Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without the irritation often associated with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

A gentle, plant-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a great alternative to harsher sulfates.

A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant that cleans effectively without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, plant-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A mild, polymer-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, plant-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

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

A gentle, biodegradable surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without over-drying, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

A mild, effective cleanser that's ideal for sensitive or dry skin, offering a creamy lather without irritation.

A gentle, effective cleanser that removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it a popular sulfate alternative.

A mild, creamy cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

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

A mild, effective cleanser that's ideal for sensitive or dry skin because it cleans without stripping.

A gentle, soap-free surfactant that cleans effectively while being kinder to sensitive skin than traditional sulfates.

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, taurine-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while being gentle on the skin barrier.

A gentle, sulfate-free cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while respecting the skin barrier.

A milder alternative to SLS that effectively cleanses but may still be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans effectively without over-drying, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, skin-friendly surfactant that cleanses effectively while respecting the skin barrier.

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

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that removes impurities without stripping the skin barrier, ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

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

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

A moderately strong synthetic cleanser that can be effective but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.

A mild to moderate synthetic cleanser that effectively removes oil and dirt but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

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

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that effectively cleanses while being kind to sensitive skin.

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while respecting the skin barrier.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A moderately strong cleansing agent that can effectively remove dirt and oil but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

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

A gentle, plant-derived cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, olive-oil-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, natural cleanser derived from olive oil that effectively removes dirt without stripping the skin.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes impurities while respecting the skin's moisture barrier.

A gentle, palm-derived surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin — a good alternative to traditional sulfates.

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

An effective but potentially drying cleanser derived from palm kernel oil; best for oily skin types and those who prefer traditional soap bars.

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

Sodium Palmate is an effective cleanser from palm oil, but its high pH can be drying and its environmental impact raises sustainability concerns.

A gentle, skin-friendly surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

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

A mild, eco-friendly surfactant derived from passionfruit seeds that cleanses without stripping the skin.

A gentle, peanut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively but may not suit those with peanut allergies.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin, but may not be ideal for those avoiding PEG compounds.

A gentle, PEG-modified surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, but its PEG component raises mild environmental and purity concerns.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin, but may not suit very sensitive types if used at high levels.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kinder to sensitive skin than traditional sulfates.

A mild, olive-oil-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while being gentle on the skin barrier.

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

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps create a rich lather and leaves skin feeling clean without excessive dryness.

A mild, plant-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

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

A gentle, castor oil-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive skin.

A mild, rosehip-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being gentle enough for sensitive skin.

A mild, plant-based cleanser that effectively removes impurities while being gentle on the skin barrier.