Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves texture and stability, but may not suit those avoiding silicones or ethoxylated ingredients.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable products without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas while adding a light, non-greasy feel.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps mix water and oil, making formulas feel smooth without heavy residue.

A silicone-based emulsifier that helps formulas feel smooth and spread easily, but its phthalate component raises unnecessary concern despite being chemically different from controversial phthalates.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable products without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky, with very low irritation potential.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy residue.

A silicone emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may not suit everyone due to its synthetic nature and potential for buildup.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without clogging pores.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in formulas, offering a smooth feel without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable products without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in products, but may not suit those avoiding silicones or PEG compounds.

An effective emulsifier and hair conditioner, but may cause irritation or clog pores in sensitive individuals.

An old-school emulsifier from animal fat that can be effective but may cause irritation and is rarely used in modern clean beauty.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Dipalmitamine is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps condition hair and stabilize formulas, but it's not a star active.

A gentle, synthetic emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in creams and sunscreens without clogging pores.

A mild, biomimetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water while supporting the skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

A mild, amino-acid-derived emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your skincare, generally considered safe and non-irritating at low levels.

A gentle emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but its animal-derived origin may not suit everyone.

A gentle, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.

A reliable, low-irritation emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable creams and lotions.

A gentle, plant-based emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in skincare products while providing light skin conditioning.

A mild, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in skincare formulas without stripping the skin.

Glycereth-6 Trioleate is a gentle emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures in skincare products without common irritation concerns.

A gentle, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in your skincare, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare formulas without stripping the skin.

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier and film former that helps blend water and oil in formulas while leaving a light, non-greasy feel.

A mild, skin-friendly ingredient that helps products feel smooth and spread easily without clogging pores.

A mild, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in products while leaving skin feeling soft and conditioned.

A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures while also softening the skin.

A mild emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare products while offering gentle skin conditioning—safe for most skin types.

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in creams and lotions, with mild antimicrobial properties.

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in products while providing mild skin conditioning.

A mild, plant-based emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures while also softening the skin.

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions while also softening the skin.

A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in creams and lotions while also softening the skin.

A mild, olive-derived ingredient that softens skin and helps blend water and oil in creams and lotions.

A mild emulsifier that helps mix water and oil while also softening the skin, making it a gentle choice for sensitive formulas.

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in creams and lotions, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

A gentle, widely used emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable creams and lotions with low irritation potential.

A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without common irritation.

A mild, lactic-acid-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water while offering light moisturizing benefits.

A gentle, self-emulsifying ingredient that helps create smooth, stable creams and lotions without harsh surfactants.

A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.

A gentle emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth creams and lotions with minimal irritation risk.

A gentle, effective emulsifier that creates stable, luxurious textures without common irritation concerns.

A gentle emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without common irritation concerns.

A gentle emulsifier that helps your creams feel rich and stable without clogging pores.

Glycol Oleate helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions, but may be slightly pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

Glycol Stearate is a safe, mild emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and gives them a pearly, luxurious look.

A gentle emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your creams, giving them a smooth, pearly texture without clogging pores.

A mild, eco-friendly emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions while leaving skin soft.