Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, modified collagen that helps hydrate and smooth skin without the stickiness of plain collagen.

A gentle, protein-based ingredient that helps repair and strengthen damaged hair without weighing it down.

A gentle, amino-acid-based conditioner that softens hair and skin without weighing them down.

Caprylyl Pyrrolidone is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps other active ingredients absorb better while leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.

Carnitine Tartrate is a gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that helps balance oil production, supports skin barrier health, and offers antioxidant protection.

A gentle, plant-based conditioning ingredient that makes hair smoother and easier to manage, ideal for sensitive scalps.

Caviar extract is a nutrient-rich ingredient that may help hydrate and condition skin, but its benefits are largely anecdotal and backed by limited clinical research.

Cetealkonium bromide is an effective conditioning and antimicrobial ingredient, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and is best used in rinse-off formulas.

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves hair feel without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning agent that helps reduce frizz and static without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient derived from silk that helps smooth hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that helps repair and protect hair without weighing it down.

A gentle, silk-derived conditioning ingredient that adds softness and shine to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and reduce frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps soften hair and reduce static without heavy buildup.

A gentle, multi-tasking conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup.

Cetrimonium tosylate is a synthetic conditioning agent that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause mild irritation for sensitive skin.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair, but may feel heavy on fine hair.

A gentle silicone derivative that smooths hair and fights frizz, but may build up on fine or low-porosity hair over time.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that forms a protective film on hair, reducing frizz and improving softness without heavy buildup.

A PEG-modified form of vitamin D3 that may support skin barrier function, but research is limited and the ingredient is uncommon in mainstream products.

A gentle, biotech-derived ferment that may help calm and condition skin, but research is still early.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps smooth hair and reduce static, with a mild cinnamon-derived scent.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning ingredient that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that combines collagen's moisturizing benefits with mild cleansing properties, but its complex name can be misleading.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle silicone-based conditioner that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that makes hair feel softer and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioner that helps reduce static and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning agent that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause irritation for sensitive scalps.

A gentle conditioning protein that helps hair feel softer and more manageable, but may not suit protein-sensitive hair types.

A gentle, protein-based conditioner that helps repair and protect hair without weighing it down.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that helps repair and protect hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A mild, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that helps soften and detangle hair while reducing static and frizz.

A gentle, silk-derived conditioning agent that helps soften hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning ingredient that helps soften hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A mild, protein-based conditioner that helps hair feel soft and smooth without weighing it down.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that makes hair feel soft and smooth without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioner that reduces static and softens hair without heavy buildup.

A mild, protein-based conditioning ingredient that temporarily smooths hair and softens skin without heavy buildup.

Cocoyl hydrolyzed keratin is a gentle, protein-rich conditioner that helps strengthen and smooth hair without weighing it down.

Colostrum is a nutrient-rich ingredient that may help soothe and condition the skin, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

Colostrum extract is a gentle, nutrient-dense ingredient that may support skin hydration and barrier comfort, but research is still emerging.

Cytosine is a DNA building block with emerging research in skincare, but its benefits are not yet well-established for topical use.

A synthetic ingredient that may boost eyelash growth but carries significant irritation and safety concerns, including potential eye and skin reactions.

Decyloxyacetaldehyde is a synthetic ingredient that may help improve skin texture, but research is limited and it can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Deer blood extract is a niche ingredient with traditional use but minimal modern research to support its cosmetic benefits.

A protein-rich powder that can help condition skin and hair, but its benefits are not well-studied in modern cosmetics.

A biotech ingredient that provides a complex blend of nutrients to support skin cell function, but its benefits in finished products are still being studied.

An emerging semi-synthetic ingredient that may help support skin barrier function, but research is still limited.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A mild, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that smooths hair without heavy buildup, suitable for fine or sensitive hair.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves manageability without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that reduces static and softens hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that reduces static and softens hair without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or oily hair types.

A mild, coconut-derived conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without weighing it down.

Diethyl Aspartate is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps skin feel smooth and conditioned, but research on its long-term benefits is still limited.

A synthetic conditioning agent that can improve texture but may be irritating or clog pores for some skin types.

Diglycol Guanidine Succinate is a synthetic conditioning agent that helps improve the feel and mildness of skincare and haircare products, but research on its long-term effects is limited.