The Ingredients
Glossary.

A faster-converting, closer relative of Retinol that reaches its active form in fewer steps — often delivering visible results sooner, with a similar adjustment period for skin.

A vitamin A derivative that speeds up skin cell turnover to smooth texture and soften the look of fine lines over time. Start slow — a little redness or flaking in the first few weeks is normal as skin adjusts.

A Korean-beauty staple prized for its brightening and hydrating properties, often fermented to boost the concentration of amino acids and antioxidants that help skin look more radiant.

A caffeine-free red bush tea high in polyphenols, used to calm the look of stressed skin while defending against environmental stress.

Rose water and flower extract bring light hydration and a calming, comforting feel to skin — plus the recognisable scent that comes with them.

An aromatic herb extract valued for its antioxidant content and its long use on the scalp, where it is associated with a clean, invigorated feel at the roots.

An oil-soluble acid that gets down into pores to clear excess oil and dead skin buildup — a go-to for acne-prone, oily, and congested skin. Also used at lower strengths on the scalp to manage flaking.

A palm berry extract widely used in scalp care for its association with supporting hair density — a mainstay of thinning-hair formulas.

A bright orange berry unusually rich in omega fatty acids and carotenoids, used to nourish and support a healthy, radiant-looking complexion.

Mineral-rich marine extracts that draw in moisture and help replenish skin, often used in gel-textured, water-based formulas.

Exosomes from Selaginella, the desert resurrection plant that survives long droughts and revives with water. Briskin uses it at increasing concentrations across its toner, concentrate and cream.

A rich, fatty-acid-packed butter that deeply moisturizes and helps soften skin, especially useful for dry patches on the body.

Hydrolysed silk forms a fine, breathable film that smooths the feel of skin and hair, adding softness and a subtle sheen.

A hydrating, film-forming ingredient traditionally used in Korean skincare to support skin's natural repair processes and leave a dewy, plumped-up finish.

A polyamine that supports autophagy — the body's natural cellular clean-up. Levels fall with age, which is why it features in longevity formulas.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient modeled on skin's own natural oils. Softens skin and helps seal in moisture without clogging pores, making it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin too.

A soft, fatty-acid-rich oil that cushions and conditions dry skin, spreading easily and absorbing without the weight of heavier oils.

A dense, traditionally-used oil valued for comforting stressed or blemish-prone skin and supporting the look of a smoother, more even surface.

A botanical extract with natural purifying properties, popular in treatments for acne-prone skin and oily, flake-prone scalps.

An aromatic herb extract with naturally purifying properties — used on skin and scalp to help keep the surface feeling fresh and clarified.

A naturally occurring sugar that acts as a humectant, helping skin retain moisture and recover more comfortably after exposure to dry conditions.

A mushroom extract that holds water much like hyaluronic acid does, giving a plumped, cushioned hydration with a notably light feel.

A warming botanical with antioxidant and brightening properties, traditionally used to help even out the look of skin tone and calm visible redness.

The group of B vitamins, commonly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that the body uses in everyday energy metabolism. Water-soluble, so they are usually taken daily.

A potent antioxidant that helps defend skin against everyday environmental stressors while fading the look of dark spots and evening out tone over time. Gentler ester forms (like Ascorbyl Glucoside) offer similar brightening with less irritation than pure ascorbic acid.

The form of vitamin D your body makes from sunlight. It governs how well you absorb calcium, making it central to bone and immune health.

A fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stressors and supports the skin barrier, often paired with Vitamin C for enhanced antioxidant protection.

A fat-soluble vitamin often paired with vitamin D3 in supplements, since the two are involved in how the body handles calcium.

A gentle, plant-derived toning ingredient that helps refine the look of pores and calm minor irritation — a milder alternative to alcohol-based astringents.

A nutrient-dense ferment that supplies amino acids, vitamins and beta-glucans, supporting a healthier-looking barrier and a fresher, more rested appearance.

A Japanese citrus notably high in vitamin C, bringing antioxidant defence and a bright, uplifting freshness to skin.

A mineral used in various forms (like Zinc PCA) to help regulate oil production and calm irritation — also valued as a gentle, effective deodorizing ingredient.