Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle synthetic fatty acid that softens skin and improves product feel without common irritation.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps skin feel smooth and soft without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant oil that may help soothe and moisturize skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil from Himalayan cedar seeds that helps soften skin and may calm irritation, though research is still emerging.

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil from Australian desert lime seeds that hydrates and softens skin without feeling greasy.

A nourishing blend of omega fatty acids that helps soften skin and strengthen the moisture barrier without feeling greasy.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for oily or combination skin types.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture with a low risk of irritation.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-based emollient that makes skin feel smooth and soft without clogging pores—great for sensitive or oily skin types.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that improves product feel and skin softness without clogging pores.

A synthetic emollient that helps skincare products feel silky and spread easily, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps skincare products feel silky and spread easily without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without greasiness, suitable for most skin types.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps products feel smooth and stay put without clogging pores.

Dibutyl Adipate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

Dibutyl Sebacate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and keeps nail polish flexible, but it has limited direct skin benefit.

A silky, non-greasy emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores.

A silky, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A silky, non-greasy emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth, ideal for lightweight formulas.

A silky, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and softens skin while improving product texture.

A silky, lightweight emollient that hydrates without clogging pores, ideal for oily and sensitive skin types.

A gentle, fast-absorbing emollient that softens skin without clogging pores or leaving a heavy residue.

A non-greasy emollient that improves product texture and feel, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

A silky, plant-derived emollient that hydrates without clogging pores, ideal for sensitive and oily skin types.

Dicetearyl Succinate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without common irritation or clogging concerns.

Dicetyl Thiodipropionate is a gentle emollient that also helps protect oils in formulas from going rancid, making it a useful stabilizer in many moisturizing products.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without clogging pores.

A gentle, algae-derived oil that helps moisturize and protect the skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves product texture and spreadability without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without a greasy feel.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores.

Dierucic acid is a synthetic fatty acid that helps soften and smooth the skin, but research on its long-term effects is limited.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps other ingredients absorb better and leaves skin feeling smooth.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without greasiness, but it lacks extensive independent safety data.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

Diethyl Malate is a gentle skin-conditioning ester that helps products feel smooth and light, with low irritation potential.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps soften and smooth skin with a low risk of irritation.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps other ingredients spread smoothly and evaporates quickly, making it ideal for lightweight formulas.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without greasiness.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that gives a silky, non-greasy feel to products, with a low risk of irritation or clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly, but may clog pores for some skin types.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that spreads easily and leaves a silky finish, ideal for oil-free formulations.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

A silky, non-greasy emollient that improves spreadability and leaves skin feeling smooth without clogging pores.

A lightweight, silky emollient that helps products spread smoothly without feeling heavy or greasy.

A well-tolerated, lightweight emollient that improves product feel and skin softness with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A gentle, lightweight emollient that improves product texture and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without greasiness, but it's not a hydrating or active ingredient.