Ingredient glossary

Tasmanian Pepperberry

What Tasmanian Pepperberry does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.

INCI: Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract · Also: Mountain Pepper Berry

Promising, not proven

In short: Tasmanian Pepperberry delivers anti inflammatory and antioxidant, suits sensitive skin best, and the evidence behind it is emerging.

What it does
Anti inflammatory, antioxidant
Best for
Sensitive skin
Evidence
Emerging
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The Glow take

The kind of ingredient sensitive skin quietly loves.

Tasmanian Pepperberry earns its place by calming things down: less redness, less sting, a happier barrier. Not a headline active.

— Maya

What it does

  • anti inflammatory
  • antioxidant

emerging evidenceOne randomized placebo controlled trial in 29 women plus ex vivo human skin explants showed reduced stretch mark roughness and increased collagen, elastin and TGF beta with the leaf extract. The TRPV1 and IL-8 anti irritation story quoted by brands comes from proprietary studies never published in full, so we do not count it.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Tends to suit

  • sensitive

Approach with care

  • rare allergy
  • Clogs poresLow
  • Irritation riskLow

How it fits each skin type

  • DryNeutral
  • CombinationNeutral
  • OilyNeutral
  • SensitiveSuits

Take extra care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.

Where it fits in your routine

WhenMorning or evening
Where in the orderAfter cleansing, before your moisturizer

Plays well with

Tasmanian Pepperberry, answered

Is Tasmanian Pepperberry safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Tasmanian Pepperberry is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.

Who should avoid Tasmanian Pepperberry?

Approach Tasmanian Pepperberry with care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.

What concentration of Tasmanian Pepperberry actually works?

Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.

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Sources & how we reviewed this

  1. DOI 10.1111/jocd.13780abstract only, the full text is paywalled

Last reviewed August 2026. Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.