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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 (Sake Ferment Filtrate)

Inspired by centuries of Japanese fermentation, this nutrient-rich ferment helps replenish moisture while supporting softness, luminosity, and the skin's natural balance.

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.

Centella Recovery Complex

A calming combination of Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside, and Asiaticoside that helps comfort delicate skin while supporting the skin's natural repair processes and barrier function.

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.

Green Tea Extract

Rich in naturally occurring polyphenols, Green Tea helps soothe the skin while providing antioxidant protection to support its long-term health and vitality.

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.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

A stable form of Vitamin C chosen to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion while providing antioxidant protection against daily environmental stressors.

Arbutin

A gentle brightening ingredient that helps promote a more even skin tone, supporting clarity and radiance around the eye area.

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.

Astaxanthin

A naturally derived antioxidant sourced from microalgae, selected for its exceptional ability to help defend the skin against environmental stress while supporting a healthy, radiant appearance.

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.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

A nutrient-dense microalgae selected for its naturally occurring amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to support skin vitality and elasticity.

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.

Glyceryl Glucoside

Chosen for its ability to support the skin's natural hydration pathways, helping water move more efficiently throughout the skin. It encourages lasting moisture and everyday comfort.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

A microalgae extract naturally rich in Astaxanthin, providing powerful antioxidant support to help maintain the skin's vitality and resilience.

Lauric Acid

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

Niacinamide

A multi-functional form of Vitamin B3 selected to support the skin's natural barrier while visibly improving brightness and overall tone. It helps the delicate eye area feel stronger, smoother, and more resilient over time.

Oleanolic Acid

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

Peptide Complex

A carefully selected blend of advanced peptides that helps soften the appearance of expression lines while supporting smoother, firmer-looking skin around the eyes.

Phytic Acid

Helps brighten the skin.

Trehalose

Stimulates cell repair.

Triple Hyaluronic Acid Complex

Three complementary forms of Hyaluronic Acid work together to replenish moisture at multiple levels of the skin, helping to maintain hydration, softness, and elasticity.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, helps to repair and restore the skin.

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