A gentle, biodegradable polymer that improves product feel and wear without clogging pores or irritating skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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Low-concern standouts
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Need usage caution
A gentle, biodegradable polymer that improves product feel and wear without clogging pores or irritating skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Film Former
Polyglyceryl-10/Sebacic Acid/Shea Butter Crosspolymer
A gentle, plant-based film former that gives products a silky, non-greasy finish and helps ingredients stay put without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, effective humectant that hydrates skin without stickiness, suitable for most skin types including sensitive.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, eco-friendly emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare products while leaving skin feeling soft.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable creams and lotions with a silky feel.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-10 BIS(HYDROXYPROPYL LAURYL ETHER)
A gentle, multi-tasking emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas while also softening the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, skin-friendly emulsifier that effectively blends ingredients without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, non-irritating formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight creams and lotions while leaving skin feeling soft.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, non-greasy formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas while also softening the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-based emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures and leaves skin feeling smooth without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, effective emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, coconut-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, plant-based emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, effective emulsifier that creates silky textures without stripping the skin, ideal for sensitive and reactive skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare products without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures while also softening the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth textures without irritating the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures while also lightly conditioning the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling smooth without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-tasking emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures and is well-tolerated by most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-based emulsifier that creates stable, luxurious creams without common irritation or clogged pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, plant-based emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without irritating the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, plant-based emulsifier that creates stable, creamy textures without irritating the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight textures while also softening the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, effective emulsifier that stabilizes formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier that stabilizes water-and-oil blends without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive formulas.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether
A mild, multi-tasking ingredient that helps mix oil and water in formulas while being gentle enough for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-functional ingredient that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and moisturizers without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-10 HYDROXYSTEARATE/STEARATE/EICOSADIOATE
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier ideal for sensitive skin and oil-in-water formulations.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas and may support the skin's moisture barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight lotions and creams without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, skin-friendly emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight creams and lotions without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-stripping emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling soft.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A gentle, non-irritating emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-based emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and is well-tolerated by most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, silky formulas without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, plant-based emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight textures and is well-tolerated by most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, non-irritating emulsifier that creates stable, silky creams and lotions without stripping the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that creates stable, lightweight textures and is well-tolerated by most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
A mild, effective emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic