Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Quaternium-72 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, with a low risk of irritation for most users.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that reduces frizz and static without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, with mild film-forming benefits for skin.

A synthetic conditioning agent that helps reduce frizz and static in hair, but may not suit all hair types.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that reduces static and smooths hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that makes hair and skin feel smoother without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioner that helps strengthen hair and reduce frizz without weighing it down.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that makes hair and skin feel softer and more manageable without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps hair feel soft and smooth while reducing static and flyaways.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that makes hair and skin feel smoother without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that helps detangle hair and reduce flyaways, but offers no long-term repair.

Quaternium-80 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair, but it may not suit very sensitive scalps.

A synthetic conditioning agent that helps reduce frizz and static, but offers limited skin benefits beyond temporary smoothness.

Quaternium-83 is a synthetic conditioning agent that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that smooths hair and reduces static, but may build up with frequent use.

Quaternium-86 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, but it may cause buildup with frequent use.

Quaternium-87 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and soften hair, but it may not suit very sensitive scalps.

Quaternium-88 is a gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a popular choice for sensitive scalps and fine hair.

A gentle synthetic conditioning agent that reduces frizz and static without heavy buildup.

Quaternium-90 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, but it may not suit very sensitive scalps.

A modified clay that helps control oil and improve product feel, generally safe but not well-studied in long-term use.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that helps detangle hair and reduce flyaways without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and reduce frizz with a low risk of irritation.

Quaternium-93 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz and static in hair, but it may not suit those with very sensitive scalps.

A synthetic conditioning agent that helps reduce static and improve the feel of hair and skin, generally well-tolerated but not a standout active.

Quaternium-97 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz and static while making hair feel softer and easier to manage.

A plant-derived film former that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put longer without feeling heavy or sticky.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz and static, but may not suit those seeking deep repair.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair without heavy buildup.

A mild, rice-derived conditioning ingredient that reduces static and adds softness, ideal for fine or easily weighed-down hair.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived conditioning agent that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived conditioning ingredient that smooths hair without heavy buildup, ideal for fine or oily hair types.

A safe, effective film-former that helps makeup and hair products last longer without feeling stiff or heavy.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen is a hybrid ingredient that adds hold and shine to hair and makeup while offering some conditioning, but it's not a true collagen treatment for skin.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that softens skin and detangles hair without heavy greasiness.

A gentle, safflower-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause irritation for sensitive scalps.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, shea-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps soften and detangle hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient derived from shea butter that helps reduce static and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put, but offers no active skincare benefit.

A versatile silicone copolymer that improves product feel and water resistance with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle, water-soluble silicone that smooths hair and skin without the heavy feel of traditional silicones.

Silicone Quaternium-10 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-11 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-12 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning silicone that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup, but may not suit those avoiding all silicones.

Silicone Quaternium-16 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

A gentle, positively charged silicone that smooths hair and reduces static without the heavy feel of traditional silicones.

A gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-18 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static, but may build up over time with infrequent washing.

A gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-2 is a gentle, positively charged silicone that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup, thanks to its silicone and panthenol components.

A gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and reduces static, but may build up on fine or low-porosity hair over time.

A gentle silicone conditioner that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.