Ingredients Glossary

Scientists shouldn't be the only ones able to decipher the label on a cosmetics bottle. Our Ingredient Glossary is a comprehensive collection of every single ingredient used in our products.

Japan Origin Ingredients

Rooted in the purity and precision of Japanese skincare, our Japan-origin ingredients are selected for their time-honoured benefits and clean efficacy. These ingredients reflect MOSAIK’s commitment to thoughtful formulation—where quality, tradition, and innovation come together to support long-term skin health.

Rooted in the purity and precision of Japanese skincare, our Japan-origin ingredients are selected for their time-honoured benefits and clean efficacy. These ingredients reflect MOSAIK’s commitment to thoughtful formulation—where quality, tradition, and innovation come together to support long-term skin health.

Akoya Oyster Nacre (Pearl Extract)

Nacre is the inner later of the Akoya oyster shell; source of high-quality Japanese pearls; contain minterals, amino acids, and proteins simmilar to the skin's collagen.

Fulvic Acid

Neutralises free radicals, helps to reduce oxidative stress and premature ageing.

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein (from pearl)

Derived from the acre of Akoya pysters, rich in amino acids and peptides similar to the skin's moisturising factors.

Inositol (Phytoactive)

Naturally extracted from beets, inositol is a skin-conditioning nutrient that helps regulate cellular balance and improves elasticity. It promotes smooth, resilient skin and is especially beneficial for complexions affected by dehydration, hormonal imbalance, or environmental stress.

Onsen (Hot Spring) Water

Rich in minerals (e.g. calcium magnisium, silica, sulfer) that support the skin's natural moisturising factos and barrier function.

Pine Tree Extract

Pine bark extract: boosts collagen production, helps to reduce fine lines, helps to protect against UV damage, helps to hydrate the skin

Raffinose (Phytoactive)

A plant-based sugar sourced from rice and soy, raffinose acts as a powerful humectant that helps maintain skin hydration. It supports the skin’s barrier function and helps soothe dryness and sensitivity—especially during times of stress, seasonal change, or hormonal fluctuation.

Rice Extract

Contains phenolic compounds, squalene, tricin and betaine, which protect collagen and elastin, while proviidng antioxidant effects for overall skin health and restoration.

Rice Ferment

Fermentation increases bioavailabilty of peptides, amino acids, and antioxidants, helping to enhace skin absorption and overall efficancy of products.

Phytoactive Ingredients

Phytoactive ingredients are plant-derived compounds known for their potent, skin-supporting properties. At MOSAIK, we prioritise phytoactives that soothe, nourish, and strengthen the skin. Each is chosen not only for its efficacy but for how it complements the skin’s natural function, offering gentle yet powerful results across all skin tones and types.

Phytoactive ingredients are plant-derived compounds known for their potent, skin-supporting properties. At MOSAIK, we prioritise phytoactives that soothe, nourish, and strengthen the skin. Each is chosen not only for its efficacy but for how it complements the skin’s natural function, offering gentle yet powerful results across all skin tones and types.

African Yellow Wood

Helps to balance combination and oily skin types, reduces shine, visibly reduces pore size, mattifying effect on the skin.

Aloe Vera

A potent phytoactive ingredient that helps to soothe and treat redness and inflammation.

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Anti-inflammatory properties, stimulates cell repair. Alteromonas ferment extract is a byproduct of the fermentation of the marine bacterium, Alteromonas Macleodii.

Artichoke Extract

As a clean, conscious, and vegan skincare brand, MOSAIK products are formulated with care, using high quality, effective, tested, and approved ingredients. A full series of products that are suitable for all spectrums of skin.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

A nutrient-rich microalgae extract packed with peptides and amino acids. Helps to support skin firmness, improve hydration, and protect against environmental stressors, promoting a more balanced and revitalised complexion.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Helps to promote healthy skin, smooth out fine lines and boost collagen and elastin synthesis.

Clove Flower Extract

Purifying and regenerative properties.

Ginger Root Extract

High in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, helps to energise the skin, reduce redness, and support circulation, resulting in a revitalised and even-toned appearance.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Helps to reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties may help skin irritations such as eczema. Lavender oil is commonly used in aromatherapy for its calming effects.

Licorice Root Extract

Helps to even out skin tone and preserve the skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid content.

Phytol

A potent phytoactive ingredient that helps increase collagen production, and aids in the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Additionally, it contributes to enhancing skin tone, balancing the skin's sebum production, and helps restore and support the skin’s protective barrier.

Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Supports the skin’s protection against free radicals resulting in the reduction of dark circles.

Sacrum

Has 10x the moisture retention of Hyaluronic Acid, instantly nourishing and brightening the skin.

TPS

Effective skin moisturising and conditioning agent, helps to protect the skin barrier, maintain overall hydration, and skin tone.

Bioactive Ingredients

Bioactive ingredients are scientifically backed actives that directly influence the skin’s biology—promoting cell renewal, improving barrier function, and calming inflammation. MOSAIK incorporates bioactives with proven results to address key skin concerns without overcomplicating your routine. Always dermatologist-formulated and tested for sensitivity, these ingredients work in harmony with your skin, not against it.

Bioactive ingredients are scientifically backed actives that directly influence the skin’s biology—promoting cell renewal, improving barrier function, and calming inflammation. MOSAIK incorporates bioactives with proven results to address key skin concerns without overcomplicating your routine. Always dermatologist-formulated and tested for sensitivity, these ingredients work in harmony with your skin, not against it.

Arginine

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, essential amino acid, promotes collagen production, improves hydration, helps protect the skin from free-radicals/pollutants.

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant, offers numerous benefits for skincare, including reduced signs of aging, improved hydration, and enhanced protection against environmental damage. It helps strengthen the skin barrier, calm inflammation, and can even complement sunscreen's UV protection.

Baikal Skullcap Extract

Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, that help to combat oxidative stress, photoaging, inhibits melanin synthesis, and protects against sun damage.

Bakuchiol

A natural, safe, yet highly effective alternative to Retinol, improving the appearance of ageing skin, dark circles, puffiness, sun damage and dryness.

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Water-soluble flavonoid with antioxidant properties, shown to improve capillary circulation which helps to enhance skin tone, brighten skin complexion, and additionally contributes to reducing the appearance of dark circles and fine lines.

Lauric Acid

Contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-acne properties.

Oleanolic Acid

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, helps to revitalise acne-prone skin, improves hydration.

Phytic Acid

Helps brighten the skin.

Trehalose

Stimulates cell repair.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, helps to repair and restore the skin.

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