anti-aging benefits

  Multi-peptides · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010

• Algae extract protection effect on oxidized protein level in human stratum corneum

  Algae extract · Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004

• Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) with heterologous poly-γ-glutamic acid has skin moisturizing, whitening and anti-wrinkle effects

  Cucumis sativus fruit extract · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024

• Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium sesameseedate

  Sesamum indicum oil · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

• The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

• Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol

  Caprylyl glycol · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009

• Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum

  Caprylic capric triglyceride, Capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

• Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate

  Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024

• A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females

  Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

• Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy

  Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025

• Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures

  Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999

• Effects of a Postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus Ferment Complex on the Scalp Microbiome of Chinese Women with Sensitive Scalp Syndrome

  Lactobacillus ferment · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023

• Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

  Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

• The efficacy of enoxolone in reducing erythema and pain after laser treatment: A randomized split-face pilot study

  Glycyrrhetinic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

• Efficacy of Topical Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate-Peptide Product Versus Fractional CO2 Laser in Facial Aging

  Hydroxypinacolone retinoate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

• Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos

  Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

• Impact of Hydrocolloid Dressing and Moisturizing Cream as Facial Skin Protectants Among Health Care Workers

  Dimethicone · Military Medicine, 2024

• The effect of a serum containing acetyl hexapeptide-8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate and gluconolactone on skin biomarkers, wrinkles and skin texture: Ex vivo and clinical studies

  Laminaria digitata extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

• Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial

  Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter, Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

• Clinical Efficacy of Topical Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside in Enhancing Outcomes of Laser Gingival Depigmentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Ascorbyl glucoside · Cureus, 2026

• Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study

  Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

• Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) cake fermentation: A new, sustainable technology for advanced skin and scalp care ingredients

  Lactobacillus ferment · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

• Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial

  Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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