Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for sensitive scalps and fine hair.

Polyquaternium-76 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-8 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static in hair without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-81 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for fine or easily weighed-down hair.

A gentle synthetic polymer that coats hair to reduce frizz and static, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if overused.

Polyquaternium-84 is a gentle, synthetic conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

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

Polyquaternium-86 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps detangle hair and reduce frizz without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-88 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a thin, flexible film, but it may cause buildup with frequent use.

Polyquaternium-9 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static without heavy buildup.

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

A gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair without heavy buildup, suitable for most hair types.

Polyquaternium-96 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for sensitive scalps.

Polyquaternium-97 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a reliable choice for daily conditioning.

Polyquaternium-98 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for sensitive scalps and fine hair.

Polyquaternium-99 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static while improving the feel of hair and skin.

Polysilicone-1 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.

A gentle silicone polymer that creates a smooth, velvety feel on skin and helps products spread evenly without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-10 is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.

Polysilicone-11 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-12 is a gentle silicone that gives skin a silky, smooth finish and helps makeup last longer without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-13 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and resist water, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

Polysilicone-14 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products last longer and feel smooth, but it may not suit everyone who prefers silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-15 is a safe, non-irritating silicone that helps sunscreen stay on your skin longer and feel lighter.

Polysilicone-16 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and leaves hair and skin feeling soft without heavy buildup.

Polysilicone-17 is a gentle silicone that leaves skin and hair feeling smooth without clogging pores, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

Polysilicone-18 is a gentle silicone film-former that helps products stay put and resist water, but it may feel heavy on oily or acne-prone skin.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create stable, silky-textured formulas without common silicone downsides.

A gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores or causing irritation.

Polysilicone-19 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products feel silky and spread smoothly, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

Polysilicone-2 is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without heavy buildup, but offers no active skincare benefits.

Polysilicone-20 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-21 is a gentle, non-comedogenic film former that helps products spread smoothly and resist water without feeling heavy.

Polysilicone-22 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products resist water and sweat while leaving a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Polysilicone-23 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, non-greasy film on skin and hair, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

A gentle silicone film-former that helps hair hold its style and skin feel smooth without heavy buildup.

Polysilicone-25 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves hair or skin feeling silky, but it may build up with repeated use.

Polysilicone-26 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and stay put, but it may feel heavy for oily skin types.

Polysilicone-27 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-28 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-29 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, non-greasy film on skin or hair, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-3 is a gentle silicone that leaves skin and hair feeling smooth without clogging pores, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

Polysilicone-30 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products feel smooth and stay put, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-31 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, velvety finish on skin without clogging pores, making it a popular choice for primers and long-wear makeup.

Polysilicone-32 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves a soft, non-greasy finish, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-33 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, velvety finish on skin and helps products spread evenly without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-34 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-4 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.

Polysilicone-5 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products spread smoothly and resist water, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones.

Polysilicone-6 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and leaves skin or hair feeling silky without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-7 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products spread smoothly and resist water, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.

Polysilicone-8 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, breathable film on skin and hair, improving texture without clogging pores.

Polysilicone-9 is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without heavy buildup, making it a good option for lightweight formulas.

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

Polysorbates are widely used, gentle emulsifiers that keep your skincare products stable and easy to rinse off.

Polysorbate 20 is a widely used, gentle emulsifier that helps mix water and oil, making it a staple in many cleansers and lotions.

A hybrid ingredient that helps blend water and oil while offering mild UV protection, but research is still limited.

Polysorbate 40 is a gentle emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in your products, but it may be too rich for very oily or acne-prone skin.

Polysorbate 60 is a gentle, widely used emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in creams and lotions without causing irritation.