How to Read Skincare Labels

Understand what your skincare is actually doing.

An ingredient list can tell you far more than the front of a product ever will. This guide teaches you how to read cosmetic ingredient lists with confidence — understanding where ingredients sit in the formula, what they are designed to do and which claims deserve a closer look. Turn the back of the bottle into useful information and make more informed skincare decisions without relying solely on marketing. Inside: INCI terminology · active ingredients · functional ingredients · ingredient positioning · fragrance · preservatives · marketing claims · smarter product selection