Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and improves product texture with low irritation potential.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps thicken and soften products without clogging pores.

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

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products feel smooth without clogging pores.

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

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

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

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

A gentle, coconut-derived emollient that helps soften skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin types.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves a silky finish, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly without feeling heavy or greasy.

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

A synthetic emollient that makes products feel smooth and creamy, but may clog pores for some skin types.

A synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel, but may be moderately pore-clogging for some.

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

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps create a smooth, creamy texture in skincare products without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that improves skin feel and helps other ingredients spread evenly.

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

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

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that helps skincare products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel.

A gentle emollient and emulsifier that helps products feel smooth and spread easily, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and stabilize formulas without common irritation.

A gentle emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture, but offers no unique benefits over more common alternatives.

A gentle emollient that helps soften and smooth skin by replenishing essential fatty acids, with a low risk of irritation.

A synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel, but may clog pores for some people.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without heavy greasiness.

A mild emollient and emulsifier that helps soften skin and blend ingredients, but may be slightly pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

A reliable emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams, but it's not a star active ingredient for skin benefits.

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

A gentle, plant-based emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without heavy greasiness.

A silky, lightweight emollient that helps products spread smoothly without feeling heavy or greasy.

A gentle, non-greasy plant oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for sensitive or acne-prone types.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, though research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle floral oil with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still emerging.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that combines the nourishing fatty acids of pumpkin seed oil with better spreadability and water compatibility.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant oil that may help soothe and moisturize skin, but research is very limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, though research on its unique benefits is still limited.

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

Quince seed oil is a gentle, nutrient-rich emollient that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores.

Quinoa seed oil is a gentle, nutrient-dense emollient that helps soften and protect the skin without clogging pores.

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

A lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that hydrates and softens skin without feeling heavy, suitable for most skin types.

Raffinose Myristate is a mild, sugar-based emollient that hydrates and conditions skin without clogging pores, making it a good option for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Raffinose Oleate is a gentle, sugar-based ingredient that hydrates and soothes the skin, making it a promising option for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, biotech-derived emollient that helps soften and condition skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-comedogenic plant oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores.

A lightweight, plant-based emollient that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient and emulsifier that helps moisturize and stabilize formulas without heavy greasiness.

A gentle, lipid-rich emollient that helps restore the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-based ingredient that mimics the skin's natural lipids to strengthen the moisture barrier and soothe dryness.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that combines the nourishing fatty acids of raspberry seed oil with improved texture and water compatibility.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich ester that moisturizes and protects skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived wax that adds richness and a smooth feel to balms and sticks without clogging pores.

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and helps protect skin from environmental stress without clogging pores.

A natural fruit wax that provides a smooth, glossy feel and helps thicken products, but may be moderately comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

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

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and soothes skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-based emollient that mimics skin's natural lipids to support a healthy moisture barrier.