Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, waxy emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without common irritation or clogging concerns.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and feel lightweight on the skin.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that provides a silky, non-greasy feel — great for sensitive or oily skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that provides a silky feel without clogging pores or causing irritation.

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

A gentle silicone that smooths and softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for dry or sensitive types.

A synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without feeling greasy, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

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

A gentle silicone emollient that smooths skin and improves product feel without clogging pores.

A gentle silicone emollient that leaves skin feeling smooth and silky without clogging pores, ideal for improving product texture.

A gentle silicone emollient that gives a silky, non-greasy feel to skincare and haircare products.

A safe, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky on the skin.

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

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

A gentle, non-greasy silicone that smooths skin and helps products glide on effortlessly — generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

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

A gentle, synthetic wax that improves product texture and stability without the variability of natural beeswax.

A gentle, non-greasy wax ester that helps skincare and makeup feel smooth and stay put without clogging pores.

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

A gentle, non-greasy silicone that gives skin a smooth, velvety finish without clogging pores.

C32 Alkyl Dimethicone is a gentle silicone emollient that helps products glide on smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic fatty acid blend that helps soften and smooth skin without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that provides a silky feel without clogging pores, making it a good option for sensitive and oily skin types.

A lightweight, coconut-derived emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for oily or combination skin types.

A gentle, non-irritating wax-like ingredient that helps thicken and stabilize products without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy wax ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel without clogging pores.

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

A safe, non-greasy synthetic oil that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that hydrates and smooths skin, ideal for sensitive and oily skin types.

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

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves a silky finish without clogging pores.

A lightweight, silicone-like emollient that spreads easily and evaporates quickly, leaving a non-greasy feel.

A gentle, non-greasy oil that helps calm and soften skin, ideal for sensitive or irritated complexions.

A gentle, plant-based oil that hydrates and soothes, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based oil that helps soften and condition skin with a light feel, though research on its specific benefits is still limited.

A gentle, fast-absorbing oil rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that hydrates without clogging pores.

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

A silky, non-greasy oil alternative that hydrates and softens skin, suitable for most skin types including oily and acne-prone.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that combines the nourishing properties of camellia and palm oils with improved stability and feel.

A fermented camellia oil that may improve skin hydration and barrier strength, but research is still early.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient derived from camellia oil that helps soften and condition skin with low irritation potential.

A gentle, plant-based wax that helps lock in moisture and smooth the skin without clogging pores.

A lightweight, non-greasy oil that deeply moisturizes and soothes without clogging pores—great for dry or sensitive skin.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from camellia oil, ideal for those who want the benefits of a natural oil without the heavy feel.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient that combines fatty acids with green tea antioxidants for soothing hydration.

A gentle, non-greasy oil that hydrates and soothes, suitable for most skin types including sensitive and oily skin.

A gentle, nourishing butter that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for dry or sensitive skin.

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

A gentle, non-greasy oil that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, suitable for most skin types.

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

A gentle, semi-solid emollient that locks in moisture without feeling greasy, ideal for dry or sensitive skin.

A gentle, naturally fragrant wax that softens skin and adds a subtle floral scent, but may not suit those sensitive to fragrance.

A nourishing, non-greasy plant oil that hydrates and helps calm the skin, with a good safety profile for most skin types.

A vegan-friendly plant wax that helps thicken and stabilize products while providing a smooth, protective feel on skin.

A vegan, plant-derived wax that helps thicken and stabilize formulas while leaving a smooth, non-greasy feel on skin.

A gentle plant wax that helps lock in moisture and gives products a smooth, creamy texture.

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

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

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

A mild, non-greasy emollient that helps soften and smooth skin with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.