Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle emollient blend that softens skin but may be slightly pore-clogging for acne-prone types.

A gentle wax ester that helps thicken and stabilize products while providing a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Glycol Palmitate is a gentle emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin, but it offers no active benefits beyond basic moisturizing.

Glycolamide Stearate is a gentle emollient that helps moisturize and condition skin without clogging pores, making it suitable for most skin types.

Glycolipids are gentle, multi-tasking molecules that help hydrate and reinforce the skin barrier, making them a smart choice for sensitive or dry skin.

Goat butter is a natural emollient that softens skin, but its high fat content may clog pores for some people.

Goat fat is a rich, natural emollient that deeply moisturizes but may clog pores for some skin types.

Goat milk is a gentle, nourishing ingredient that moisturizes and mildly exfoliates, making it a popular choice for sensitive and dry skin types.

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and helps protect skin from environmental stress.

Gondoic acid is a gentle, plant-derived fatty acid that helps soften and smooth skin while supporting the skin barrier.

A lightweight, non-greasy oil rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that helps soften and protect the skin barrier.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil from fermented grapes that hydrates and protects skin without clogging pores.

Grape Leaf Oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that helps moisturize and protect the skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based wax that adds richness and stability to skincare and makeup without common irritants.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that combines the nourishing properties of grape seed oil with improved water compatibility for lighter, non-greasy formulations.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fraction of grapefruit seed oil that helps soothe and support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich seed oil that helps soothe and moisturize skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy oil that hydrates and protects skin with essential fatty acids and antioxidants.

Gurjun Balsam Oil is a gentle, natural emollient that helps soften and soothe skin, but it has moderate comedogenic potential and limited research.

A silky, non-greasy emollient derived from hazelnut oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, water-friendly emollient that softens skin without a greasy feel, suitable for most skin types.

A silky, non-greasy emollient derived from hazelnut oil that helps moisturize and soften skin with a lightweight feel.

A gentle, plant-based wax that helps lock in moisture and create a smooth, protective layer on the skin.

A gentle, plant-based wax that helps lock in moisture and gives a smooth, non-greasy feel to skincare products.

A gentle, plant-based emollient that helps soften and soothe the skin without clogging pores.

A water-friendly version of hemp seed oil that moisturizes without greasiness, ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

A gentle plant wax from henna that adds richness and moisture to skincare without the staining properties of henna leaf.

A lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient that gives a silky feel without clogging pores, ideal for oily and acne-prone skin types.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel.

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

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

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without clogging pores or causing irritation.

Hexadecane is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps moisturize the skin and improve product texture, but it offers no active benefits beyond basic softening.

Hexadecene is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without feeling greasy, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

A lightweight silicone that smooths skin and reduces tackiness, generally well-tolerated and non-comedogenic.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores or causing irritation.

Hexanediol Beeswax is a gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that helps lock in moisture and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A gentle emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without heavy greasiness.

A gentle, semi-synthetic wax that helps products feel smooth and stay stable, but offers no active skincare benefits.

Hexyl Benzoate is a gentle, lightweight emollient that helps products feel silky without clogging pores, making it a good choice for oily and sensitive skin types.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without greasiness, commonly used to improve product texture.

Hexyl Hexanoate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps soften skin without clogging pores, commonly used to improve product texture and spreadability.

Hexyl Isostearate is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

Hexyl Laurate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

Hexyl Neopentanoate is a well-tolerated synthetic emollient that gives products a lightweight, non-greasy feel, making it a popular choice for oil-free and matte formulations.

Hexyl Octanoate is a gentle, lightweight emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, making it a great choice for oily and acne-prone skin types.

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

Hexyldecanol is a gentle fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps products spread smoothly, with a very low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves product texture and skin feel, with a low risk of irritation or clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves skin feeling smooth without heavy residue.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky and spread easily, but may be moderately clogging for acne-prone skin.

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

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

Hexyldecyl Oleate is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and improves product spreadability with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

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

Hexyldecyl Stearate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps moisturize and improve the feel of skincare products without clogging pores.