Understand What Is Inside Your Skincare
Explore Admin-managed cosmetic ingredient profiles, functions, suitable skin types, irritation notes and products that contain each ingredient.
Allantoin
A soothing ingredient used to support skin comfort.
Argan Oil
Emollient oil used to soften hair and improve shine.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Pure L-ascorbic acid is an antioxidant used to support radiance, more even-looking tone and visible fine-line improvement.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Blemish-support active
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
A patented bond-building ingredient used in Olaplex products.
Bisabolol
Helps soothe and calm the skin.
Cacay Seed Oil
Helps nourish and support smoother-looking skin.
Carnosine
A dipeptide used in anti-aging formulas for antioxidant and anti-glycation support that can help smooth the look of skin.
Centella Asiatica
Calming and barrier-support ingredient
Ceramide AP
Supports the skin barrier.
Ceramide EOP
Supports barrier function and moisture retention.
Ceramide NP
Supports the skin barrier and moisture retention.
Ceramides
Lipids that help support the skin's protective barrier.
Cholesterol
Supports the skin barrier lipid matrix.
Citric Acid
An acid used in hair-care formulas and bonding systems.
Crystal Peptide
Supports the look of smoother, more luminous skin.
Cupuaçu Seed Butter
Nourishes and helps soften dry skin.
Ferulic Acid
An antioxidant often paired with vitamins C and E.
Fragrance
Provides the product fragrance experience.
Fruit AHAs
Helps exfoliate and improve the look of texture.
Glycerin
Helps attract and retain water in the skin.
Glycolic Acid
Exfoliates dead skin and helps improve uneven texture.
Guaraná Extract
Supports antioxidant care and the look of firmer skin.
HEPES
Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid is used in exfoliating formulas to support surface renewal and smoother texture.
Honey
A humectant-rich ingredient used to support softness and shine.
Hyaluronic Acid
A humectant that helps attract and retain moisture.
Jojoba Seed Oil
Helps soften and condition skin.
K18PEPTIDE
A biomimetic peptide technology used to help restore damaged hair structure.
Lactic Acid
Helps exfoliate and smooth rough texture.
Melasyl
A patented L'Oréal active highlighted in Vichy Liftactiv B3 to help target the appearance of excess-melanin-related dark spo…
Neohesperidin
An antioxidant active used by Vichy in its vitamin C serum as part of an anti-glycation complex.
Niacinamide
Helps support the skin barrier and even-looking tone.
Panthenol
Provitamin B5 used to support skin comfort and hydration.
Parfum
Provides the product fragrance experience.
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Nourishes and conditions dry skin.
Peptides Complex
A peptide complex highlighted by Vichy in UV-Age Daily to support smoother-looking, more youthful skin.
Phospholipids
Help replenish and support the skin barrier.
Phytosterols
Help replenish skin lipids and support barrier comfort.
Polyglutamic Acid
A hydrating polymer used to help retain moisture at the skin surface and complement hyaluronic acid.
Polypeptides
Support the appearance of skin resilience and suppleness.
Retinol
Texture and fine-line support
Rice Extract
A botanical extract used for skin-conditioning benefits.
Rosemary Oil
Botanical oil commonly used in scalp and hair-care formulas.
Rosewater
Provides soothing hydration.
Salicylic Acid
A beta hydroxy acid used to exfoliate inside pores.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Nourishes dry skin and provides antioxidant support.
Shea Butter
Helps nourish, soften and support dry skin.
Snail Secretion Filtrate
A cosmetic filtrate commonly used for hydration and skin-conditioning support.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Helps maintain skin moisture balance.
Squalane
Helps replenish skin lipids and reduce moisture loss.
Sunflower Seed Oil
Helps soften and nourish skin.
Sweet Almond Oil
Helps soften and nourish skin.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
An antioxidant that helps support skin against environmental oxidative stress and complements other antioxidants.
Undaria Pinnatifida
Helps nourish and support moisture-barrier comfort.
Vichy Volcanic Water
Vichy mineral water is used across the brand's formulas to support skin barrier resilience and comfort.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant active used to support brightness and environmental defense.
Vitamin C Ester
Antioxidant derivative used to support brighter-looking skin.
Vitreoscilla Ferment
A probiotic-derived ferment used in Vichy formulas to support skin barrier function and recovery.
Zinc Oxide
A mineral UV filter used in broad-spectrum sunscreens.
Zinc PCA
A zinc derivative commonly used to support oil balance.