Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A mild, plant-based emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare formulas while leaving a soft, non-greasy feel.

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

A gentle, PEG-modified castor oil derivative that helps mix water and oil, making it a reliable emulsifier for stable, non-greasy formulas.

A mild, plant-based emulsifier that keeps formulas stable and skin-friendly, ideal for sensitive skin.

A gentle, high-performance emulsifier that helps water and oil mix into a stable, creamy texture without irritation.

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth lotions and creams without common irritation.

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

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps oil and water mix, making creams and lotions smooth and stable without irritation.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in formulas, with a low risk of irritation for most skin types.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare, with low irritation risk but potential allergy concerns for those sensitive to lanolin.

A gentle emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in formulas and may support skin barrier function without irritation.

A gentle soy-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in products, but its DEA component raises minor safety questions in high concentrations.

A mild, plant-based emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without common irritation.

A thickener and stabilizer from hydrogenated tallow, effective but may be too heavy for oily or acne-prone skin.

An effective emulsifier that helps mix water and oils, but may be too heavy or potentially irritating for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulas without the irritation of some synthetic alternatives.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix, making creams and lotions smooth and stable.

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

A gentle, modified lecithin that helps blend water and oil in formulas while supporting skin barrier function.

A gentle synthetic ingredient that helps condition skin and stabilize formulas, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle silicone-based stabilizer that helps keep formulas smooth and well-mixed without clogging pores.

A gentle, plant-derived fatty acid that helps stabilize formulas and gives a smooth, non-greasy feel.

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

A mild, skin-friendly emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without irritation.

Isoceteth-10 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare, with a low risk of irritation or clogged pores.

Isoceteth-10 Stearate is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps water and oil mix in your creams and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

A reliable emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in creams and lotions, generally well-tolerated but may be less suitable for very sensitive skin.

Isoceteth-7 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in your skincare products, but it may not be ideal for those avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures in skincare, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A gentle silicone-based emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures without clogging pores.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, lightweight textures without heavy residue.

A gentle lanolin-based emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, but may be mildly comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions, generally considered safe and low-irritation for most skin types.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures in skincare without common irritation.

A gentle emulsifier that helps water and oil mix, making creams and lotions smooth and stable.

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

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare formulas, generally well-tolerated but not a star active ingredient.

Isosteareth-22 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in creams and cleansers, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves texture and stability without common silicone downsides.

A mild, effective emulsifier that creates stable, silky formulas without stripping the skin — ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

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

A gentle, PEG-modified jojoba oil that helps blend water and oil in cleansers and creams without stripping the skin.

A gentle, water-soluble jojoba derivative that helps blend oil and water in formulas while adding light skin conditioning.

Laneth-10 is a gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil, but may be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Laneth-15 is a gentle emulsifier derived from lanolin, but it may be comedogenic for acne-prone skin and is not suitable for those with lanolin allergies.

Laneth-16 helps blend oil and water in products, but may be slightly pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

Laneth-20 is a gentle, water-friendly emulsifier derived from lanolin, ideal for blending oils and water in creams and cleansers, but those with lanolin allergies should avoid it.

Laneth-25 is a gentle, water-soluble lanolin derivative that helps blend oil and water in formulas, but may not suit those with lanolin allergies.

Laneth-40 is a gentle, water-friendly emulsifier derived from lanolin that helps blend oils and water in creams and cleansers, but may not suit those with lanolin allergies.

Laneth-50 is a gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in creams and lotions, but it may not suit those with lanolin allergies.

A gentle emulsifier derived from lanolin that helps blend oil and water in formulas, but may not suit those avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in creams and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle, modified lanolin oil that moisturizes and helps blend water and oil in formulas, but may not suit those with wool allergies.

Laureth ingredients help blend oil and water in formulas, but some types can be mildly drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle, semi-synthetic ingredient that helps blend oil and water in formulas while leaving skin feeling smooth.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves product feel and stability with a very low risk of irritation.

A gentle synthetic ingredient that helps condition skin and stabilize formulas, but research on its long-term effects is limited.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy or greasy feel.

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