Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that helps moisturize and protect the skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-based emollient that softens and smooths skin with a lightweight feel, though research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle plant wax that adds richness and stability to balms and creams without common irritation.

Bubulum oil is a traditional animal-derived emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for some.

Burdock seed oil is a gentle, antioxidant-rich oil that helps soothe and moisturize skin without clogging pores.

A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and protects skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient derived from buriti seed oil that helps soften and condition skin without clogging pores.

A skin-friendly, plant-based emulsifier that hydrates and stabilizes formulas without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle, aromatic oil from the Palo Santo tree that may offer antioxidant benefits and a pleasant scent, but research is limited.

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

A mild synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft, but offers no active skincare benefits.

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

A classic natural moisturizer that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.

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

A gentle, non-greasy emollient derived from castor oil that helps products glide on smoothly and keeps skin feeling soft.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that mimics the skin's natural lipids, offering hydration without clogging pores.

A lightweight, plant-based emollient that hydrates without greasiness, suitable for most skin types.

Butyl Butyrolactate is a gentle synthetic emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without common irritation risks.

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

Butyl Hexanoate is a lightweight synthetic ester that softens and smooths skin without a greasy feel, making it a popular choice in non-oily formulations.

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

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

Butyl Myristate is a lightweight emollient that softens skin and improves product feel, but it may clog pores for some people.

Butyl Octanoate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

Butyl Oleate is a lightweight emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture, but it may be moderately comedogenic for acne-prone individuals.

Butyl Stearate is a lightweight emollient that helps products glide on smoothly, but it may clog pores for acne-prone skin.

Butyl Undecenoate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel.

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

A gentle, coconut-derived emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

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

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

A synthetic emollient that softens skin and helps products spread smoothly, but may clog pores for some people.

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

A gentle wax ester that helps thicken and stabilize creams and lip products without common irritation.

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without common irritation or clogging concerns.

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

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy fatty alcohol that helps dissolve other ingredients and leaves skin feeling smooth without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic wax that improves product texture and stability without common beeswax drawbacks.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that makes products feel silky and spread smoothly, with a very low risk of irritation or clogging pores.

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that improves product texture and spreadability without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

A gentle, plant-based wax ester that gives products a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps stabilize formulas.

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that spreads easily and is generally well-tolerated, making it a common choice for moisturizers and sunscreens.

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

Butyrum is a natural butter that softens and protects skin, but its comedogenic potential depends on the specific plant source.

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

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and evaporate quickly without clogging pores.

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

A gentle synthetic fatty acid that helps skin feel smooth and soft without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps moisturize without clogging pores, making it a good option for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves product feel and spreadability with a very low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A safe, lightweight emollient that helps products spread smoothly and evaporates quickly, leaving a non-greasy finish.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and evaporates quickly, leaving a silky finish.