Emulsifying Ingredients
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
An olive-based emulsifier that gives formulas a light, silky feel.
Cetearyl Olivate
An olive-derived emulsifier that leaves skin feeling smooth and light.
Ceteth-2
Helps oils blend into water for smoother, more even application.
Ceteth-20
Helps blend oils into water for a lighter, cleaner-feeling product.
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
An emulsifier that stabilizes formulas in low-pH, acidic products.
Ceteth-24
Helps blend oils into creams for a richer, more even feel.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Softens and detangles hair while gently cleansing.
Cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 Dimethicone
A silicone emulsifier that gives makeup and skincare a silky finish.
Cetyl Phosphate
An emulsifier that helps products apply evenly and consistently.
Cetyl Stearate
A waxy emollient that adds cushion and helps seal in moisture.
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
A silicone emulsifier that gives formulas a smooth, light feel.
Choleth-24
An emulsifier that keeps oil and water blended for a silky feel.
Cocamide Mea
A coconut-derived ingredient that boosts and stabilizes lather in cleansers.
Cocamide Methyl MEA
A coconut-derived ingredient that thickens and boosts lather in washes.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
A coconut-derived ingredient that helps products glide and feel softer.
Coconut Alcohol
Coconut-derived fatty alcohols that condition and soften skin and hair.
Crosspolymer Aminomethyl Propanol
A pH-balancing polymer that stabilizes and thickens formulas.
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Guar gum that thickens formulas and leaves a smooth, silky feel.
Dextrin Myristate
A starch ester that smooths texture and helps pigments blend evenly.
Dicetyl Phosphate
An emulsifier that keeps lotions and creams smooth and stable.
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
An emulsifier that helps makeup and SPF stay put and flexible.
Dimethicone Peg-8 Phosphate
A silicone-based ingredient that helps formulas mix and spread evenly.
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
An emulsifier that helps pigments spread evenly in makeup.
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
An emulsifier that gives creams a smooth, comfortable glide.
Disteareth-100 Ipdi
An emulsifier that stabilizes formulas for a silky, even finish.
Disteareth-75 IPDI
An emulsifier that keeps lotions smooth and well-mixed.
Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate
An emulsifier that keeps formulas from separating.
Ethylhexyl Stearoyl Polyhydroxystearate
An emulsifier that keeps creams and makeup evenly mixed.
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps products spread evenly and feel hydrating.
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
A gentle plant-based cleansing agent that lifts away oil and residue.
Glyceryl Caprate
A plant-based ingredient that helps keep formulas fresh and skin soft.
Glyceryl Caprylate
A gentle preservative helper that also leaves skin feeling soft.
Glyceryl Citrate/ Lactate/ Linoleate/ Oleate
A glycerin-based ester that conditions skin and helps creams blend smoothly.
Glyceryl Dilaurate
A lightweight emollient that keeps skin feeling soft, not greasy.
Glyceryl Dioleate
An emulsifier that gives creams a silky feel and softens skin.
Glyceryl Distearate
A creamy emulsifier that gives lotions a smooth, cushiony feel.
Glyceryl Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps creams glide on and feel soft.
Glyceryl Laurate
An emulsifier that spreads evenly and supports product freshness.
Glyceryl Monostearate
A common emulsifier that gives creams a plush, velvety texture.
Glyceryl Oleate
A mild emulsifier that softens skin and eases tightness after washing.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
A gentle, biodegradable emulsifier that conditions skin lightly.
Glyceryl Olivate
An olive-derived ingredient that leaves skin silky and hydrated.
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
A coconut-derived ingredient that cleanses gently without stripping skin.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
A palm-derived ingredient that softens skin and helps formulas blend.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
A stabilized palm derivative that gives skin a silky, even application.
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
A stabilized phospholipid that helps formulas blend and skin feel supple.
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
A plant-based emulsifier that gives formulas a smooth, velvety feel.
Isoceteth-10
A gentle cleansing agent that blends oil and water in washes.
Isoceteth-20
An emulsifier that keeps oils and fragrance evenly mixed in formulas.
Jojoba Alcohol
A jojoba-derived emollient that smooths texture without greasiness.
Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters
A jojoba-derived agent that helps cleansers rinse oil away smoothly.
Laureth-12
A surfactant that boosts lather and helps rinse away impurities.
Laureth-2
A mild surfactant that helps cleanse without a stripped feeling.
Laureth-23
A surfactant that keeps clear formulas bright and evenly mixed.
Laureth-4
A mild surfactant that boosts cleansing and smooths product feel.
Laureth-7
A surfactant that helps disperse oils for a clean, comfortable rinse.
Laureth-8
A mild surfactant that cleanses gently and rinses away easily.
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
A silicone polymer that blurs pores and leaves a soft, smooth finish.
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
A silicone blend that helps formulas glide on smooth and even.
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
A silicone blend that helps oil and water mix for a smooth finish.
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
A silicone emulsifier that gives creams a light, silky feel.
Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone
A silicone surfactant that helps makeup pigments apply evenly.
Lecithin
A phospholipid that blends oil and water for a silky, soft feel.
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
A mineral clay that mattifies skin and helps products glide on evenly.
Lysolecithin
An emulsifier that helps products spread evenly and feel nice on skin.
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
A mild emulsifier that keeps formulas smooth and easy to spread.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
An emulsifier that gives creams a soft, cushioned, elegant feel.
Methylglucose Distearate
An emulsifier that gives creams a soft, velvety, smooth-gliding feel.
Octyldodeceth-16
Helps blend oil and water so lotions and sprays feel smooth.
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
A sugar-based emulsifier that keeps creams smooth and lightweight.
Oleth-10
Helps disperse oils in cleansers so they rinse off cleanly.
Oleth-20
Keeps toners and micellar waters clear while gently cleansing.
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Helps cleansers and lotions blend evenly for a light, clean feel.
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
A lightweight olive-oil derivative that softens skin without grease.
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
An olive-derived emulsifier that helps oils and water blend smoothly.
Palmitic Acid
A fatty acid that thickens creams and leaves skin feeling smooth.
Palmitoyl Glycerol
A fatty compound that softens skin and helps it retain moisture.
PEG / PPG-18 / 18 Dimethicone
A silicone blend that gives skin a smooth, lightweight, non-greasy finish.
PEG-10 Isostearate
Helps gently lift makeup, sunscreen, and oil during cleansing.
PEG-10 Phytosterol
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps formulas apply evenly and softly.
PEG-100 Stearate
Helps sunscreens and moisturizers apply smoothly, not greasily.
PEG-12 Diisostearate
Helps lift makeup and sunscreen for an easy, comfortable rinse.
PEG-12 Dimethicone
A silicone ingredient that gives makeup a silky, uniform finish.
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
A silicone polymer that gives formulas a plush, glide-on texture.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Helps rinse-off products build a gentle, cushioned lather.
PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A silicone-based ingredient that gives primers a silky, velvety finish.
PEG-150 Distearate
Helps lotions feel creamy and keeps shimmer particles evenly suspended.
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Helps balms and creams stay thick with a smooth, plush glide.
Peg-16 Soy Sterol
A soy-derived emulsifier that helps oils blend smoothly into lotions.
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Helps cleansers glide on and lift away grime without residue.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate
A mild surfactant that cleanses without leaving skin feeling stripped.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Helps loosen long-wear makeup while leaving skin feeling soft.
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Helps creams stay smooth and light instead of feeling heavy.
PEG-20 Stearate
Helps products apply silkily and absorb without a sticky feel.
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Helps cleansers rinse off cleanly without leaving skin feeling tight.
PEG-3 Distearate
Helps cleansers lift away makeup while keeping skin comfortable.
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Helps makeup stay put and pigments spread evenly across skin.
Peg-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
A coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses gently without tightness.
Peg-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
Helps products glide on smoothly without any greasy residue.
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Helps blend light oils and fragrance smoothly into formulas.
