Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, synthetic emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores.

Isocetyl alcohol is a gentle, non-drying emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps moisturizers feel silky without clogging pores.

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and helps products spread smoothly.

Isocetyl Laurate is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and improves product texture with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

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

Isocetyl Myristate is a reliable emollient that softens skin, but it may clog pores for some people.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without a greasy feel, but may clog pores for some people.

Isocetyl Salicylate is a gentle emollient that also offers mild salicylic acid-like benefits, making it a good option for smoothing skin without irritation.

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

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

Isodecyl Acetate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel, making it a popular choice for non-oily formulations.

Isodecyl Alcohol is a gentle synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and feel less greasy, but it offers no active skin benefits on its own.

Isodecyl Citrate is a lightweight emollient that softens skin without greasiness, making it a good choice for non-comedogenic formulas.

Isodecyl Cocoate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth, making it a good choice for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that spreads easily and helps other ingredients absorb better.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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

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

Isodecyl Myristate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel, but it has a moderate chance of clogging pores for acne-prone individuals.

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

Isodecyl Oleate is a lightweight emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that hydrates without greasiness, but may clog pores for acne-prone skin.

Isodecyl Salicylate is a gentle emollient that softens skin and enhances product texture, with low irritation potential.

Isodecyl Stearate is a lightweight emollient that softens skin without heavy greasiness, but it may clog pores for some people.

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

A silky, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and smooths skin with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A gentle, lightweight emollient that softens skin without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

A silky, lightweight emollient that spreads easily and leaves a non-greasy finish, making it a favorite in sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves skin feeling soft, but may clog pores for some people.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that closely resembles skin's natural oils, making it ideal for all skin types including oily and acne-prone.

A gentle, skin-friendly fatty acid that helps reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture retention without clogging pores.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that spreads easily and leaves a silky feel, ideal for those who dislike heavy oils.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without greasiness, widely used for its silky feel and compatibility with other ingredients.

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

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

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, generally well-tolerated.

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

A reliable synthetic emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for those prone to breakouts.

A gentle, avocado-derived emollient that hydrates and softens skin without feeling greasy.

A lightweight, plant-based emollient that gives skin a silky feel without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without heavy residue, generally well-tolerated and non-comedogenic.

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

A lightweight synthetic ester that softens skin without a greasy feel, but may not suit those with very sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Isopropyl Citrate is a gentle emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without a greasy feel, generally well-tolerated.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without greasiness, generally well-tolerated.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores, but it's not a hydrating or active ingredient.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves a silky feel, but may clog pores for some skin types.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without a greasy feel, generally well-tolerated.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils, making it a great choice for dry or sensitive skin.

A rich, lanolin-derived emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.

Isopropyl Laurate is a lightweight synthetic oil that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.