Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, almond-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a solid choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A strong cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate, but can still be drying for sensitive skin.

A strong foaming cleanser that can be drying for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans effectively without stripping the skin.

A mild-ish synthetic cleanser that helps products foam and remove dirt, but may be drying for very sensitive skin.

A strong foaming cleanser that can strip the skin's natural oils, best for oily or resilient skin types.

A common foaming cleanser that is milder than SLS but can still be drying for sensitive skin.

A milder alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate, but can still be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentler relative of SLS that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin or scalp.

A strong, effective cleanser that can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin, but is generally safe in rinse-off formulas.

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A common foaming cleanser ingredient that is generally milder than SLS but can still be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle cleansing agent that helps create foam and remove impurities without stripping the skin.

A strong foaming cleanser that effectively removes oil and dirt but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that effectively cleanses while being gentle on sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while respecting the skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that effectively cleanses while respecting the skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that effectively cleanses while respecting the skin barrier.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, avocado-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive and dry skin types.

A mild, effective cleanser that respects your skin barrier and is ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, plant-derived surfactant that effectively cleanses while respecting the skin barrier — ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while being gentle on sensitive and dry skin.

A gentle, biodegradable surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive skin.

A strong synthetic cleanser that effectively removes oil and dirt but can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle, plant-based surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle cleansing agent that also helps keep products fresh, but it's not a standalone preservative.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, sugar-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while being kind to sensitive skin.

A mild, plant-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, non-stripping surfactant that cleanses without disrupting the skin barrier, ideal for sensitive skin.

A gentle, plant-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that creates a rich lather without stripping the skin, making it a favorite for sensitive and dry skin types.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without over-drying, making it a popular choice for sensitive skin formulations.

A gentle, non-stripping surfactant ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

A mild, eco-friendly cleanser derived from pea amino acids that effectively removes dirt and oil without disrupting your skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while respecting the skin barrier.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-based surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, conditioning surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleansing agent that helps create a rich lather without stripping the skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that creates rich foam without stripping the skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, suitable for sensitive skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin.