Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Decanal is a natural fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh citrus scent to products, but it can be a skin sensitizer for some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

Decanenitrile is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, citrusy note, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Delta-Decalactone is a pleasant-smelling fragrance ingredient with a low irritation profile, but it offers no direct skincare benefits beyond scent.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a creamy, fruity note to products; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic scent molecule that adds a sweet, creamy note to products; generally safe but offers no skincare benefit.

Delta-Nonalactone is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a creamy, coconut-like scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefits.

Delta-Octalactone is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a creamy, coconut-like scent to products; it is generally safe at low concentrations but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a creamy, coconut-like aroma; generally considered safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A natural aromatic oil that adds a woody scent to products, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin if used undiluted.

Diacetyl adds a buttery scent to cosmetics but is controversial due to respiratory risks from inhalation, especially in aerosolized products.

Dibenzyl Ether is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a light floral note, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in those with fragrance allergies.

Dibutyl Sulfide is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a strong, unpleasant odor at high concentrations, used in tiny amounts to add complexity to scents.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a sweet, creamy note to products; generally considered safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefit.

Didehydromenthane is a synthetic minty fragrance that can make products smell fresh, but it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Didehydropinane is a synthetic pine-scented fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh aroma but offers no skincare benefits and may irritate sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited safety data; generally considered low risk at typical use levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Diethyl Malonate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fruity, apple-like scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefits.

Diethyl Phthalate is a synthetic plasticizer with a controversial safety profile; many brands have voluntarily phased it out due to consumer concerns, though regulatory bodies generally consider it safe at low levels.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds fragrance but offers no skincare benefits; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

Diethylheptadienal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skin benefit; safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a nutty, roasted note to products; generally safe at low levels but offers no skincare benefit.

Diethylquinoline is a synthetic fragrance compound with limited safety data; it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a warm, woody scent but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral-musky note, but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a sweet, creamy scent but offers no skincare benefits and may be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral-woody note but offers no skincare benefit and may be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities.

A synthetic pine-scented fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh note but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Dihydroanethole is a synthetic scent ingredient that adds a sweet, licorice-like note but offers no skin benefit and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Dihydrocarveol adds a minty, herbal scent to products but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals at higher concentrations.

Dihydrocarvone is a natural fragrance compound that adds a minty scent to products but offers no direct skincare benefits.

A synthetic scent ingredient that makes products smell pleasant but offers no skincare benefit and may trigger sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a pleasant scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low concentrations for most people.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

Dihydrofarnesol is a gentle, naturally derived fragrance ingredient that also offers mild skin-conditioning benefits, making it a safer alternative to synthetic perfumes.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a long-lasting scent to products; generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant aroma but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some.

Dihydrogeranyl Tiglate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, green scent; generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Dihydrojasmone is a synthetic jasmine-like fragrance that adds a pleasant scent to products but offers no skincare benefits and may be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Dihydromyrcene is a synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, citrus-like aroma but offers no skincare benefits.

A common synthetic fragrance that adds a pleasant scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Dihydropseudoionone is a synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in those allergic to fragrance.

Dihydroterpinyl Acetate is a synthetic scent ingredient that gives a fresh, woodsy aroma but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.

A synthetic solvent used mainly in fragrances; not a primary skincare active and may cause irritation at higher levels.

Diisopropyl Benzaldehyde is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited safety data; it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Dill Herb Oil adds a fresh herbal scent and mild antimicrobial benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Dill Seed Oil adds a fresh, herbal scent to skincare products and may offer mild antioxidant benefits, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and is mainly used for fragrance.

A mild synthetic fragrance ingredient that also helps preserve formulas, generally considered safe at low concentrations.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant floral scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance component that provides a pleasant scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, citrus note but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited safety data; best for those who tolerate synthetic scents.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, citrus note but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, green note to products; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some.

A synthetic scent ingredient that gives a warm, woody aroma but offers no skincare benefit and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low levels but may irritate sensitive skin.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh note but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.