Ingredient Library

The 26 actives and supporting ingredients Nuvée formulates with. Your analysis decides which of these appear in your day and night serums — and at what concentration.

Descriptions below cover the cosmetic role each ingredient plays in a formula. They are not medical claims and are not a diagnosis. Active ingredients highlighted in your report are selected highlights — the complete ingredient list is printed on your product packaging.

Allantoin ingredient visual

Allantoin

A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps skin feel calm and comfortable while supporting a smoother-looking surface.

  • Comfort
  • Softness
  • Surface smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin ingredient visual

Alpha-Arbutin

Also known as Alpha Arbutin · Arbutin

A targeted brightening ingredient that helps improve the look of uneven tone and visible dark spots over time.

  • Even-looking tone
  • Dark spot care
  • Radiance
Azelaic Acid ingredient visual

Azelaic Acid

A versatile active that helps refine the look of blemishes, visible redness, and uneven tone.

  • Clarifying
  • Visible redness care
  • Even-looking tone
Bakuchiol ingredient visual

Bakuchiol

A plant-derived retinol alternative used to support smoother, firmer-looking skin with a gentle cosmetic profile.

  • Surface renewal
  • Firm-looking skin
  • Tone support
Centella Asiatica ingredient visual

Centella Asiatica

Also known as Centella Asiatica Extract · Centella · Cica Extract · Cica · Madecassoside

A botanical extract known for helping skin feel soothed and supported, especially when it looks stressed or visibly red.

  • Soothing
  • Visible redness care
  • Barrier support
Ceramide ingredient visual

Ceramides

Also known as Ceramide NP · Ceramide Complex · Ceramide

Skin-identical lipids that help reinforce the moisture barrier and reduce the feeling of dryness for smoother, more comfortable skin.

  • Barrier support
  • Moisture retention
  • Smoothness
Cholesterol ingredient visual

Cholesterol

A barrier-supporting lipid that works alongside ceramides to help skin retain moisture and feel more resilient.

  • Barrier support
  • Moisture retention
  • Comfort
Collagen Peptides ingredient visual

Collagen Peptides

Also known as Peptides · Peptide Complex · Matrixyl · Palmitoyl Pentapeptide

Short chains of amino acids used to support a smoother, more supple appearance and help skin feel conditioned.

  • Smoothness
  • Supple feel
  • Texture support
Ectoin ingredient visual

Ectoin

A moisture-binding molecule that helps support hydration and comfort during everyday environmental stress.

  • Hydration
  • Comfort
  • Barrier support
Encapsulated Retinol ingredient visual

Encapsulated Retinol

Also known as Retinol Liposome PF · Retinol Liposome

A delivery form of retinol designed for gradual release, helping improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture over time.

  • Fine line care
  • Surface renewal
  • Texture refinement
Expression Peptide ingredient visual

Expression Peptide

Also known as Argireline · Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A targeted peptide used to soften the look of expression lines and support a smoother-looking surface.

  • Expression line care
  • Smoothness
  • Peptide support
Ferulic Acid ingredient visual

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that supports skin against everyday environmental stress and complements brightening ingredients such as vitamin C.

  • Antioxidant support
  • Radiance
  • Formula support
Gluconolactone ingredient visual

Gluconolactone (PHA)

Also known as PAD · Gluconolactone · PHA · Polyhydroxy Acid

A polyhydroxy acid that gently refreshes the skin's surface while also helping maintain hydration.

  • Gentle renewal
  • Texture refinement
  • Hydration support
Glutathione Tripeptide ingredient visual

Glutathione Tripeptide

Also known as Glutathione

An antioxidant peptide used to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion during everyday oxidative stress.

  • Antioxidant support
  • Even-looking tone
  • Radiance
Hexylresorcinol ingredient visual

Hexylresorcinol

A focused brightening ingredient that helps improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and supports clearer-looking tone.

  • Dark spot care
  • Even-looking tone
  • Radiance
Hyaluronic Acid ingredient visual

Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate

A humectant that draws water to the skin's surface, helping it look plumper and feel more hydrated.

  • Hydration
  • Plump-looking skin
  • Softness
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate ingredient visual

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Also known as Granactive Retinoid

A next-generation retinoid used to support smoother-looking texture and soften the appearance of fine lines.

  • Fine line care
  • Surface renewal
  • Texture refinement
LHA ingredient visual

LHA

Also known as Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

A lipophilic exfoliating acid that helps refine the look of pores and uneven texture through focused surface renewal.

  • Pore care
  • Gentle renewal
  • Texture refinement
Niacinamide ingredient visual

Niacinamide

Also known as Vitamin B3

A form of vitamin B3 that supports the moisture barrier while improving the look of pores, uneven tone, and excess shine.

  • Barrier support
  • Pore care
  • Balanced-looking shine
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 ingredient visual

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Also known as Palmitoyl Tripeptide 8

A soothing signal peptide used to support calmer-looking skin and a smoother appearance.

  • Peptide support
  • Visible redness care
  • Smoothness
Panthenol ingredient visual

Panthenol

Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5 · Provitamin B5

Pro-vitamin B5 that helps attract moisture and leaves skin feeling soothed, soft, and comfortable.

  • Hydration
  • Soothing
  • Softness
Salicylic Acid ingredient visual

Salicylic Acid

Also known as BHA

An oil-soluble exfoliating acid that helps clear surface buildup and refine the look of pores and blemishes.

  • Clarifying
  • Pore care
  • Texture refinement
Squalane ingredient visual

Squalane

A lightweight emollient that helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss without a heavy finish.

  • Moisture retention
  • Softness
  • Barrier support
Tranexamic Acid ingredient visual

Tranexamic Acid

A targeted brightening ingredient that helps improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone.

  • Dark spot care
  • Even-looking tone
  • Radiance
Vitamin C Complex ingredient visual

Vitamin C Complex

Also known as Vitamin C · L-Ascorbic Acid · Ascorbic Acid · Ethyl Ascorbic Acid · Ascorbyl Glucoside

An antioxidant complex that supports visible brightness and helps improve the look of uneven tone and fine lines.

  • Antioxidant support
  • Radiance
  • Even-looking tone
Zinc PCA ingredient visual

Zinc PCA

A mineral-derived ingredient that helps balance the look of excess shine and supports clearer-looking pores.

  • Balanced-looking shine
  • Pore care
  • Clarifying

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