Ingredient dictionary

A group of organic compounds with a vast range of forms and uses in cosmetics.

This amino-acid derived emollient also helps dissolve ingredients that are not readily soluble.

A diester that helps improve the texture of skin care formulas as well as providing emollient benefits.

Synthetic emollient, film-former, and viscosity increasing agent often used in lip products.

Mixture of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid that functions as a skin-conditioning agent.

A synthetic ingredient that functions as a skin-conditioning and occlusive agent.

Fatty alcohol (the non-irritating kind) that functions as an emollient and skin-soothing agent.

Emollient derived from lanolin.