Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A safe, synthetic thickener that helps create smooth, non-sticky gels and serums, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and spreadability without common irritation.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps blend water and oil ingredients while leaving a smooth, non-sticky feel on skin.

A gentle, water-soluble polymer that helps other ingredients absorb better and leaves skin feeling smooth without stickiness.

A gentle, water-attracting polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread easily without irritation.

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

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves product texture and helps ingredients mix without causing irritation.

A safe, effective emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in your products, but it's synthetic and may not suit those avoiding PEGs.

A reliable synthetic emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in products, but may not suit those avoiding PEGs.

A versatile synthetic polymer that improves product feel and spreadability without common irritation concerns.

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

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread easily without clogging pores.

A safe, synthetic thickener and stabilizer that improves product texture without major skin concerns.

A gentle, modified vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection and skin conditioning with low irritation potential.

A versatile silicone emulsifier that helps blend water and oil phases for a smooth, silky texture without clogging pores.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps blend oil and water in formulas, but may not suit those avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.

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

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves product texture and stability, generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable textures without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable formulas without heavy residue.

A versatile silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable formulas without greasiness, but may not suit those avoiding silicones.

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

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

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability without common irritation.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability without common irritation concerns.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread evenly without clogging pores.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and spreadability without clogging pores.

A safe, synthetic thickener that gives water-based products a smooth, non-sticky feel, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability without common irritation concerns.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy residue.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable formulas without heavy greasiness.

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

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps products spread smoothly and feel silky, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle, water-soluble polymer that helps other ingredients spread and absorb without leaving a greasy feel.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and spreadability, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A versatile silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without a greasy feel.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and spreadability, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves texture and spreadability without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without heavy or greasy feel.

A safe, synthetic thickener that gives water-based products a silky, non-sticky feel, but offers no active skin benefits.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, stable formulas without feeling heavy or greasy.

A versatile film-forming silicone that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put without feeling heavy.

A safe, synthetic thickener and emulsifier that improves product texture and stability without major skin concerns.

A safe, gentle synthetic polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread evenly without clogging pores.

A synthetic humectant that improves the feel and absorption of skincare products without common irritation.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps blend water and oil phases, giving products a silky, non-greasy feel.

A versatile silicone emulsifier that helps create smooth, spreadable formulas without a greasy feel.

A gentle silicone that improves texture and feel in skincare and haircare, but may not suit those avoiding silicones.

A safe synthetic polymer that helps products spread smoothly and feel lightweight on skin.

A gentle silicone emulsifier that improves product texture and spreadability with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread easily, with low irritation risk.

A gentle synthetic humectant that hydrates and improves product feel without common irritation or stickiness.

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

A synthetic polymer that helps products stay put longer, especially in water-resistant sunscreens and long-wear makeup.

A stable, water-friendly version of vitamin E that helps protect skin from environmental damage without the greasiness of pure tocopherol.

A safe, synthetic thickener that gives water-based products a silky feel without clogging pores.

A safe, water-attracting polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread easily, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A safe, synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability, but offers no direct skin benefit.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps products feel smooth and spread evenly without clogging pores.