At Good Regimen Skin Company, every ingredient has a purpose.

Our Ingredient Library was created to help you understand not only what is inside our formulas, but why each ingredient is there. Skincare can feel overwhelming when ingredient names are long, trends change quickly, and every product promises something different. At Good Regimen, we simplify that approach.

We organize ingredients by what they are meant to support in your regimen:

Nourish
Ingredients that help the skin feel cared for, replenished, and comforted.

Hydrate
Ingredients that help attract, hold, and support moisture in the skin.

Support Barrier
Ingredients that help support the skin’s moisture barrier and comfort.

Smooth & Firm
Ingredients that support the appearance of smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Balance
Ingredients that support the look and feel of calm, comfortable, healthy-looking skin.

Glow
Ingredients that support a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion.

White Bird’s Nest is our first hero ingredient — and the heart of our first collection — but Good Regimen’s ingredient philosophy is bigger than one ingredient. As our brand grows, this library will continue to expand with new ingredients, new product categories, and new formulas that follow the same purpose-first approach.

Good skin starts with good regimen — and a good regimen starts with understanding what your skin is receiving every day.

Our Ingredient Philosophy

Good Regimen formulas are built around a simple idea: skincare should be gentle, intentional, and supportive.

We do not choose ingredients just because they are trendy. We choose ingredients because they have a role in the formula and a purpose in the routine.

Some ingredients help hydrate.
Some help support the skin barrier.
Some help the skin feel calmer and more comfortable.
Some support a smoother, firmer-looking appearance.
Some help the complexion look more radiant.
Some bring nourishment, richness, and comfort to the formula.
Some help create the sensorial experience that turns skincare into a ritual.

Together, these ingredients help create formulas that feel complete — not overloaded.

Bird’s Nest Is Our First Hero Ingredient

White Bird’s Nest is the signature ingredient throughout the Good Regimen Bird’s Nest Collection.

Traditionally valued in Asian wellness rituals, bird’s nest has long been associated with nourishment, refinement, and care. In Good Regimen formulas, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract is used as a cosmetic skincare ingredient to help support hydration, softness, comfort, and radiant-looking skin.

Bird’s Nest is our first hero ingredient because it represents what Good Regimen stands for: heritage, modern formulation, gentle care, and a consistent routine.

But Good Regimen is not limited to one ingredient. Bird’s Nest is the beginning of our ingredient story, not the end of it.

Browse Ingredients by Purpose

Nourish

Nourishing ingredients help the skin feel cared for, replenished, and supported. These are ingredients that bring comfort, softness, and a sense of ritual to the formula.

Key Nourishing Ingredients

White Bird’s Nest
Saffron Extract
Honey Extract
Macadamia Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Sunflower Seed Oil
Jojoba Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Botanical extracts in the upcoming Face Serum

Why Nourish Matters

Skin does not only need correction. It also needs care. Nourishing ingredients help make a routine feel less harsh and more supportive, especially for skin that feels dry, tired, dull, or easily overwhelmed.

Good Regimen uses nourishing ingredients to create skincare that feels thoughtful, comforting, and rooted in ritual.

Hydrate

Hydrating ingredients help attract and support moisture in the skin. These ingredients are essential for skin that looks dry, dull, tight, tired, or dehydrated.

Key Hydrating Ingredients

White Bird’s Nest
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Trehalose
Panthenol
Beta-Glucan
Urea
Amino acid derivatives

Why Hydration Matters

Hydration is one of the foundations of healthy-looking skin. When skin is well hydrated, it can look softer, smoother, fresher, and more radiant.

Good Regimen uses multiple hydration-supporting ingredients because hydration is not one-dimensional. Some ingredients help attract moisture, some help support softness, and some help the skin feel more comfortable within a complete routine.

Support Barrier

Barrier-supporting ingredients help reinforce the feeling of comfort and help support the skin’s natural moisture barrier. These ingredients are especially important for skin that feels dry, tight, sensitive, stressed, or easily overwhelmed.

Key Barrier-Supporting Ingredients

Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide AS
Ceramide NS
Ceramide NG
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ectoin
Niacinamide
Panthenol
Beta-Glucan
Allantoin
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Shea Butter
Macadamia Seed Oil
Glycerin
Tocopherol
Tocopheryl Acetate

Why Barrier Support Matters

The skin barrier plays an important role in how skin feels and looks. When the barrier feels supported, skin often feels more comfortable, balanced, and hydrated.

Good Regimen takes a barrier-first approach because a strong skincare routine should not leave the skin feeling stripped or overwhelmed. Barrier-supportive ingredients help create formulas that feel gentle enough for daily use.

Smooth & Firm

Smoothing and firming-supportive ingredients help improve the appearance of skin texture, softness, and firmness. These ingredients are often found in treatment steps, eye care, creams, masks, and serums.

Key Smooth & Firm Ingredients

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Adenosine
White Bird’s Nest
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Gold Foil
Peptide-supporting botanical extracts

Why Smooth & Firm Matters

Skin changes over time. It can begin to look less smooth, less firm, or less refreshed. Good Regimen uses smoothing and firming-supportive ingredients to help the skin look more refined without relying on an aggressive approach.

These ingredients help support the appearance of softer, smoother, more cared-for skin while still fitting into a gentle regimen.

Balance

Balancing ingredients help support skin that feels comfortable, calm, and less overwhelmed. These ingredients are especially useful in formulas designed for sensitive-feeling, combination, oily, dry, or easily reactive skin.

Key Balancing Ingredients

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Niacinamide
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Allantoin
Beta-Glucan
Panthenol
Ceramides
White Bird’s Nest
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Grape Vine Extract

Why Balance Matters

Balanced skin does not mean perfect skin. It means skin that feels more comfortable, less stripped, and better supported by its daily routine.

Good Regimen uses balancing ingredients to help create formulas that work with the skin, not against it. This supports the brand’s microbiome-conscious and barrier-first approach.

Glow

Glow-supporting ingredients help the complexion look brighter, fresher, and more radiant. These ingredients are ideal for dull-looking skin, tired-looking skin, uneven-looking tone, and skin that needs a more luminous appearance.

Key Glow Ingredients

Niacinamide
Gold Foil
White Bird’s Nest
Saffron Extract
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Adenosine
Hyaluronic Acid

Why Glow Matters

Glow should come from skin that looks hydrated, comfortable, and well cared for — not from harsh over-exfoliation or stripping the skin.

Good Regimen supports glow through hydration, nourishment, barrier care, and radiance-supporting ingredients. The goal is skin that looks naturally refreshed, not overworked.

Featured Hero Ingredient

White Bird’s Nest

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Glow

White Bird’s Nest is the signature ingredient in the Good Regimen Bird’s Nest Collection and the first hero ingredient in the Good Regimen ingredient philosophy.

Traditionally valued in Asian wellness rituals, bird’s nest has long been associated with nourishment, rarity, refinement, and care. In Good Regimen formulas, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract is used as a cosmetic skincare ingredient to help support hydration, softness, comfort, and radiant-looking skin.

White Bird’s Nest connects heritage with modern skincare. It brings meaning to the routine while supporting the gentle, barrier-conscious approach that defines Good Regimen.

Why We Use It

We use White Bird’s Nest because it reflects the heart of Good Regimen: heritage, modern formulation, gentle care, and consistency. It helps support skin that feels hydrated and cared for while giving the collection a unique ingredient identity.

Rather than relying on harsh or aggressive skincare, White Bird’s Nest helps anchor the collection in a more supportive approach. It is our first hero ingredient because it represents nourishment, refinement, and the idea that skincare should be a daily ritual, not a punishment for your skin.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil
The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Best For

Hydration support
Radiant-looking skin
Sensitive-feeling skin
Dry-looking skin
Dull-looking skin
A complete Good Regimen routine

Ingredient-to-Product Guide

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Main Purposes: Cleanse, Nourish, Soften

Key ingredients include sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, olive oil, White Bird’s Nest, honey extract, tocopheryl acetate, urea, arginine HCl, lysine HCl, and ornithine HCl.

Best for makeup removal, sunscreen removal, excess oil removal, first cleansing, and softening the skin before cleanser.

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser

Main Purposes: Cleanse, Hydrate, Balance, Support Barrier

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, grape vine extract, panthenol, beta-glucan, hydrolyzed oat protein, trehalose, carnosine, and gentle cleansing ingredients.

Best for daily cleansing, sensitive-feeling skin, oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone routines, and skin that needs a gentle cleanse without a harsh feel.

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Main Purposes: Hydrate, Support Barrier, Balance, Glow

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, Tricholoma matsutake extract, saffron extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate, allantoin, glycerin, and trehalose.

Best for lightweight hydration, barrier support, radiant-looking skin, and preparing the skin for serum and moisturizer.

The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Main Purposes: Hydrate, Smooth & Firm, Glow, Nourish

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract, calendula extract, Albizia julibrissin flower extract, Gastrodia elata root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Tilia europaea flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, and adenosine.

Best for focused hydration, treatment support, smoother-looking skin, and completing a more advanced Good Regimen routine.

The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum

Main Purposes: Smooth & Firm, Glow, Balance, Nourish

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, gold foil, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, and other treatment-supporting ingredients.

Best for the delicate eye area, dryness around the eyes, tired-looking skin, and smoother-looking skin around the eye area.

The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer

Main Purposes: Hydrate, Balance, Support Barrier, Glow

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, biosaccharide gum-1, and other hydration-supporting ingredients.

Best for lightweight moisture, normal skin, combination skin, dehydrated skin, sensitive-feeling skin, and daily barrier support.

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Main Purposes: Nourish, Support Barrier, Smooth & Firm, Glow

Key ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, ectoin, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Tricholoma matsutake extract, macadamia seed oil, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, adenosine, gold foil, and tocopherol.

Best for dry skin, tight-feeling skin, mature-looking skin, nighttime moisture, and richer barrier support.

Ingredient Library A–Z

Adenosine

Purpose Category: Smooth & Firm, Glow

Adenosine is commonly used in skincare formulas designed to support the appearance of smoother, more refreshed-looking skin. It is often included in targeted skincare products because it fits well into routines focused on softness, firmness, and the look of skin renewal.

Why We Use It

We use Adenosine because it complements ingredients like White Bird’s Nest, peptides, and hydrating actives in formulas designed for a more refined-looking complexion. It helps support the appearance of skin that looks smoother, well-rested, and cared for without making the routine feel aggressive or overwhelming.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Firming Mask
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Allantoin

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Allantoin is a skin-comforting ingredient often used in gentle skincare formulas. It is valued for helping the skin feel soft, calm, and comfortable, making it especially useful in products designed for daily use or sensitive-feeling skin.

Why We Use It

We use Allantoin because it supports the gentle, barrier-first philosophy behind Good Regimen. It helps round out formulas so they feel soothing and approachable on the skin, especially when paired with hydrating ingredients, ceramides, and White Bird’s Nest.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Firming Mask

Arginine HCl

Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Balance

Arginine HCl is an amino acid derivative used in skincare formulas for conditioning and formula support. Amino acid derivatives help contribute to a softer, more cared-for skin feel and can support formulas designed around hydration and comfort.

Why We Use It

We use Arginine HCl in the cleansing oil because the first cleanse should feel gentle and conditioning, not harsh. It works with the plant oil blend, White Bird’s Nest, urea, lysine HCl, and ornithine HCl to help the skin feel soft and cared for after removing makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily buildup.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Beta-Glucan

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Balance, Support Barrier

Beta-Glucan is a naturally derived ingredient in Good Regimen formulas. It is known in skincare for supporting hydration, comfort, and a soft skin feel. Because it is gentle and supportive, it works well in formulas designed for sensitive-feeling or easily overwhelmed skin.

Why We Use It

We use Beta-Glucan because it aligns closely with our barrier-first approach. It helps support a hydrated, comfortable complexion and pairs well with ingredients like White Bird’s Nest, panthenol, trehalose, and allantoin. In Good Regimen formulas, it helps make skincare feel calmer, softer, and more supportive.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Firming Mask

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Bifida Ferment Filtrate is a probiotic-derived ingredient often used in skincare formulas focused on hydration, comfort, and healthy-looking skin. It fits well into microbiome-conscious skincare routines and helps create a more supportive treatment experience.

Why We Use It

We use Bifida Ferment Filtrate because it supports the firming mask’s comfort-focused, treatment-style formula. It pairs well with White Bird’s Nest, beta-glucan, allantoin, and adenosine to help the mask feel replenishing, balanced, and supportive.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Firming Mask

Bird’s Nest

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Also Known As: White Bird’s Nest
Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Glow

Bird’s Nest is the first hero ingredient in the Good Regimen ingredient philosophy and the signature ingredient throughout the Bird’s Nest Collection. Traditionally valued in Asian wellness rituals, bird’s nest has long been associated with nourishment, rarity, refinement, and care.

In Good Regimen formulas, Bird’s Nest appears as Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract, a cosmetic skincare ingredient used to help support hydration, softness, comfort, and radiant-looking skin. It brings together heritage and modern formulation in a way that reflects the heart of Good Regimen: gentle care, consistency, and a more intentional skincare routine.

Why We Use It

We use Bird’s Nest because it represents the foundation of Good Regimen’s first collection. It supports our purpose-first ingredient philosophy by helping skin feel hydrated, cared for, and comforted while contributing to a more radiant-looking complexion.

Bird’s Nest also gives Good Regimen a unique ingredient story rooted in tradition, but refined for modern skincare. It is our first hero ingredient — not our only ingredient focus — and it sets the tone for how we choose future ingredients: with purpose, care, and a role in the complete regimen.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil
The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Masks
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Balance

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar-derived skincare ingredient used to support hydration, comfort, and a soft finish on the skin. It helps formulas feel cushiony and smooth without making them feel heavy.

Why We Use It

We use Biosaccharide Gum-1 in the moisturizer because it supports lightweight comfort. It helps the formula feel soft, flexible, and easy to wear every day, especially for skin that needs hydration without a rich cream texture.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer

Carnosine

Purpose Category: Balance, Smooth & Firm

Carnosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient used in formulas designed to support a refreshed, cared-for skin feel. It works well in products that are meant to do more than one simple function.

Why We Use It

We use Carnosine in the cleanser because our cleanser is designed to feel like a skincare step, not just a wash-off product. It complements White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, panthenol, beta-glucan, and trehalose to support a gentle, thoughtful cleansing experience.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser

Ceramides

Purpose Category: Support Barrier, Balance

Ceramides are lipids that help support the skin’s moisture barrier. The skin naturally contains ceramides, and in skincare, they are often used to help support a moisturized, comfortable, and resilient-feeling complexion.

Good Regimen uses a ceramide blend in The Bird’s Nest Toner to help support barrier-focused hydration.

Ceramides Used in Good Regimen

Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide AS
Ceramide NS
Ceramide NG
Ceramide EOP

Why We Use Them

We use ceramides because barrier support is central to the Good Regimen philosophy. A routine should not only make the skin look good in the moment — it should also help the skin feel cared for over time.

Ceramides work alongside cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and White Bird’s Nest to support skin that feels hydrated, comfortable, and balanced.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Cholesterol

Purpose Category: Support Barrier

Cholesterol is a skin-identical lipid that helps support the skin’s moisture barrier. In skincare, it is often paired with ceramides and other lipids to help skin feel more comfortable and replenished.

Why We Use It

We use Cholesterol in the toner because it helps make the barrier-supportive ceramide blend feel more complete. It works alongside ceramides, hydrogenated lecithin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and White Bird’s Nest to support skin that feels hydrated and balanced after cleansing.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Decyl Glucoside

Purpose Category: Gentle Cleansing, Balance

Decyl Glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived cleansing ingredient used to help remove daily impurities, excess oil, and buildup. It is often used in mild facial cleansers and formulas designed for sensitive-feeling skin.

Why We Use It

We use Decyl Glucoside because a good cleanser should leave skin feeling clean, not stripped. It supports the gentle daily-use profile of The Bird’s Nest Cleanser and works well with comfort ingredients like White Bird’s Nest, panthenol, beta-glucan, and trehalose.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier, Glow

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is derived from licorice root and is often used in skincare formulas designed to support comfort and a more balanced-looking complexion.

Why We Use It

We use Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate because it fits our gentle, barrier-first philosophy. It helps support a calm, balanced-looking complexion and works well with hydrating and skin-comforting ingredients in daily-use formulas.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Ectoin

Purpose Category: Support Barrier, Balance

Ectoin is a skincare ingredient known for helping support skin comfort and hydration in formulas designed for stressed, dry-feeling, or easily overwhelmed skin. It is often used in products focused on environmental comfort and moisture support.

Why We Use It

We use Ectoin in the Face Cream because it supports the product’s richer, more comforting purpose. It helps the formula feel especially supportive when skin feels dry, tight, or in need of extra care, while pairing well with White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and probiotic-derived ingredients.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Gardenia Florida Flower Extract

Purpose Category: Nourish, Glow

Gardenia Florida Flower Extract is a botanical ingredient used in formulas designed to support the look of refreshed, radiant skin. It adds a refined botanical element to treatment-focused products.

Why We Use It

We use Gardenia Florida Flower Extract because it supports the elevated botanical profile of the Eye Serum and upcoming Face Serum. It helps create formulas that feel intentional, refined, and rooted in a more ritual-like approach to skincare.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Glycerin

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Support Barrier

Glycerin is one of the most trusted humectants in skincare. It helps attract and retain moisture, supporting skin that feels softer, smoother, and more comfortable. Because it works well across many skin types, it is commonly used in gentle daily skincare formulas.

Why We Use It

We use Glycerin because hydration is one of the foundations of Good Regimen. It helps support a moisturized feel across the collection and works beautifully with White Bird’s Nest, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and other humectants to help skin feel replenished without heaviness.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Gold Foil

Purpose Category: Glow, Smooth & Firm

Gold Foil is used in select Good Regimen formulas to create a more luxurious visual experience and a refined skincare ritual. It adds a distinctive look to the formula and helps make the application feel more elevated.

Why We Use It

We use Gold Foil because Good Regimen is not only about function — it is also about creating a ritual that feels intentional and beautiful. In the Face Cream and Eye Serum, Gold Foil adds a visual sense of refinement that connects with the collection’s heritage-inspired, modern luxury positioning.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum

Grape Vine Extract

INCI Name: Vitis Vinifera Extract
Purpose Category: Nourish, Balance, Glow

Grape Vine Extract is a botanical ingredient used in the cleanser to support the formula’s skin-conditioning profile. It adds a plant-based support element to a formula built around gentle cleansing and hydration-focused care.

Why We Use It

We use Grape Vine Extract because it complements White Bird’s Nest, niacinamide, panthenol, beta-glucan, hydrolyzed oat protein, and trehalose. It helps make the cleansing step feel more thoughtful and supportive rather than purely functional.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser

Honey Extract

Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate

Honey Extract is used in the cleansing oil to support a soft, conditioned skin feel. Honey has a long history of use in beauty and personal care, and in this formula it adds to the comforting, nourishing character of the cleansing oil.

Why We Use It

We use Honey Extract because the cleansing oil is designed to do more than remove makeup, sunscreen, and buildup. It helps complement the plant oil blend and White Bird’s Nest so the first cleanse feels gentle, nourishing, and luxurious.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Hyaluronic Acid

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Smooth & Firm

Hyaluronic Acid is a well-known hydration-supporting ingredient used to help skin look plump, smooth, and refreshed. It is valued for its ability to support moisture in the skin’s surface layers and is especially helpful in routines focused on dehydration or dullness.

Why We Use It

We use Hyaluronic Acid because it supports the fresh, hydrated look that is central to the Good Regimen routine. Across the collection, different forms of hyaluronic acid help create lightweight moisture, a smoother appearance, and a more supple skin feel.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask

Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Hydrolyzed Oat Protein is a skin-conditioning ingredient often used in gentle skincare formulas. It helps support a soft, comfortable skin feel and pairs well with ingredients designed for soothing, hydrating, and barrier-conscious routines.

Why We Use It

We use Hydrolyzed Oat Protein in the cleanser because cleansing can sometimes leave skin feeling dry or tight. This ingredient helps support a more comfortable post-cleanse feel and complements panthenol, beta-glucan, trehalose, and White Bird’s Nest.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Smooth & Firm

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is a smaller form of hyaluronic acid used to support lightweight hydration. It is often used in formulas designed to feel fresh, watery, and easy to layer.

Why We Use It

We use Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate because it supports a fresh, hydrated skin feel without heaviness. In the toner and moisturizing mask, it works with other humectants to help skin look smoother, softer, and more replenished.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask

Jojoba Seed Oil

INCI Name: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Purpose Category: Nourish, Gentle Cleansing, Balance

Jojoba Seed Oil is a lightweight, skin-conditioning oil commonly used in facial oils, cleansing oils, and moisturizers. It has a smooth feel and is often appreciated for being comfortable on a variety of skin types.

Why We Use It

We use Jojoba Seed Oil because it helps the cleansing oil feel balanced and elegant. It supports makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil removal while helping the skin feel soft rather than greasy or stripped.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate is a probiotic-derived ingredient used in treatment and cream formulas. It fits into microbiome-conscious skincare routines and helps support a comfort-focused formula profile.

Why We Use It

We use Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate because it aligns with Good Regimen’s focus on barrier support, hydration, and skin that feels balanced. It helps support the Face Cream and Eye Serum as more advanced care steps while keeping the overall routine gentle and intentional.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is a probiotic-derived ingredient used in skincare formulas designed to support the look and feel of healthy skin. It is often included in products that focus on comfort, hydration, and barrier-conscious care.

Why We Use It

We use Lactococcus Ferment Lysate in the toner because the toner is a key bridge between cleansing and treatment. It helps support the toner’s microbiome-conscious positioning and complements the ceramide blend, hyaluronic acid, White Bird’s Nest, and allantoin.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Nourish, Balance

Laminaria Digitata Extract is a seaweed-derived ingredient used in hydrating and conditioning skincare formulas. Seaweed extracts are often used to support a soft, refreshed, and moisture-focused skin feel.

Why We Use It

We use Laminaria Digitata Extract because it supports the toner’s lightweight hydration and skin-conditioning profile. It adds a marine-inspired botanical element that works well with White Bird’s Nest, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and probiotic-derived ingredients.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Lysine HCl

Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Balance

Lysine HCl is an amino acid derivative used in skincare formulas for conditioning support. Amino acid derivatives can help contribute to a formula’s overall skin-supportive feel.

Why We Use It

We use Lysine HCl in the cleansing oil because the first cleanse should feel soft and conditioning. It works alongside Arginine HCl, Ornithine HCl, urea, White Bird’s Nest, and the plant oil blend to support a more caring cleansing experience.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Macadamia Seed Oil

INCI Name: Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Purpose Category: Nourish, Support Barrier

Macadamia Seed Oil is a nourishing emollient used in richer moisturizing formulas. It helps support a soft, smooth, and conditioned skin feel, making it especially suitable for creams designed for dryness or tightness.

Why We Use It

We use Macadamia Seed Oil in the Face Cream because the formula is designed to offer richer comfort than a lightweight moisturizer. It helps support the cream’s cushiony texture and pairs well with shea butter, ectoin, White Bird’s Nest, and niacinamide.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Niacinamide

Purpose Category: Glow, Balance, Support Barrier

Niacinamide is a well-loved skincare ingredient known for supporting the look of a balanced, healthy-looking complexion. It is often used in formulas designed for uneven-looking tone, dullness, visible texture, oiliness, and barrier support.

Why We Use It

We use Niacinamide because it is one of the most versatile ingredients in the Good Regimen collection. It helps support skin that looks more even, calm, balanced, and radiant. It also fits beautifully into our barrier-first approach because it works well across many skin types, including oily, combination, and sensitive-feeling skin.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Olive Oil

INCI Name: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Purpose Category: Nourish, Gentle Cleansing

Olive Oil is a rich emollient oil used to help cleanse and soften the skin. In cleansing oil formulas, it helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily buildup while contributing to a more conditioned skin feel.

Why We Use It

We use Olive Oil because it supports the cleansing oil’s ability to remove heavier daily buildup while still feeling comforting. It helps make the first cleanse feel nourishing and effective, especially when paired with sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, White Bird’s Nest, and honey extract.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Ornithine HCl

Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Balance

Ornithine HCl is an amino acid derivative used in skincare formulas for conditioning support. It helps contribute to the overall skin-friendly feel of a formula.

Why We Use It

We use Ornithine HCl in the cleansing oil to support the formula’s conditioning ingredient blend. It works with other amino acid derivatives and moisturizing ingredients to help the cleansing oil feel more complete and supportive.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Purpose Category: Smooth & Firm

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is a peptide used in treatment-focused skincare formulas. It is often included in products designed to support the appearance of smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Why We Use It

We use Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 because it supports the more targeted side of the Good Regimen routine. It pairs well with White Bird’s Nest, adenosine, and botanical extracts in formulas designed to help skin look smoother, more refined, and more cared for.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Panthenol

Also Known As: Provitamin B5
Purpose Category: Hydrate, Balance, Support Barrier

Panthenol is a naturally derived ingredient in Good Regimen formulas. It is widely used in skincare for its ability to support skin comfort, softness, and hydration. It works well in gentle formulas and is especially useful in products designed for sensitive-feeling or dry-feeling skin.

Why We Use It

We use Panthenol because it supports the calm, caring feeling we want from a daily skincare routine. In the cleanser and moisturizing mask, it helps balance the formula so skin feels soft and comfortable, not stripped or overwhelmed.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask

Probiotic-Derived Ingredients

Purpose Category: Balance, Support Barrier

Good Regimen uses probiotic-derived ingredients in select formulas to support a microbiome-conscious skincare approach. These ingredients help create formulas focused on comfort, hydration, and healthy-looking skin.

Probiotic-Derived Ingredients Used in Good Regimen

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Why We Use Them

We use probiotic-derived ingredients because balanced-looking skin is part of a strong regimen. These ingredients support the overall comfort and care profile of our formulas and pair well with ceramides, White Bird’s Nest, beta-glucan, allantoin, and hydrating ingredients.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Firming Mask

Saffron Extract

INCI Name: Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Purpose Category: Nourish, Glow

Saffron Extract is a refined botanical ingredient included in the toner to support a radiant-looking complexion. It adds a luxurious botanical element to a formula already centered around hydration, barrier support, and skin comfort.

Why We Use It

We use Saffron Extract because it supports the toner’s role as a brightening and radiance-supportive step. It works alongside White Bird’s Nest, Tricholoma matsutake extract, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to help the skin look fresher and more luminous.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner

Shea Butter

INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Purpose Category: Nourish, Support Barrier

Shea Butter is a rich emollient butter that helps support softness, comfort, and a more nourished skin feel. It is commonly used in richer creams designed for dry or tight-feeling skin.

Why We Use It

We use Shea Butter in the Face Cream because it helps provide the richer comfort that some skin needs, especially at night or during drier moments. It supports a cushiony, protective-feeling texture and pairs well with macadamia seed oil, ectoin, White Bird’s Nest, and niacinamide.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Sodium Hyaluronate

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Smooth & Firm

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid and is commonly used to help skin feel hydrated, smooth, and comfortable. It is a staple hydration ingredient in formulas designed to improve the look of dryness and dehydration.

Why We Use It

We use Sodium Hyaluronate because it supports the fresh, hydrated look Good Regimen is built around. In the Face Cream and Moisturizing Mask, it helps support moisture while pairing well with richer comfort ingredients and White Bird’s Nest.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask

Sunflower Seed Oil

INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Purpose Category: Nourish, Gentle Cleansing

Sunflower Seed Oil is a lightweight plant oil used in cleansing oil formulas to help dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily buildup. It has a smooth, conditioning feel that works well in a first-cleanse product.

Why We Use It

We use Sunflower Seed Oil because it helps the cleansing oil do its job effectively while still feeling soft and comfortable. It supports the oil cleanse step as a gentle way to remove buildup before using The Bird’s Nest Cleanser.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Tocopherol

Purpose Category: Nourish, Support Barrier

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used in skincare formulas as a skin-conditioning antioxidant. It is often included in creams and emollient-rich formulas to support the overall care profile of the product.

Why We Use It

We use Tocopherol in the Face Cream because it complements the formula’s nourishing ingredients. It supports the richer, more comforting feel of the cream and works well alongside macadamia seed oil, shea butter, White Bird’s Nest, and niacinamide.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Face Cream

Tocopheryl Acetate

Purpose Category: Nourish, Support Barrier

Tocopheryl Acetate is a naturally derived form of vitamin E used in Good Regimen formulas. It is often used in skincare to support a conditioned skin feel and complement oil-based formulas.

Why We Use It

We use Tocopheryl Acetate in the cleansing oil because it works well with the plant oil blend and helps support the formula’s soft, caring finish. It helps make the oil cleanse feel more luxurious and skin-conditioning.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

Trehalose

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Balance

Trehalose is a sugar-derived humectant that helps support hydration and skin comfort. It is often used in formulas designed to help skin feel refreshed, soft, and less dry-looking.

Why We Use It

We use Trehalose because it supports the hydration-focused nature of the Good Regimen collection. It helps complement ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, White Bird’s Nest, and panthenol to create formulas that feel fresh, soft, and comfortable.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Purpose Category: Nourish, Glow, Smooth & Firm

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract is a mushroom-derived ingredient used across several Good Regimen formulas. It helps support the look of a more radiant, even, and refreshed complexion while adding a refined botanical element to the collection.

Why We Use It

We use Tricholoma Matsutake Extract because it pairs beautifully with White Bird’s Nest in formulas focused on hydration, radiance, and skin support. It helps create a more elevated treatment feel in the toner, face cream, eye serum, and upcoming face serum.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Urea

Purpose Category: Hydrate, Nourish

Urea is a moisturizing ingredient naturally present in the skin’s natural moisturizing factors. In skincare, it is used to support a hydrated, soft, and comfortable skin feel.

Why We Use It

We use Urea in the cleansing oil because it helps support the formula’s moisturizing and conditioning profile. It works with the oil blend, amino acid derivatives, White Bird’s Nest, and honey extract to make the first cleanse feel more supportive.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil

White Bird’s Nest

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Also Known As: Bird’s Nest
Purpose Category: Nourish, Hydrate, Glow

White Bird’s Nest is the signature ingredient throughout the Good Regimen Bird’s Nest Collection. Traditionally valued in Asian wellness rituals, bird’s nest has long been associated with nourishment, refinement, and care.

In Good Regimen formulas, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract is used as a cosmetic skincare ingredient to help support hydration, softness, comfort, and radiant-looking skin. It brings together heritage and modern skincare formulation in a way that feels meaningful, gentle, and refined.

Why We Use It

We use White Bird’s Nest because it reflects the heart of Good Regimen: heritage, modern formulation, gentle care, and a consistent routine. It helps support skin that feels hydrated and cared for while giving the collection a unique ingredient identity.

Rather than relying on harsh or aggressive skincare, White Bird’s Nest helps anchor the collection in a more supportive, barrier-conscious approach.

Found In

The Bird’s Nest Cleanser
The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil
The Bird’s Nest Toner
The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer
The Bird’s Nest Face Cream
The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum
The Bird’s Nest Masks
The Bird’s Nest Face Serum — Coming Soon

Ingredients by Skin Type

Ingredients for Dry Skin

White Bird’s Nest
Glycerin
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramides
Cholesterol
Panthenol
Beta-Glucan
Shea Butter
Macadamia Seed Oil
Ectoin
Trehalose
Urea

Ingredients for Oily Skin

Niacinamide
Decyl Glucoside
Jojoba Seed Oil
White Bird’s Nest
Glycerin
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Allantoin
Beta-Glucan

Ingredients for Combination Skin

Niacinamide
White Bird’s Nest
Glycerin
Hyaluronic Acid
Ceramides
Jojoba Seed Oil
Beta-Glucan
Panthenol

Ingredients for Sensitive-Feeling Skin

Panthenol
Beta-Glucan
Allantoin
Ceramides
Cholesterol
White Bird’s Nest
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Ectoin
Glycerin
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

Ingredients for Dull-Looking Skin

White Bird’s Nest
Niacinamide
Saffron Extract
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Adenosine
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Gold Foil
Hyaluronic Acid

Continue Your Regimen

A strong skincare routine does not have to be complicated. Start with the essentials, then build your regimen based on what your skin needs.

Optional First Cleanse

Use The Bird’s Nest Cleansing Oil before cleanser when removing makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, or heavier daily buildup.

Step 1: Cleanse

Use The Bird’s Nest Cleanser to gently cleanse the skin and remove daily buildup.

Step 2: Tone

Use The Bird’s Nest Toner to add lightweight hydration and prepare the skin for the next steps.

Step 3: Treat

Use The Bird’s Nest Eye Serum around the delicate eye area.

Coming soon: The Bird’s Nest Face Serum, a focused hydration treatment designed to support a more complete Good Regimen routine.

Step 4: Moisturize

Use The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer for lightweight hydration and everyday comfort.

Step 5: Comfort & Seal

Use The Bird’s Nest Face Cream when your skin wants richer moisture, especially at night or when skin feels dry or tight.

Related Good Regimen Guides

The Complete Guide to Bird’s Nest Skincare
Skin Barrier Guide
Skin Microbiome Guide
Skincare Routine Guide
Good Regimen Skincare Guides
The Art of Skincare Series
The Bird’s Nest Collection

Ingredient FAQs

What is the Good Regimen Ingredient Library?

The Good Regimen Ingredient Library is an educational guide that explains the skincare ingredients used in Good Regimen formulas. It organizes ingredients by purpose, including nourish, hydrate, support barrier, smooth and firm, balance, and glow.

What is Good Regimen’s ingredient philosophy?

Good Regimen chooses ingredients by purpose, not trend. Each ingredient is selected to support a role in the formula and the overall skincare routine, whether that purpose is hydration, nourishment, barrier support, balance, smoothness, firmness, or glow.

What is Good Regimen’s first hero ingredient?

Good Regimen’s first hero ingredient is White Bird’s Nest, listed as Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract. It is the signature ingredient throughout the Bird’s Nest Collection.

Is Good Regimen only a Bird’s Nest skincare brand?

Bird’s Nest is Good Regimen’s first hero ingredient and the foundation of the first collection. However, Good Regimen’s broader philosophy is built around purposeful skincare ingredients that support a complete routine. As the brand grows, future collections may introduce new hero ingredients while still following the same ingredient philosophy.

What does Bird’s Nest do in skincare?

In Good Regimen formulas, White Bird’s Nest helps support hydration, softness, comfort, and radiant-looking skin. It is used as a cosmetic skincare ingredient and serves as the signature ingredient of the Bird’s Nest Collection.

Are all Good Regimen ingredients natural?

Good Regimen formulas include a thoughtful blend of naturally derived, botanical, mineral, ferment-derived, skin-identical, and cosmetic-supportive ingredients. This Ingredient Library highlights the natural-leaning and purpose-driven ingredients that best represent our skincare philosophy.

Which Good Regimen ingredients support hydration?

Good Regimen hydration-supporting ingredients include White Bird’s Nest, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, trehalose, panthenol, beta-glucan, urea, and amino acid derivatives.

Which Good Regimen ingredients support the skin barrier?

Good Regimen barrier-supporting ingredients include ceramides, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, ectoin, niacinamide, panthenol, beta-glucan, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, shea butter, macadamia seed oil, glycerin, tocopherol, and tocopheryl acetate.

Which Good Regimen ingredients help with glow?

Good Regimen glow-supporting ingredients include niacinamide, White Bird’s Nest, saffron extract, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, gold foil, adenosine, and hyaluronic acid.

Which Good Regimen ingredients support smoother, firmer-looking skin?

Good Regimen uses ingredients such as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, adenosine, White Bird’s Nest, Tricholoma matsutake extract, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and gold foil in formulas designed to support smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Which Good Regimen ingredients are probiotic-derived?

Good Regimen uses probiotic-derived ingredients including Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, and Bifida Ferment Filtrate.

Which Good Regimen products contain niacinamide?

Niacinamide is found in The Bird’s Nest Cleanser, The Bird’s Nest Moisturizer, and The Bird’s Nest Face Cream.

Which Good Regimen products contain ceramides?

Ceramides are found in The Bird’s Nest Toner. The toner includes Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, and Ceramide EOP.

Which Good Regimen products contain hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid and related forms of hyaluronic acid are found in The Bird’s Nest Toner, The Bird’s Nest Face Cream, and The Bird’s Nest Moisturizing Mask.

Are fatty alcohols bad for skin?

No. Fatty alcohols are different from drying alcohols. Fatty alcohols are commonly used to help skincare formulas feel creamy, smooth, and moisturizing.