Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle silicone derivative that improves product feel and skin softness, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

A gentle silicone emollient that helps products glide on smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A hybrid silicone-and-avocado emollient that smooths skin and improves product feel without heavy greasiness.

A silicone-wax hybrid that gives products a smooth, silky feel and helps them stay put, but may feel heavy on oily skin.

A gentle silicone derivative that improves product texture and feel without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle silicone emollient that adds a silky feel and light hydration, generally safe for most skin types.

A gentle silicone-lanolin hybrid that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky, but may not suit those avoiding silicones or lanolin derivatives.

A gentle silicone-based emollient that spreads easily and leaves skin feeling silky without clogging pores.

Dimethiconol is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

A silicone-infused wax that gives products a silky, smooth feel without the heavy greasiness of traditional waxes.

A gentle silicone ester that smooths skin and locks in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy.

A gentle silicone-wax hybrid that gives products a silky, non-greasy feel and helps them stay put.

A gentle silicone-butter hybrid that softens skin without greasiness, but research is limited.

A gentle silicone derivative that improves product feel and spreadability, suitable for most skin types including sensitive skin.

A hybrid silicone-butter ingredient that provides rich, non-greasy moisture and a silky finish.

A gentle, silicone-like emollient that softens skin without greasiness, ideal for dry or sensitive skin.

A hybrid silicone-lactic acid ingredient that smooths skin and provides light moisture without heavy residue.

A gentle, silicone-enhanced butter that provides a silky, non-greasy feel on skin and hair.

A lightweight silicone ester that provides a silky, smooth feel without heavy greasiness, making it a popular choice for modern formulations.

A gentle silicone-based emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores, making it a good option for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps other ingredients spread smoothly and evaporates quickly, leaving a silky feel.

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product texture, with low irritation potential.

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

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

A gentle emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, commonly used to improve the feel of creams and lotions.

A gentle synthetic antioxidant that helps keep oils and butters in your skincare products fresh and stable.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that softens skin and reduces water loss, but offers no active benefits beyond basic moisturization.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, commonly used in moisturizers and makeup.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from amino acids that helps soften skin without clogging pores.

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

A silky, non-comedogenic emollient that hydrates without clogging pores, ideal for oily and acne-prone skin.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, amino-acid-based emollient that helps soften and condition skin without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A skin-friendly phospholipid that strengthens the moisture barrier and soothes dryness without irritation.

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

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky and spread easily without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A high-performance emollient that gives a silky, non-greasy feel and helps products spread smoothly.

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

A gentle, non-greasy ester that improves texture and wear in color cosmetics and skincare.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that improves product feel and spreadability without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps thicken and stabilize formulas without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that gives a silky finish without clogging pores, ideal for oil-free formulas.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky and spread easily without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that gives a silky feel and helps products spread smoothly without clogging pores.

A versatile, lightweight emollient that helps products spread smoothly without feeling greasy, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that gives a silky finish without clogging pores, commonly used in high-end cosmetics.

A reliable, lightweight emollient that improves texture and spreadability without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that improves product feel and stability without clogging pores.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without clogging pores.

Dipropyl Adipate is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves product texture and skin feel, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Dipropyl carbonate is a lightweight, fast-drying emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without leaving a greasy residue.

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without clogging pores.

A safe, non-greasy emollient that helps other ingredients spread smoothly and feel lightweight on skin.

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

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates without clogging pores, ideal for normal to dry skin.