Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, fatty-acid-rich oil that hydrates and soothes without clogging pores—great for dry or sensitive skin.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps skin feel smooth and soft without clogging pores, commonly used in makeup and moisturizers.

A lightweight synthetic ester that improves product feel without heavy greasiness, generally well-tolerated.

Tridecane is a gentle, lightweight emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel.

A gentle fatty alcohol that softens skin and improves product texture without common irritation.

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

A gentle, plant-based emollient that hydrates without greasiness, suitable for most skin types including sensitive and oily skin.

Tridecyl Erucate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin without clogging pores.

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

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

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

Tridecyl Myristate is a reliable emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for acne-prone individuals.

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

Tridecyl Stearate is a gentle emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin without feeling greasy.

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

Tridecyl Trimellitate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps skincare products feel silky and spread smoothly without clogging pores.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from citric acid that improves product texture and skin feel.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products glide on smoothly and resist water, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Triheptanoin is a silky, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and softens skin, making it a great choice for sensitive and oily skin types.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens skin without a greasy feel, ideal for oilier or acne-prone skin types.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient derived from citric acid and fatty alcohols that softens skin and improves product feel without clogging pores.

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

A synthetic ceramide mimic that strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture without clogging pores.

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient that gives a silky, non-greasy feel and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

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

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

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

Triisostearin is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps moisturize and improve product texture, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

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

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores, commonly found in lip and makeup products.

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

Trilaurin is a gentle, coconut-derived emollient that helps soften skin without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that softens skin and improves the feel of creams and sunscreens without clogging pores.

Trilauryl Phosphate is a gentle synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly without heavy greasiness, but it's not a star active ingredient.

A gentle, lipid-based emollient that helps reinforce the skin barrier without clogging pores.

Trilinolein is a gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps soften and smooth skin while supporting the skin barrier with linoleic acid.

Trilinolenin is a gentle, omega-3-rich emollient that helps soften and condition the skin without clogging pores, making it suitable for most skin types.

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

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

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

A gentle, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil that helps skin feel soft and smooth without clogging 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 products glide on smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

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

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

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps maintain skin softness without clogging pores.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that spreads easily and leaves a non-greasy, velvety finish on skin.

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

Triolein is a gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths skin without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

Trioleyl Citrate is a gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve the feel of your skincare products.

Trioleyl Phosphate is a gentle synthetic emollient that helps skincare products feel silky and spread smoothly, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Tripalmitin is a gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps restore softness and smoothness to the skin without clogging pores.

Tripalmitolein is a gentle, plant-derived emollient that helps soften skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for dry or sensitive skin types.

Tripelargonin is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps moisturize without clogging pores, making it a good option for oily or acne-prone skin.

A gentle, synthetic emollient and solvent that helps products spread smoothly and prevents nail polish from becoming brittle.

Triricinolein is a gentle, castor-oil-derived emollient that softens skin and helps lock in moisture without clogging pores.

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