Skincare Ingredients Glossary | Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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

Find it in: Vitamin Enriched Face Base, Vitamin Enriched Eye Base, Hydrating Water Fresh Cream

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: 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: 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 skin's barrier

Find it in: 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

Find it in: Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40/35, Intensive Skin Serum Concealer

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

Find it in: Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15, Hydrating Water Fresh Cream

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: Extra Eye Repair Cream, 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

Fermented Clary Sage Complex
Featuring Fermented Clary Sage + Argireline

In a word: Strengthening

Sourced from: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract and synthetic

Why skin loves it: Helps renew, repair, and reduce fine lines by encouraging collagen production

Find it in: Extra Repair Moisture Cream, Extra Eye Repair Cream, Extra Repair Serum