Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A synthetic helper ingredient that blends oil and water, generally safe and non-irritating for most skin types.

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

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth creams and lotions with low irritation potential.

A reliable synthetic emollient that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky without clogging pores.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that draws moisture into the skin without the sticky feel of glycerin.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your skincare products, with a low risk of irritation.

PPG-51 is a safe, synthetic ingredient that makes products feel silky and helps other ingredients spread evenly without clogging pores.

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

A gentle, synthetic humectant that draws moisture to the skin and helps other ingredients absorb better.

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

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

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

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

A gentle, castor-oil-derived emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without clogging pores.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

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

A gentle, synthetic humectant that draws moisture to the skin without the stickiness of glycerin.

An effective emulsifier and mild surfactant, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps create stable, smooth lotions and creams with low irritation potential.

A gentle, synthetic ingredient that hydrates and smooths skin without clogging pores.

PPG-6 Trideceth-8 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers, but it may be slightly drying for very sensitive skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

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

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps keep your skincare products stable and smooth without common irritation concerns.

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

A gentle, synthetic humectant that helps hydrate skin and improve product feel without common irritation risks.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that draws moisture to the skin without the sticky feel of glycerin.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps blend water and oil in formulas while leaving a smooth, non-greasy feel on skin.

PPG-69 is a gentle synthetic humectant that helps keep skin hydrated without clogging pores, but it offers no unique benefits over more common alternatives.

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

PPG-7 Diacrylate is a synthetic film-former that helps products spread evenly and stay put, but it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic emollient that softens and smooths skin without feeling greasy, suitable for most skin types.

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and shampoos, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps oil and water mix, making creams and cleansers stable and effective.

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulas while leaving a smooth, non-greasy feel on skin.

A gentle synthetic polymer that improves product feel and helps lock in moisture without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps hair feel smooth and products spread evenly, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that draws moisture into the skin without the stickiness of glycerin.

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in skincare formulas while leaving skin feeling soft.

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

A synthetic humectant that helps keep skin hydrated and improves product texture, but offers no unique benefits over more common alternatives.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that helps hydrate skin without clogging pores or causing irritation.

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

A gentle, synthetic humectant that attracts moisture to the skin without the sticky feel of glycerin.

A mild, water-soluble emollient that softens skin and improves product feel without clogging pores.

A gentle, semi-synthetic ingredient that helps products feel smooth and spread easily without clogging pores.

A safe, effective emulsifier that helps your skincare products feel smooth and stay stable, but it offers no direct skin benefit on its own.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps keep your product smooth and stable, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A workhorse emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in your skincare, generally well-tolerated but purely synthetic.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in your products, but it's not a star ingredient with direct skin benefits.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps products foam and rinse cleanly, generally well-tolerated but not a star active ingredient.

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

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps cleanse without stripping the skin, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle, synthetic humectant that attracts moisture to the skin without common irritation or clogging.

A synthetic emollient that helps products feel silky and spread easily, with a low risk of irritation.

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

A synthetic emulsifier that helps products spread and rinse cleanly, but may cause mild irritation for sensitive skin.

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

A synthetic thickener that helps create a smooth, stable texture in creams and lotions, but offers no active skin benefits.

A gentle synthetic ingredient that helps blend water and oil in formulas while leaving skin feeling smooth.