Ingredient Glossary

The Science Behind Every Ingredient

Great skincare starts with ingredients that have a purpose. Explore our ingredient glossary to learn how vitamins, acids, antioxidants, botanicals, and other active skincare ingredients work to support hydration, skin barrier health, clarity, firmness, and a more balanced-looking complexion.

ClarityNiacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Advanced clarity for balanced, refined, and glowing skin.
Regulates excess oil production, minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores, fades dark spots, and fortifies the skin barrier against daily environmental stressors.
Featured In Formula
Advanced Retinol Serum→Holy Basil Conditioner→
HydrationHyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Deep hydration for visibly plumper, smoother skin.
A moisture-binding powerhouse that attracts and holds water within the skin, helping replenish moisture levels and maintain a supple, youthful complexion.
Featured In Formula
Advanced Retinol Serum→Hyaluronic Acid Serum→Super C Serum→
Barrier & CalmingPanthenol (Vitamin B5)

Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

Calming relief for stressed and delicate skin.
Deeply hydrates while accelerating skin barrier repair, soothing irritation, and leaving the complexion remarkably soft and calm.
Featured In Formula
Advanced Retinol Serum→Holy Basil Conditioner→
ClaritySalicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Pore-clearing exfoliation for a flawless texture.
Dives deep into pores to dissolve trapped sebum and dead skin cells, effectively clearing breakouts, smoothing roughness, and preventing blackheads.
RadianceGlycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Radiant renewal for brighter, smoother skin.
Melts away surface cellular bonds to accelerate natural cell turnover, revealing a luminous glow while softening fine lines and uneven tone.
RadianceLactic Acid

Lactic Acid

Gentle polishing for a dewy, clear complexion.
Exfoliates dead surface skin while drawing ambient moisture inward, improving overall tone and texture without causing irritation.
Featured In Formula
Eye Lift Tightening Serum→Holy Basil Conditioner→Super C Serum→
Renewal & FirmingRetinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

Softening care for a refined, youthful texture.
Encourages gradual cellular turnover and boosts natural collagen synthesis, helping to smooth fine lines and maintain firmness.
Featured In Formula
Eye Lift Tightening Serum→
Renewal & FirmingEncapsulated Vitamin A

Encapsulated Vitamin A

Overnight transformation for firm, resilient skin.
Utilizes advanced delivery technology to release anti-aging benefits slowly overnight, minimizing lines and firming contours without irritation.
Featured In Formula
Advanced Retinol Serum→
Renewal & FirmingBakuchiol

Bakuchiol

Plant-powered smoothing for sensitive complexions.
A natural, botanical retinol alternative that delivers powerful firming and smoothing benefits completely free of redness or flaking.
RadianceVitamin C Isopalmitate

Vitamin C Isopalmitate

Oil-soluble radiance for a lit-from-within glow.
Penetrates deep into the lipid barrier to neutralize free radicals, fade hyperpigmentation, and impart a luminous, bright complexion.
Featured In Formula
Super C Serum→
HydrationSodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Intensive sub-surface moisture and elasticity.
Features a lower molecular weight to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, providing intensive internal hydration and plumpness.
Featured In Formula
Advanced Retinol Serum→Hyaluronic Acid Serum→Super C Serum→
HydrationHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Micro-infusion hydration for lasting bounce.
Enzymatically broken down molecules flood sub-surface layers with lasting moisture to instantly plump and firm dehydrated skin cells.
Featured In Formula
Hyaluronic Acid Serum→
HydrationSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Super-moisture locking for a dewy barrier.
Binds exceptionally strong to the skin surface to lock in moisture for hours, creating a supple, protected, and dewy finish.
Featured In Formula
Hyaluronic Acid Serum→
Renewal & FirmingAcetyl Octapeptide-3 (Snap-8™)

Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (Snap-8™)

Advanced peptide smoothing for expression lines.
Helps relax facial muscle contractions and smooth dynamic wrinkles, offering a rejuvenated, lifted, and youthful appearance.
Featured In Formula
Eye Lift Tightening Serum→
Barrier & CalmingSqualane

Squalane

Lightweight balancing oil for silky softness.
Mimics skin’s natural lipid oils to lock in hydration without clogging pores, leaving the complexion balanced, soft, and supple.
Featured In Formula
Eye Lift Tightening Serum→Holy Basil Day & Night Cream→
RadianceLicorice Root Extract

Licorice Root Extract

Natural brightening for an even skin tone.
A powerful botanical soothing agent that fades post-blemish marks, evens out discoloration, and calms redness.
Featured In Formula
Holy Basil Conditioner→Holy Basil Shampoo→Super C Serum→
RadianceKakadu Plum Extract

Kakadu Plum Extract

Supercharged Vitamin C energy and radiance.
Sourced from the world's richest natural Vitamin C source to energize tired skin, combat oxidative stress, and boost luminosity.
Featured In Formula
Super C Serum→
ClarityBearberry Leaf Extract

Bearberry Leaf Extract

Botanical correction for dark spots and clarity.
Contains natural arbutin to target stubborn hyperpigmentation and uneven tone, unveiling a clear, luminous complexion.
Featured In Formula
Super C Serum→
Barrier & CalmingSilk Amino Acids

Silk Amino Acids

Silkening protection for velvety-smooth texture.
Forms a breathable, moisture-binding micro-shield that conditions the skin surface to feel exceptionally soft and refined.
Featured In Formula
Holy Basil Conditioner→Holy Basil Shampoo→
Barrier & CalmingVitamin E

Vitamin E

Antioxidant defense for a healthy moisture barrier.
A premier protective vitamin that shields skin cells from environmental damage while nourishing and softening the skin barrier.
Featured In Formula
Holy Basil Hair Serum→Super C Serum→