Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, modified silicone that smooths hair and skin without the heavy feel or buildup of standard silicones.

A gentle silicone polymer that coats hair to reduce frizz and add shine without heavy buildup.

A silicone copolymer that creates a smooth, water-resistant film on hair and skin, but may build up over time.

A safe, synthetic film-former that helps products stay put and resist water, but may feel slightly tight or stiff on skin.

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

A gentle, multi-ingredient conditioning complex that smooths hair without heavy buildup, best for those seeking softness and manageability.

A gentle, modified collagen that adds softness and manageability to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioner that strengthens and smooths hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, modified keratin that helps strengthen and protect hair and nails without irritation.

A gentle, silk-derived ingredient that smooths hair and softens skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that adds softness and manageability without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that adds softness and manageability to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put, but it can feel tight or dry on some skin types.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A mild, plant-based conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve combability without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient from avocado oil that helps soften hair and skin while offering mild antimicrobial benefits.

A mild, avocado-derived conditioning ingredient that softens hair and reduces static without weighing it down.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that helps soften hair and skin while providing mild antimicrobial benefits.

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

A gentle, plant-based surfactant that helps create a rich lather without stripping the skin or scalp.

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

A mild, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that reduces static and adds softness, ideal for fine or sensitive hair.

Behenalkonium chloride is a gentle conditioning agent that helps reduce static and soften hair, but it can be irritating to sensitive skin or eyes in high concentrations.

Behenamide is a safe, synthetic thickener that helps create a smooth, creamy texture in skincare and haircare products.

A gentle conditioning agent that helps soften hair and skin without heavy buildup, but may not suit very sensitive scalps.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that helps create rich foam and a silky feel in cleansers and conditioners, with low irritation potential.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

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

A gentle, effective hair conditioner that mimics natural lipids, offering slip and softness without the weight of silicones.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves manageability without heavy buildup.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that smooths hair without heavy buildup, ideal for fine or oily hair types.

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

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve softness in hair and skin products.

A mild, effective hair conditioner that detangles and softens without the heavy buildup of traditional silicones or quats.

A gentle synthetic conditioning agent that helps soften hair and stabilize emulsions without heavy buildup.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that smooths hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that detangles hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A silicone-based conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and skin, but its phthalate component raises some safety questions.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that softens hair and skin without the heavy buildup or irritation of older quaternary ammonium compounds.

A mild, conditioning surfactant that cleans without stripping, making it ideal for sensitive skin and dry hair.

A gentle silicone that improves product feel and spreadability, suitable for most skin types including sensitive skin.

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

A positively charged collagen derivative that clings to hair and skin to provide conditioning, smoothness, and a protective film.

A gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that hydrates, soothes, and helps strengthen the skin barrier and hair fibers.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce hair thinning and improve skin firmness by supporting collagen and keratin production.

A synthetic peptide that may help support hair thickness and scalp vitality, but results vary and more human studies are needed.

A lab-made peptide that may help strengthen hair and improve skin firmness, but human studies are still limited.

A synthetic peptide that may help strengthen hair and support skin firmness, but research is still early.

A lab-made peptide that may help strengthen hair and support skin firmness, but human studies are limited.

A synthetic film-forming polymer that gives hair flexible hold and humidity resistance without heavy buildup.

A gentle silicone that adds slip and shine to hair and a silky feel to skin, with low irritation potential.

A durable silicone film former that boosts water resistance and wear time without feeling heavy or sticky.

A gentle, modified silicone that coats hair to reduce frizz and add shine without heavy buildup.

A gentle silicone polymer that smooths hair and skin without the heavy feel of traditional silicones.

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

A gentle silicone that smooths hair and reduces static, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if used excessively.

A synthetic polymer that helps products stay put longer, but may feel heavy or tight on some skin types.

A gentle silicone copolymer that helps products spread smoothly and leaves a soft, non-greasy film on skin or hair.

A synthetic antistatic ingredient that helps reduce frizz and improve hair feel, but may cause buildup with frequent use.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.