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INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
EVERYTHING BEGINS WITH SKIN
We source skin-loving ingredients that keep you fresh and glowing—from vitamins and minerals to power botanicals, oils, extracts, and more. Always free of parabens and mineral oils, our formulas are meticulously crafted to be safe, non-irritating, and uncompromising in their performance, wear, and care.
Shea Butter
In a word: Conditioning
Sourced from: The nut of the Shea tree
Why skin loves it: Known to protect skin from the elements, while helping retain moisture
Sea Buckthorn
In a word: Calming
Sourced from: The superfruit berries of the Sea Buckthorn tree
Why skin loves it: Helps soothe visible irritation and redness
Find it in: Remedies Skin Clarifier No. 75
Argan Oil
In a word: Protective
Sourced from: The fruit of Morocco's native Argan tree
Why skin loves it: Vitamin E, phenols, carotenes, and fatty acids help strengthen skin's barrier
Find it in: Remedies Skin Clarifier No. 75
Rose Hip Seed Oil
In a word: Strengthening
Sourced from: The seeds behind rose petals
Why skin loves it: With Omegas 3, 6, 9, plus Vitamins A, C, and E, it helps skin retain a natural balance by strengthening the moisture barrier
Find it in: Remedies Skin Clarifier No. 75
Cordyceps Complex
Featuring Cordyceps + Artemia
In a word: Energizing
Sourced from: Fungi and zooplankton
Why skin loves it: Visibly re-energizes skin and helps boost its radiance
Glycerin
In a word: Hydrating
Sourced from: Plants
Why skin loves it: Attracts moisture from the air and helps bind water to skin to boost hydration
Kukui Nut Oil
In a word: Nourishing
Sourced from: Kukui Nut Tree
Why skin loves it: Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids help skin maintain radiant complexion
Find it in: Soothing Cleansing Oil
Trehalose
In a word: Restorative
Sourced from: A plant-based sugar molecule
Why skin loves it: Helps keep skin soft and fresh by supporting moisture levels
Find it in: Hydrating Face Cream
Bamboo Grass
In a word: Soothing
Sourced from: Chishima Zasa Bamboo
Why skin loves it: Helps sustainably soothe visible irritation and reduce redness
VITAMIN E
In a word: Antioxidant
Sourced from: Synthetic
Why skin loves it: Helps protect against environmental stressors and free radicals
Find it in: Vitamin Enriched Eye Base
RED ALGAE
In a word: Soothing
Sourced from: Red Algae
Why skin loves it: Helps calm visible irritation and redness for a more even-toned complexion
Find it in: Hydrating Water Fresh Cream
Meadowfoam Seed
In a word: Nourishing
Sourced from: The seed of the Meadowfoam flower
Why skin loves it: Fatty acids help support skin’s moisture barrier
Find it in: Remedies Skin Clarifier No. 75
SALICYLIC ACID
In a word: Exfoliating
Sourced from: Synthetic
Why skin loves it: Helps exfoliate skin for a smoother finish
Find it in: Remedies Skin Clarifier No. 75
WATERMELON, APPLE & LENTIL COMPLEX
In a word: Hydrating
Sourced from: Watermelon, Lentil, and Apple
Why skin loves it: Helps skin retain moisture long-term
Find it in: Hydrating Water Fresh Cream
Jojoba Oil
In a word: Nourishing
Sourced from: Simmondsia Chinensis Seeds
Why skin loves it: Helps retain skin's moisture levels by creating a protective barrier on top of skin that helps prevents moisture loss
Olive Fruit Oil
In a word: Nourishing
Sourced from: Olive Fruit
Why skin loves it: Emollient helps keep skin soft
Squalane
In a word: Hydrating
Sourced from: Olive Fruit
Why skin loves it: Lightweight emollient helps skin retain moisture
Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment
In a word: Soothing
Sourced from: Ferment of Lactobacillus bacteria
Why skin loves it: Helps soothe visible irritation and redness
Find it in: Hydrating Fresh Water Cream
Look beneath the surface of your favorite Bobbi Brown skincare and makeup to see why they work so beautifully for you. Browse our skincare ingredient checker, which we created to give you a better understanding of the skin-loving natural ingredients in our favorite products. Our meticulously crafted products are formulated with natural skincare ingredients such as vitamins and minerals, potent botanicals, nourishing oils, and powerful extracts. The ingredients in our skincare are always free of parabens and mineral oils. In our Ingredients Glossary, you can familiarize yourself with the performance-oriented ingredients we source to give you the best results, wear, and care. We detail many of our favorite skincare ingredients: Shea Butter protects skin from the elements while maintaining hydration. Sea Buckthorn soothes visible irritation and redness. Argan Oil helps strengthen skin's barrier. Rose Hip Seed Oil helps skin retain a natural balance by strengthening skin's barrier. Cordyceps Complex visibly reenergizes skin and helps boost its radiance. Glycerin attracts moisture from the air and helps bind water to skin to boost hydration. Kukui Nut Oil helps skin maintain its radiant complexion. Trehalose helps keep skin soft and fresh by supporting moisture levels. Bamboo Grass helps sustainably soothe visible irritation and reduce redness. And Fermented Clary Sage Complex helps renew, repair, and reduce fine lines by encouraging collagen production.