Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A potent enzyme that dissolves collagen, used sparingly in skincare for deep exfoliation, but requires caution due to its strength.

Clotrimazole is a proven antifungal ingredient used in medicated products, not a routine cosmetic ingredient for healthy skin.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant stem cell extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

Cloudberry fruit extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even complexion.

Cloudberry juice is a gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and provides light hydration.

Cloudberry Seed Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing light hydration and soothing benefits.

Cloudberry seed oil is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that helps nourish and protect the skin without clogging pores.

Clove bark extract offers antioxidant benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Clove Basil Oil adds a fresh, herbal scent and may help fight acne-causing bacteria, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Clove bud powder offers gentle physical exfoliation and a warm, spicy scent, but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its eugenol content.

Clove Bud Water adds a warm, spicy scent to products and may offer mild antioxidant benefits, but its fragrance can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Clove extract offers antioxidant benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its high eugenol content.

Clove Flower Oil offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits but is highly irritating and sensitizing, making it risky for most skincare routines.

Clove leaf extract offers antioxidant and soothing benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin at higher concentrations.

Clove leaf oil can add a warm, spicy scent and mild antimicrobial benefits, but it is a known skin sensitizer and should be used with caution, especially at high concentrations.

Clove oil can help fight acne-causing bacteria, but it is very potent and can easily irritate or burn skin if used undiluted.

Clove Seed Extract offers antioxidant benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin due to its high eugenol content.

A natural antioxidant extract from clove stems that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Clove stem oil can add fragrance and antimicrobial benefits to skincare, but its high eugenol content makes it a common skin irritant and allergen.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant blend that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A lab-grown plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still emerging and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research in cosmetics is still limited.

A gentle, water-based botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still emerging.

A gentle botanical powder that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, but human skin research is still limited.

Cobalt Acetylmethionate is a synthetic ingredient that may offer antioxidant benefits, but its use is limited by safety concerns and a lack of robust human studies.

A safe, stable blue pigment for color cosmetics, but those with cobalt sensitivity should check labels.

Cobalt Aluminum Oxide is a safe, stable blue pigment for cosmetics, but it's not a skincare active and offers no skin benefits beyond color.

A safe, stable pigment for color cosmetics, but not a skincare active and offers no skin benefits beyond color.

Cobamamide is a gentle, active form of vitamin B12 that may help calm redness and support skin repair, but research in topical skincare is still limited.

A gentle marine ferment that helps hydrate and support the skin barrier, but research is still early.

A biotech marine ingredient that mimics the skin's natural moisture-holding molecules, offering gentle hydration and a plumping effect.

Cocamide helps create rich lather in cleansers but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

Cocamide DEA is an effective foaming agent, but its potential to form carcinogenic impurities and cause skin irritation makes it a controversial choice in modern formulations.

Cocamide DIPA helps create rich lather and thick texture in cleansers, but may be slightly drying for sensitive skin.

Cocamide MEA is an effective foam booster and thickener, but it can be mildly irritating for sensitive skin and has raised some environmental concerns.

A coconut-derived foaming agent that helps cleansers lather and feel thicker, but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

Cocamide MIPA is a coconut-derived ingredient that helps create rich lather, but it may be mildly irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleansing agent that helps create a rich lather without stripping the skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning agent that helps reduce frizz and static without stripping the skin or hair.

A gentle, coconut-derived foaming agent that helps cleansers feel less stripping, though a small number of people may react to impurities.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning ingredient that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps soften hair and skin, but may cause irritation for sensitive scalps.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning agent that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning agent that helps soften hair and skin without stripping natural oils.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that combines collagen's moisturizing benefits with mild cleansing properties, but its complex name can be misleading.

A gentle conditioning surfactant that cleanses without stripping, but its complex structure means limited independent safety data.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A mild, coconut-derived conditioner that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that creates rich foam without stripping the skin.

Cocamidopropyl Morpholine is an effective emulsifier and surfactant, but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types, especially in high concentrations.

A mild surfactant that helps create rich foam and leaves skin feeling soft, but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, coconut-derived conditioning agent that helps reduce static and improve hair softness without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves hair manageability, but may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle silicone-based conditioner that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that helps create a rich lather and is less stripping than harsher cleansers.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, suitable for sensitive skin.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research in cosmetics is still emerging.