Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Myreth-3 Palmitate is a synthetic emollient that helps products feel smooth and spread easily, but it may be moderately comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

A gentle, plant-derived wax that adds richness and stability to formulas without common irritation concerns.

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

Myristyl Acetate is a gentle emollient that helps soften skin without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

A gentle fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps stabilize formulas without the drying effects of short-chain alcohols.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths skin without clogging pores.

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

Myristyl Glycol is a gentle emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Myristyl Isostearate is a gentle emollient that helps soften skin and improve the feel of creams and lotions without clogging pores.

A gentle emollient that helps soften skin without feeling greasy, making it a good choice for dry or normal skin types.

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

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

A rich emollient that softens skin and thickens formulas, but may clog pores for acne-prone skin.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, making it a great choice for oily and acne-prone skin types.

Myristyl PCA is a mild, moisturizing ingredient that helps keep skin soft and hydrated without clogging pores.

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

Myristyl Stearate is a gentle emollient that softens skin and thickens formulas without common irritation or clogging concerns.

A gentle, plant-derived oil that helps soften and condition skin with antioxidant support, though research is still limited.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that helps soothe and protect the skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

Neatsfoot oil is a traditional animal-derived emollient that softens skin but is rarely used in modern skincare due to better alternatives and comedogenic concerns.

Neem seed oil is a traditional botanical oil that moisturizes and helps calm skin, but its strong scent and moderate comedogenic rating mean it's best for those who tolerate oils well.

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

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that gives products a silky feel without greasiness, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves a silky finish without clogging pores.

Nonadecane is a gentle, lightweight emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic ester that helps skincare products feel silky and spread easily without greasiness.

Noni seed oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich emollient that helps soften and protect the skin without clogging pores.

Nonyl alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol that helps soften and smooth skin without the drying effects of short-chain alcohols.

A natural emollient blend that softens skin and adds a warm, spicy scent, but may irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Oat kernel oil is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that softens and soothes dry or sensitive skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil from oat sprouts that helps soften and protect the skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, waxy emollient that helps soften and smooth skin while supporting the moisture barrier.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

Octadecane is a safe, lightweight emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without clogging pores.

A synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky and spread easily, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without heavy greasiness, but has limited research on long-term skin benefits.

A mild synthetic ester that helps condition skin and improve product feel, but research on its long-term effects is limited.

A mild synthetic ester that helps products feel silky and spread easily, but it's mainly used for texture and scent, not active skincare benefits.

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

A reliable, lightweight emollient that helps products spread smoothly without feeling greasy.

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

A gentle, modified beeswax that softens skin and improves product texture without common beeswax sensitivities.

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

A reliable, lightweight emollient that softens skin without feeling greasy, making it a popular choice for non-comedogenic formulas.

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

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

A lightweight, silky emollient that improves product texture without clogging pores or causing greasiness.

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

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

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

A silky, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and smooths skin, suitable for most skin types including oily and acne-prone.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emollient that softens skin without the heavy feel of pure lanolin.