Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, effective surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle synthetic cleanser that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may cause irritation for very sensitive skin types.

A gentle cleansing agent that also helps keep products fresh, but it's not a standalone preservative.

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

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, sugar-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while being kind to sensitive skin.

A gentle, fast-evaporating solvent that helps products spread smoothly without leaving a greasy feel.

A gentle, effective surfactant that helps cleanse and emulsify without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, effective cleansing ingredient that helps products foam and rinse clean without stripping the skin.

A gentle surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle cleansing ingredient that helps products foam and rinse clean without stripping the skin.

A gentle, semi-synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A common synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

An effective cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be drying for sensitive or very dry skin.

A workhorse cleansing ingredient that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be drying or irritating for very sensitive skin.

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

An effective cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil, but may be slightly drying for very sensitive skin.

An effective cleansing agent that can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin, but generally safe in well-formulated products.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers foam and rinse clean, but may be drying for sensitive skin.

A synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse and emulsify, but may be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin, but may not suit ultra-sensitive skin in high concentrations.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly, but may be slightly drying for very sensitive skin.

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

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping, but may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin.

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that makes products feel silky without clogging pores—safe and widely used.

A lightweight, synthetic emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, commonly used to improve product texture and spreadability.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that hydrates and softens skin without clogging pores, making it a good choice for oily and combination skin types.

A lightweight synthetic oil that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without greasiness.

A gentle cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may cause irritation for very sensitive skin types.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly, but may be slightly drying for very sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping, but may cause mild irritation for very sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps water and oil mix in your products, making them feel smooth and stable.

A gentle, low-irritation cleansing agent that helps blend oil and water, making it a reliable choice for sensitive skin formulations.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A common synthetic emulsifier that helps products rinse cleanly, but may be slightly drying or irritating for very sensitive skin.

A lightweight synthetic emollient that helps products glide on smoothly without a greasy feel.

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

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

A synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers work effectively, but may be drying or irritating for very sensitive skin.

A synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers foam and rinse clean, but may be drying for sensitive skin.

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

A gentle, effective cleansing ingredient that helps remove impurities while being less harsh than traditional sulfates.

A gentle, semi-synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, making it a good choice for sensitive skin.

A mild cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may cause slight irritation in sensitive individuals.

A common synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers foam and rinse clean, but may be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, but its tallow origin may not suit all preferences.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping, but may cause irritation for very sensitive skin.

A gentle, semi-synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability without common irritation concerns.

A gentle, semi-synthetic thickener that improves product texture and stability without common irritation concerns.

A gentle, synthetic cleansing ingredient that helps lift dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may not suit extremely sensitive or compromised skin barriers.

A mild cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle, effective cleansing ingredient that helps lift dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it a solid choice for daily cleansers.

A gentle cleansing ingredient that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that hydrates without heaviness, ideal for sensitive and oily skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived emollient that softens skin without clogging pores, ideal for dry or sensitive skin types.

A mild, plant-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.