Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without common irritation or clogging concerns.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and makeup removers, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle, synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emollient that softens skin without the heavy feel of pure lanolin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your skincare, generally considered safe and low-risk for most skin types.

A gentle, water-friendly form of vitamin E that helps protect skin from environmental stress without clogging pores.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps water and oil mix, but offers no active skin benefits.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse and emulsify oils without stripping the skin.

A gentle, water-attracting ingredient that helps keep skin hydrated without clogging pores or causing irritation.

PPG-34 Phosphate is a mild synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers and makeup removers work effectively without stripping the skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your skincare, generally considered safe and low-risk for most skin types.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

PPG-36 Oleate is a synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly, but it may be moderately comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

A safe, effective emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in your products, but may be drying for very sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product texture without common irritation or clogging concerns.

A safe, effective emulsifier that helps keep your products smooth and stable, but it's purely synthetic and offers no skin benefits beyond formulation.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps blend oil and water in cleansers, with a low risk of irritation.

A synthetic cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A workhorse synthetic emulsifier that helps products rinse clean, but can be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps skincare products feel silky and spread easily without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that pulls water into the skin and improves the feel of your products without common irritation.

A gentle, semi-synthetic emollient derived from jojoba oil that softens skin without clogging pores.

A gentle, non-greasy emollient that helps soften skin and improve product texture without clogging pores.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may be slightly drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

PPG-4 Laureth-2 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in products, but it can be mildly irritating for sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps products spread and rinse cleanly, but may be slightly drying for sensitive skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers, but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without heavy greasiness.

A synthetic solvent that helps products spread and dissolve oils, generally safe but not a star ingredient.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without clogging pores.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves product texture and spreadability without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps rinse away oil and dirt without stripping the skin.

A mild synthetic ingredient that helps cleansers and other products mix oil and water, generally considered safe and low-irritation.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps products feel smooth and spread evenly, but it's not a star ingredient for skin health.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy formulas, but offers no direct skin benefit beyond texture.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps water and oil mix in your skincare products, generally considered safe and low-risk for most skin types.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers, but may be slightly drying for very sensitive skin.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps keep your products stable and creamy, but offers no direct skin benefit beyond formulation.

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and shampoos, generally safe for most skin types.

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, generally considered safe and low-irritation for most skin types.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may be slightly drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and soften hair, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle, semi-synthetic humectant that helps hydrate the skin without clogging pores, making it a good option for most skin types.

A synthetic cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be drying for sensitive or dry skin types.

A synthetic cleansing agent that effectively removes oil and dirt but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps products rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that improves product texture and skin feel without clogging pores.

A gentle, modified lanolin that softens skin without the heavy feel or common allergens of natural lanolin.

A gentle, lanolin-derived emollient that softens skin and hair without the heavy feel of pure lanolin.

A gentle, wax-like emollient derived from lanolin, but may be moderately pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

A gentle, lanolin-based emollient that softens skin but may clog pores for some people.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

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

A gentle synthetic emollient that improves product feel without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle, plant-based emollient that helps reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture retention without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic ingredient that moisturizes and provides antioxidant protection, suitable for most skin types.

A stable, skin-friendly antioxidant that helps protect against environmental damage without the greasiness of pure vitamin E.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may cause mild irritation for sensitive skin.