Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

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

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

A gentle, non-greasy emollient derived from glucose that helps skincare products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A gentle, glucose-derived emollient that helps moisturize and stabilize formulas without feeling greasy.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without heavy greasiness, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A versatile, semi-synthetic emollient that softens skin and helps blend oil and water, but may clog pores for some.

A synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without feeling greasy, generally safe for most skin types.

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

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

A gentle, synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without heavy greasiness.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and stabilize formulas without heavy greasiness.

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that gives skin a silky finish and is generally well-tolerated.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for non-greasy formulas.

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

A gentle, synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky without clogging pores or causing irritation.

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

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

PPG-36 Oleate is a synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly, but it may be moderately comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without common irritation or clogging concerns.

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

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient derived from jojoba oil that softens skin without clogging pores.

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without heavy greasiness.

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

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

A gentle, modified lanolin that softens skin without the heavy feel or common allergens of natural lanolin.

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

A gentle, wax-like emollient derived from lanolin, but may be moderately pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

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

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

A gentle, plant-based emollient that helps reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture retention without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic ingredient that moisturizes and provides antioxidant protection, suitable for most skin types.

A reliable synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky without clogging pores.

PPG-51 is a safe, synthetic ingredient that makes products feel silky and helps other ingredients spread evenly without clogging pores.

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

A gentle, castor-oil-derived emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic ingredient that hydrates and smooths skin without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens and smooths skin without feeling greasy, suitable for most skin types.

A mild, water-soluble emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic ingredient that helps products feel smooth and spread easily without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without common irritation or clogging concerns.

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

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

A luxurious, non-greasy oil rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids that hydrates and soothes without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-based oil that helps soften and soothe the skin, though research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle, non-greasy plant oil that hydrates and soothes without clogging pores—great for sensitive or oily skin types.

Pristane is a lightweight, non-greasy oil that softens skin and helps other ingredients absorb, but its use is limited by sourcing and cost.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for oilier or acne-prone skin types.

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

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that hydrates and smooths skin without clogging pores, ideal for sensitive and oily skin types.

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