Ingredients with Purpose, Formulated for Performance
In modern skincare, ingredients dominate the conversation. Marketed as heroes, stacked in excess, and judged in isolation - yet it’s formulation, the balance of ingredients, combinations, and concentrations, that determines how (and if) they actually work on the skin.
Many brands compete by stacking high concentrations of actives, combining too many so-called “hero ingredients,” or adding components purely for instant sensory appeal.
The result? Products that look impressive on paper - but often overwhelm, irritate, or exhaust the skin over time.
At Native Essentials, we take a different approach.
We work exclusively with plant-based and science-backed plant-derived ingredients – selected not for trend value, but for proven bio-compatibility and performance.
Our actives and functional ingredients are chosen for their ability to deliver results comparable to synthetic alternatives, without the irritation or barrier disruption that often comes with aggressive formulations.
95% +5% plant-based power
Here's what separates us: maintaining at least 95%+ plant-based/mineral and 5% plant-derived ingredients in our formulations while achieving clinical-grade efficacy is exceptionally difficult. It requires rigorous sourcing, advanced extraction methods, and formulation expertise. It would be easier and cost-effective to use synthetic alternatives. We don't do that. What we do instead: vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably sourced skincare that works.
Not Every Trending Ingredient Earns Its Place in Our Formulas
We deliberately do not formulate with trend-driven actives such as topical Collagen, Elastin, PDRN (polynucleotides), or oversized Peptides because their molecular size prevents them from penetrating the skin in a standard topical formula, unless supported by advanced delivery systems that still offer limited efficiency.
We formulate for skin longevity, not shock results.
That means balanced concentrations, essential ingredients only, and synergy over excess – so every component in the formula has a clear role and actively enhances the performance of the others. Our Skincare works with your skin, not for your skin.
Good skincare isn’t about pushing your skin harder. It’s about supporting how the skin functions, naturally.
Explore the botanicals we use to make our powerful and distinctive formulas.
ADENOSINE |
BROW8 |
AHA (from Blueberry+Sugar Cane + Orange + Lemon + Sugar Maple) |
SOLE |
ALLANTOIN |
MAMÃO |
AMMONIUM LACTATE (AHA) |
BROW8 |
BAICALIN (Antioxidant from Scutellaria baicalensis or Skullcap) |
HAE |
BAKUCHIOL |
NOOR |
BIOTIN |
BROW8 |
BROMELAIN |
MAMÃO |
CAFFEINE |
BROW8 |
CENTELLA ASIATICA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (Cica) |
BROW8 |
CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT |
BROW8 |
ECTOIN (fermented amino acid) |
ÏIS |
GAMMA-ORYZANOL (anti-oxidant from rice bran) |
CHUN, HAE |
GLYCOIN (Glyceryl glucoside from Myrothamnus flabellifolia or Resurrection plant) |
HAE |
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN |
BROW8 |
INOSITOL (Vitamin B8 from rice) |
HAE |
LUPEOL (Lupinus albus seed extract) |
NOOR |
MOSSTELLTEC (Phytol +Isomalt from Physcomitrella patens moss) |
ÏIS |
PAPAIN (from Papaya) |
MAMÃO |
HYDROLIZED ALGIN |
SUN+ , BROW8 |
SUNFLOWER SPROUT EXTRACT (Helianthus annuus) |
SUN+ |
MUGWORT EXTRACT (Artemisia capillaris) |
SUN+ |
SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE |
BROW8 |
STAR FRUIT EXTRACT (Averroha carambola) |
SUN+ |
MILK THISTLE EXTRACT (Silybun marianum) |
SUN+ |
MYRISTOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-16 |
BROW8 |
NIACINAMIDE |
BROW8 |
POMEGRANATE EXTRACT (Punica granatum) |
SUN+ |
ROSMARINIC ACID |
BROW8 |
APRICOT KERNEL OIL (Persea armeniaca) |
AZUR, SHAANT, LULUR |
ARGAN KERNEL OIL (Argania spinosa) |
AZUR, NOOR |
AVOCADO KERNEL OIL (Persea gratissima) |
KORU |
CACAY KERNEL OIL (Caryodendron Orinocense) |
AZUR |
COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED EXTRACT |
BROW8 |
CRAMBE OIL (Crambe abyssinica) |
NOOR |
CAMELLIA SEED OIL (Camellia oleifera) |
CHUN, LULUR |
CASTOR OIL (Ricinus comunis) |
LULUR, AKAI |
GRAPE SEED OIL (Vitis Vinifera) |
LULUR |
GROOMWELL ROOT OIL (Lithosspermum erythrorhizon) |
AKAI |
BROCCOLI SEED OIL (Brassica oleracea) |
AZUR |
HAZELNUT OIL (Corylus avellana) |
AZUR |
ECHIUM OIL (Echium plantagineum) |
NOOR |
KAKADU PLUM OIL (Terminalia ferdinandiana) |
SUN+ |
KIWI SEED OIL (Actinidia chinensis) |
KORU |
MARULA KERNEL OIL (Sclerocarya birrea) |
SHAANT |
MORINGA SEED OIL (Moringa oleifera) |
KORU |
JOJOBA OIL (Simmondsia chinensis) |
SHAANT, LULUR , NOOR |
PASSION FRUIT SEED OIL (Passiflora edulis) |
KORU |
POMEGRANATE SEED OIL (Punica granatum) |
SHAANT |
PLUM KERNEL OIL (Prunus domestica) |
AZUR |
PUMPKIN SEED OIL (Cucurbita pepo) |
AZUR |
ROSEHIP SEED OIL (Rosa canina) |
SHAANT, SOLE |
SACHA INCHI (Plukenetia volubilis) |
AZUR, SHAANT, HAE, |
SAFFLOWER SEED OIL (Carthamus tinctorius) |
SHAANTAKAI |
SEA BUCKTHORN SEED OIL (Hippophae rhamnoides) |
SUN+ |
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL (Helianthus Annuus) |
LULUR |
TAMANU KERNEL OIL (Calophyllum inophyllum) |
KORU |
TSUBAKI OIL (Camelia japonica) |
AKAI |
WATERMELON SEED OIL (Citrullus lanatus) |
AZUR |
CHIA SEED CO2 EXTRACT (Salvia hispanica) |
KORU |
POMEGRANATE SEED CO2 EXTRACT (Punica granatum) |
SHAANT |
RASPBERRY SEED CO2 EXTRACT (Rubus idaeus) |
KORU |
ROSEHIP SEED + PULP CO2 EXTRACT (Rosa canina) |
SHAANT |
SEA BUCKTHORN SEED CO2 EXTRACT (Hippophae rhamnoides) |
SHAANT |
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLIVATE (Ecocert Certified Organic) |
CHUN, ÏIS,HAE, |
CETYL ALCHOL (Ecocert Certified Organic) |
CHUN |
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEREATE (Ecocert Certified Organic) |
LULUR |
AMYRIS essential oil (Amyris balsamifera) |
SHAANT |
BERGAMOT essential oil (citrus bergamia) |
AZUR, SHAANT |
CHAMOMILE, ROMAN essential oil (Anthemis nobilis) |
AZUR |
CHAMOMILE, BLUE essential oil (Matricaria recutita) |
KORU |
FRAGONIA essential oil (Agonis fragrans) |
KORU |
FRANKINCENSE essential oil (Boswellia carterii) |
AZUR, NOOR |
GINGER LILY essential oil (Hedychium spicatum) |
SHAANT |
GRAPEFRUIT essential oil (Citrus paradisii) |
SOLE |
HONEYSUCKLE essential oil (Lonicera periclymenum) |
AZUR |
KANUKA essential oil (Kunzea ambigua) |
KORU |
JASMINE SAMBAC essential oil (Jasminium sambac) |
SHAANT |
LEMON essential oil (Citrus limoni) |
SOLE |
LEMON MYRTLE essential oil (Backhousia citriodora) |
KORU |
LAVENDER essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) |
KORU, AZUR |
MANUKA essential oil (Leptospermum scoparium) |
KORU |
MANDARIN essential oil (Citrus reticulata) |
AZUR |
MYRRH essential oil (Commiphora myrrah) |
NOOR |
NEROLI essential oil (Citrus aurantium dulcis flowers) |
AZUR |
ROSE otto (Rosa damascena) |
NOOR |
RHODODENDRON essential oil (Rhododendron anthopogon) |
KORU |
SANDALWOOD essential oil (Santalum album) |
SHAANT |
SPEARMINT essential oil (Mentha spicata) |
SOLE |
TANSY, BLUE essential oil (Tanacetum annum) |
AZUR |
VETIVER essential oil (Vetiveria zizanoides) |
SHAANT |
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL BEADS (fully biodegradable) |
SOLE |
ALOE EXTRACT (Aloe barbadensis) |
HAE |
CLAY (WHITE) |
CHUN |
CLAY (PINK) |
CHUN |
GLYCERIN (plant-derived) |
SOLE, CHUNSUN+, BROW8 |
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE + SORBITAN OLIVATE (Olive-derived) |
HAE |
EARTH MARINE WATER |
ÏIS |
HYALURONIC ACID / SODIUM HYALURONATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN, ÏIS, SUN+ AKAI , BROW8 |
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE |
BROW8 |
JOJOBA BEADS (fully biodegradable) |
SOLE |
PROPANEDIOL / PROPYLENE GLYCOL (corn-derived) |
ÏIS , BROW8 |
RICE STARCH (Oryza sativa) |
HAE |
SUCROSE STEREATE + SUCROSE PALMITATE (plant-derived) |
SOLE |
TREHALOSE (plant-derived sugar) |
ÏIS |
KAOLIN |
CHUN, MAMÃO |
PHYTOSTERYL / OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE (plant-derived) |
AKAI |
XANTHAN GUM |
CHUN |
BAMBOO leaf hydrosol (Bambusa vulgaris) |
HAE |
CUCUMBER hydrosol (Cucumis sativus) |
CHUN |
JASMINE hydrosol (Jasminium grandiflorum) |
SUN+ |
ROSE hydrosol (Rosa damascena) |
ÏIS |
FRANGIPANI hydrosol (Plumeria alba) |
LĪLĀ |
COCONUT water (Cocos nucifera) |
LĪLĀ |
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRYGICERITE (from Coconut oil - Cocos nucifera) |
KORU, AZUR, SOLE,LULUR, SUN+ |
ISOAMYL LAURATE (from Coconut oil - Cocos nucifera ) |
KORU, AZUR, SHAANT |
OCTYLDODECANOL |
NOOR |
POLYGLYCERYL-2-ISOSTEREATE |
AKAI |
SQUALANE (from Olive oil - Olea europea) |
KORU, AZUR, SHAANT, HAE, |
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN, ÏIS ,HAE, |
ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN (plant-derived, chemically processed) |
SOLE, CHUN,BROW8 |
POTASSIUM SORBATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN,ÏIS , SUN+HAE, BROW8 |
SODIUM ANISATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN,ÏIS ,HAE, |
SODIUM BENZOATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN, ÏIS , SUN+, HAE,BROW8 |
SODIUM LEVULINATE (plant-derived) |
CHUN,ÏIS ,HAE, |
CETEARYL OLIVATE (plant-derived) |
SUN+ |
SORBITAN OLIVATE (plant-derived) |
SUN+ |
TOCOTRIENOLS |
NOOR |
PANTHENOL (pro-vitamin B5) |
BROW8 |
VITAMIN-E (Tocopherol - from non-GMO Soy) |
KORU,AZUR,SHAANTSUN+ |
ROSEMARY EXTRACT (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
KORU,AZUR,SHAANT |