Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A synthetic hair dye intermediate that helps create long-lasting color but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic hair dye ingredient that creates red tones but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic azo dye used for coloring; may cause irritation in sensitive individuals and is best avoided in leave-on products for reactive skin.

A synthetic hair dye ingredient that helps create certain shades but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic hair dye colorant that is generally safe when used as directed, but may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.

A safe, widely used synthetic dye in rinse-off cosmetics, but offers no skincare benefit.

A synthetic blue dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic blue dye that adds color to products but offers no skincare benefits; generally considered safe in low concentrations.

CI 62045 is a safe, widely used blue dye in cosmetics, but offers no skincare benefits.

A safe, widely used synthetic blue dye that adds color but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used blue pigment that adds color to makeup and bath products; generally safe but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic blue dye that adds color to products but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely approved synthetic blue pigment that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic blue dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic dye that adds blue-green color to cosmetics; generally considered safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefit.

A common synthetic green dye that adds color to products but offers no skincare benefit.

A widely used synthetic orange dye that is generally safe in low concentrations but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A safe, widely used synthetic red pigment that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic red dye that is generally safe in cosmetics at low levels, but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic pigment that adds vibrant red shades to makeup, generally considered safe at low concentrations but best avoided on broken skin.

A synthetic red dye that adds color to makeup and personal care products, generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

CI 18736 is a common synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but has limited skincare benefits and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic red pigment that adds vibrant color to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

A widely used synthetic red dye that adds vibrant color to makeup, but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic red dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic red dye approved for use in cosmetics, but some individuals may experience sensitivity.

A widely used synthetic dye that adds vibrant red color to cosmetics, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

CI 69800 is a safe, widely used synthetic violet dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic yellow dye that is generally safe in rinse-off cosmetics but offers no skincare benefit.

A widely used synthetic yellow pigment that adds color to cosmetics but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic yellow dye that is generally safe in cosmetics but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic yellow pigment that adds color to makeup but offers no skincare benefits.

CI 14270 is a synthetic yellow dye that adds color to products but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A safe, widely used synthetic yellow dye that adds color to cosmetics but offers no skincare benefits.

Aluminum Benzoate is a synthetic colorant and opacifier with limited skincare benefits and potential concerns about aluminum absorption.

A safe, non-irritating mineral pigment that adds opacity and subtle color to makeup, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A safe, mineral-based colorant that adds opacity and a matte finish to makeup, with a strong safety record.

A safe, non-irritating mineral pigment that adds coverage and texture to makeup, but offers no skincare benefits.

A safe, FDA-approved metallic pigment for sparkle, but not a skincare active.

Amethyst powder adds sparkle and a luxury feel to products, but has no proven skincare benefits beyond aesthetics.

A gentle, plant-derived colorant that adds warm tones to makeup and skincare without common irritation.

Annatto pulp extract is a gentle, natural colorant with antioxidant benefits, ideal for sensitive skin looking for a subtle tint without synthetic dyes.

Azurite is a blue mineral used as a colorant in cosmetics, but it lacks proven skincare benefits and may pose safety concerns due to its copper content.

Azurite extract is a mineral pigment used mainly for its blue color in cosmetics, but its skincare benefits are not well-studied.

A mineral pigment blend used for opacity and color in makeup, generally safe but with limited skincare benefit.

A safe, non-irritating mineral pigment that adds opacity and texture to color cosmetics, but offers no skincare benefits.

Basic Blue 124 is a synthetic blue dye that adds color to products but offers no skincare benefits; it is generally considered safe in low concentrations for most people.

Basic Blue 75 is a synthetic blue dye used for color in hair products, but it may cause irritation for sensitive scalps.

Basic Blue 99 is a synthetic dye that adds blue color to cosmetics, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Basic Brown 16 is a synthetic colorant that can provide a rich brown hue, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals and is primarily used in rinse-off products.

Basic Orange 31 is a synthetic hair dye colorant that can provide vibrant orange tones but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Basic Red 1 is a vivid synthetic dye used in some cosmetics, but it has a history of safety concerns and is restricted in several regions due to potential irritation and contamination risks.

A synthetic red dye that adds color but may cause irritation for sensitive scalps in hair dyes.

Basic Red 76 is a synthetic colorant that can add vibrant red tones to cosmetics, but it may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.

A synthetic violet dye that adds color to cosmetics but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Basic Violet 2 is a synthetic dye that adds color to cosmetics, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Basic Yellow 40 is a synthetic yellow dye used mainly in hair color and rinse-off products, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Basic Yellow 57 is a synthetic yellow dye used mainly in rinse-off products; it is generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.