biotin

A water-soluble substance produced in the body by certain types of...

calcium ascorbate

Form of vitamin C; other forms include ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, and...

calcium d-pantetheine-s-sulfonate

alpha-tocopherol

ascorbyl glucosamine

Form of vitamin C that has little research showing it has the antioxidant or brightening...

ascorbyl glucoside

Stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C that brightens dull skin and fades discolorations.

ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate

Form of vitamin C that is considered stable and that functions as an antioxidant and thickening...

ascorbyl palmitate

Stable and nonacidic form of vitamin C that is effective as an antioxidant (Source: Biochemical and...

ergocalciferol

Technical name for vitamin D.

Ester-C

Trade name for a combination form of vitamin C that contains mainly calcium ascorbate, but in...

cholecalciferol

Technical name for vitamin D.

Cucurbitea peponis

cyanocobalamin

d-alpha-tocopherol

Antioxidant that's considered the most optimal form of vitamin E.

folic acid

Part of the B-vitamin complex; when taken orally, it is a good antioxidant. That benefit has not...

L-ascorbic acid

Form of vitamin C that is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent...

honey

Honey is a substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowering plants.

honey extract

magnesium ascorbyl palmitate

Fatty acid-based derivative of vitamin C that can be an effective antioxidant. There is some...

phytonadione

One form of vitamin K.

niacin

niacinamide

Helps visibly minimize pore size, improve dull/uneven tone, and reduce wrinkle depth. Also known to fortify skin’s barrier strength and boost hydration.

nicotinamide

nicotinic acid

panthenol

Humectant that increases hydration substantially by attracting/retaining moisture. Can also play a role in reducing facial redness triggered by sensitivity.

pantothenic acid

Also called vitamin B5, and often touted for a variety of benefits to skin. However, there is only one...

potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate

Blend of vitamins C and E with phosphorus that functions as an antioxidant.

pyridoxine hydrochloride (HCL)

Scientific name for vitamin B6; may have antioxidant benefits for skin when...

retinol

Retinol, the name for the entire vitamin A molecule, is a skin-restoring ingredient and an antioxidant.

retinyl ascorbate

An ester of vitamin A (retinoic acid) and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that functions as an antioxidant...

retinyl palmitate

Combination of retinol (pure vitamin A) and the fatty acid palmitic acid. Research has shown...

retinyl retinoate

A synthetic, "new generation" retinol with research showing its usefulness for skin...

riboflavin

sodium ascorbate

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Form of vitamin C that protects skin from oxidative damage and collagen breakdown.

thiamine HCL

Vitamin B1. There is no research showing this to be effective when applied topically on skin.

tocopherol

tocopherol acetate

tocopheryl acetate

tocopheryl lineolate

tocotrienols

Potent forms of vitamins E that are considered stable and powerful antioxidants. These forms of...

vitamin A

vitamin B1

vitamin B12

Overall there is limited research showing vitamin B12 has any benefit when applied topically on skin

vitamin B2

There is no research showing this has any benefit when applied topically to skin. However, there is...

vitamin B3

vitamin B5

Also known as pantothenic acid.

vitamin C

Vitamin C is a top rated skin care ingredient to help maintain healthy-looking and radiant skin...

vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin (technically, it's a hormone) that may have antioxidant, soothing, and...

vitamin E

One of the most well-known and researched antioxidants for the body and for skin. Vitamin E occurs...

vitamin F

Name sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These...

vitamin H

vitamin K

Technically known as phytonadione, vitamin K is a fat-soluble....

ascorbic acid

Pure vitamin C, the primary antioxidant in skin. Works as an antioxidant, brightener, wrinkle-reducer, and helps fade discolorations.

calcium pantothenate

Also known as pantothenic acid.

choline

Part of the vitamin B complex and a constituent of many other biologically important molecules,...

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Form of vitamin C that is considered stable and an effective antioxidant for skin (Sources:...

pantethine

Also known as pantothenic acid.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C that functions as an antioxidant.

vitamin B6

There is no research showing it to have benefit for skin.