The Skincare Dictionary: What's In Your Products?

Have you ever looked at the ingredients list on your skincare products and thought, 'wait, what is that?' We totally get it.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the Australian skincare product market is projected to have a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the next five years. As the number of products on store shelves grow, loads of new ingredients keep coming into the spotlight (snail mucin face masks, anybody?). So, which ingredients are actually worth the hype, and will work for your lifestyle, your skin type and your skincare goals? Wonder no more!

We've broken down exactly what you need to know into four easy-to-read skincare ingredient guides to guide you to start learning more about what goes into your favourite products, including:

• the best actives for staving off acne
• anti-ageing must-haves to brighten and resurface skin
• soothing, hydrating fixes for sensitive skin 
• go-to oils for every skin type.

Skincare trends may come and go, but these are the tried-and-true ingredients that have stood the test of time and are worth adding to your skincare regimen. Start discovering by clicking through the gallery or on any of the four links below.

• 4 Acne-fighters and exfoliators for clearer skin
• 7 Hydrators to soothe your skin
• 4 Skin oils for a nourishing glow
• 6 Anti-ageing ingredients for youthful skin