Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle silicone conditioner that smooths hair without heavy buildup, ideal for fine or oily hair types.

A gentle silicone conditioner that reduces frizz and flyaways without heavy buildup, suitable for most hair types.

A gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, but may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

A gentle silicone conditioner that smooths hair without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair.

A gentle, water-soluble silicone that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Silicone Quaternium-3 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if used excessively.

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

A gentle silicone conditioner that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for fine or oily hair types.

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

Silicone Quaternium-7 is a gentle conditioning silicone that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a popular choice for detangling and frizz control.

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

Silicone Quaternium-9 is a gentle, water-soluble conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A synthetic film former that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put longer without feeling overly stiff or sticky.

A silicone-arginine hybrid that provides smoothness and conditioning without heavy buildup.

A gentle, film-forming ingredient that smooths hair and skin by depositing a lightweight, protective layer.

A silicone-collagen hybrid that forms a smooth, flexible film for temporary smoothing and conditioning, but offers no lasting collagen benefit.

A silicone-modified pearl protein that forms a flexible, breathable film for smoother hair and a temporary skin-smoothing effect.

A gentle film-forming ingredient that adds smoothness and shine to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, silicone-like film former derived from silk that smooths skin and hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle film-forming ingredient that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, but may not suit those avoiding silicones or wheat-derived ingredients.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put and resist water, but may feel tight or stiff for some users.

A gentle, multi-tasking chitosan derivative that hydrates, forms a protective film, and offers mild cleansing without stripping the skin.

A mild synthetic conditioning agent that helps hair and skin feel smooth without heavy buildup.

A gentle, film-forming chitosan derivative that improves hair manageability and adds a soft, non-sticky feel to skincare products.

A gentle, chitosan-based polymer that improves hair manageability and skin feel without heavy buildup.

A gentle, film-forming chitosan derivative that improves hair manageability and skin feel without heavy buildup.

A gentle coconut-derived surfactant and conditioner that cleans without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry hair and skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that also conditions skin and hair, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry types.

A mild, plant-based cleanser that removes dirt without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A mild, protein-rich cleansing agent that helps clean without stripping the skin or hair.

A gentle, wheat-derived surfactant that cleans effectively while being kinder to sensitive skin than traditional sulfates.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that effectively cleanses while being kinder to sensitive skin than traditional sulfates.

A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin or scalp.

A mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that cleanses and conditions without stripping, making it ideal for sensitive or dry hair and skin.

A synthetic film former that helps makeup and hair products stay put without feeling heavy or sticky.

A gentle, hemp-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin — ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, phosphate-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin or hair, making it ideal for sensitive or dry types.

A gentle, amino acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, ethoxylated surfactant that cleans effectively without stripping the skin, but its ethoxylation process raises minor environmental and purity concerns.

A mild, silk-based cleanser that cleans without stripping and leaves skin and hair feeling soft.

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

A gentle, multi-tasking surfactant that cleanses without stripping and leaves skin or hair feeling soft.

A mild, collagen-derived surfactant that cleanses gently and leaves skin and hair feeling soft, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

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

A mild, protein-based surfactant that cleanses gently and leaves hair and skin feeling soft, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry types.

A gentle, water-resistant silicone polymer that provides flexible hold and conditioning without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a flexible, water-resistant film without heavy buildup.

A gentle, castor-oil-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping and helps hair feel soft and manageable.

A mild, protein-based cleanser and conditioner that helps maintain moisture balance without stripping the skin or hair.

A mild, protein-based surfactant that cleanses gently and leaves hair and skin feeling soft, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses gently while leaving skin and hair feeling soft, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry types.

A gentle film-forming polymer that helps products spread smoothly and leaves a comfortable, non-sticky finish.

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

A mild, protein-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping and helps strengthen hair.

A gentle film-forming ingredient that helps products stay put longer, especially in water-resistant formulas.

A mild, plant-based conditioning ingredient that softens hair and helps control odor-causing microbes without harshness.

A gentle, plant-based conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair with minimal irritation risk.

A mild, plant-based conditioning ingredient that leaves hair soft and manageable without heavy buildup.

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