Skin Conditioning Ingredients

Acetamidoethoxyethanol

Good

A moisture magnet that keeps skin supple and products gliding smoothly.

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Acetyl Glucosamine

Good

Boosts hydration and helps fade uneven tone, especially with niacinamide.

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Acetyl Tyrosine

Good

An amino acid that hydrates skin and keeps it feeling soft.

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Acetylated Glycol Stearate

Good

An emollient that leaves skin silky and helps seal in moisture.

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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer

Good

Helps products apply evenly with a lightweight, non-tacky finish.

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Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer

Good

Helps pigments spread evenly for a smooth, lightweight finish.

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Adenosine

Good

Helps smooth the look of fine lines and calms stressed-looking skin.

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Agar

Good

A seaweed-derived gum that gives gels a smooth, cushiony glide.

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Alanine

Good

An amino acid that draws in water for plumper, smoother skin.

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Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Good

Kukui nut oil that absorbs fast and leaves skin soft and supple.

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Algin

Good

A seaweed derivative that helps thicken formulas and hold in moisture.

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Alkane

Good

A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

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Alkyl Benzoate

Good

A fast-absorbing ingredient that gives products a silky, non-greasy feel.

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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder

Good

Dried aloe vera that rehydrates skin and soothes when mixed into formulas.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides

Good

Aloe sugars that bind moisture for plumper, more comfortable skin.

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Alpha Bisabolol

Good

A chamomile-derived ingredient that calms redness and sensitivity.

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Aluminum Stearate

Good

A texture agent that thickens oils and helps color spread evenly.

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Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Good

A licorice derivative that calms redness and comforts sensitive skin.

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Anhydroxylitol

Good

A sugar-derived humectant that hydrates skin without feeling oily.

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Arachidic Acid

Good

A rich fatty acid that softens skin and helps lock in moisture.

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Arachidyl Alcohol

Good

A fatty alcohol that smooths skin and helps products spread evenly.

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Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

Good

A peptide that softens the look of expression lines.

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Artemisia Capillaris (Mugwort) Extract

Good

Mugwort extract that calms sensitive skin and fights oxidative stress.

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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Good

Korean mugwort extract that calms redness and comforts skin.

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Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Good

Brown seaweed extract that hydrates skin and calms redness.

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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Good

A stable, oil-soluble vitamin C that brightens and evens tone.

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Asiatic Acid

Good

A centella compound that calms skin and supports its barrier.

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Asiaticoside

Good

A centella extract that eases redness and strengthens the barrier.

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Aspartic Acid

Good

An amino acid that binds moisture for bouncy, hydrated skin.

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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Good

A rich palm butter that softens skin and locks in moisture.

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Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Good

A soy ferment that holds moisture for bouncier, softer skin.

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Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil

Good

Desert date oil that seals in moisture for softer, supple skin.

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Barbadensis Leaf

Good

Aloe vera leaf material that hydrates and calms the skin gently.

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Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Good

Softens hair and skin while helping creams blend smoothly.

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Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol

Good

A hair and skin conditioner that leaves both feeling smooth and soft.

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Behentrimonium Methosulphate

Good

Smooths hair for easier combing and adds softness to skin.

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Behenyl Alcohol

Good

A fatty alcohol that softens skin and thickens creams and lotions.

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Behenyl Behenate

Good

A waxy ingredient that gives creams and makeup a silky, smooth finish.

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Benzyl PCA

Good

Fights odor-causing bacteria while adding a touch of hydration.

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Beta-Sitosterol

Good

A plant fat that softens rough skin and eases dryness.

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Bidens Pilosa Extract

Good

A plant extract that may smooth texture and fight free radicals.

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Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Good

A fermented ingredient that hydrates and calms sensitive skin.

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Biosaccharide Gum 1

Good

A fermented sugar that hydrates skin with a silky, weightless feel.

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Biosaccharide Gum-2

Good

Soothes irritation while adding light hydration and softness.

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Biosaccharide Gum-4

Good

Forms a breathable layer that smooths skin and locks in moisture.

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Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Good

A plant-based ester that leaves skin feeling silky and soft.

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Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

Good

A film-former that gives makeup a smooth, cushioned feel.

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Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Good

A silicone blend that helps oil and water mix smoothly.

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Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone

Good

A silicone that smooths application and cuts greasiness.

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Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone

Good

Helps creams and lotions glide on smoothly, without grease.

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Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone

Good

A silicone that gives a soft, cushiony, smooth-focus finish.

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Bixa Orellana Seed Oil

Good

Annatto seed oil that adds a warm tint and light moisture.

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Black Cumin Seed Oil

Good

Nigella seed oil that soothes skin and supports its barrier.

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Brassica Campestris Sterols

Good

Rapeseed-derived fats that soften skin and reduce moisture loss.

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Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Good

A film-former from rapeseed and tung oil that boosts wear.

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Brassica Glycerides

Good

Rapeseed-derived fats that condition skin and ease dryness.

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Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Good

A lightweight ester that leaves skin feeling silky, not greasy.

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Butyloctyl Salicylate

Good

An emollient that gives sunscreens and makeup a light, silky feel.

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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables

Good

Shea's nourishing fats that support the skin barrier and add antioxidants.

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C10-18 Triglycerides

Good

Fatty esters that cushion skin and help seal in moisture.

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C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Good

A silky ester that softens skin and may gently aid renewal.

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C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Good

A silky ester that leaves skin feeling smooth, not greasy.

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C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Good

A lightweight ester that softens skin and cuts sticky feel.

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C12-16 Alcohols

Good

Fatty alcohols that soften skin and thicken creams.

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C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Good

A film-forming ingredient that helps makeup wear longer.

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C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Good

A lightweight ester that softens skin without a greasy feel.

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C14-22 Alcohols

Good

Fatty alcohols that thicken creams and cushion the skin.

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C15-19 Alkane

Good

A lightweight oil that spreads easily for a weightless feel.

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C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Good

Helps lip and face color stick evenly and feel less sticky.

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C18-36 Acid Triglyceride

Good

A rich fat that softens skin and eases dryness.

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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Good

A waxy ester that helps makeup glide on evenly and softly.

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C20-40 Alcohols

Good

Fatty alcohols that thicken formulas without drying skin.

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C20-40 Alkyl Stearate

Good

A wax-like ingredient that softens skin with a silky finish.

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C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone

Good

A silicone that smooths application and boosts makeup wear.

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C9-12 Alkane

Good

A lightweight solvent that helps products glide on without grease.

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Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Good

Tara pod extract that helps skin hold onto moisture.

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Calcium Gluconate

Good

A calcium salt that adds light hydration and softness.

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Calcium Lactate

Good

Draws water to the skin for a plumper, smoother look.

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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Good

Marigold extract that calms redness on reactive skin.

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Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Good

A silky plant oil that softens skin and fights free radicals.

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‭Camellia Japonica Seed Oil‬

Good

Camellia seed oil that softens skin and adds shine to hair.

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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Good

A gentle plant-based emulsifier that softens skin.

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Candida Bombicola/Glucose/ Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Good

A fermented cleanser that lifts oil without stripping skin.

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Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Good

A ceramide-like lipid that strengthens skin's moisture barrier.

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Caprooyl Sphingosine

Good

A ceramide-related lipid that supports skin's protective barrier.

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Caprylic Acid

Good

A coconut-derived fatty acid that softens and smooths skin.

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Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Good

A blended oil that adds richness and smooths flaky skin.

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Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Good

A modified oil that lightly moisturizes and smooths makeup.

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Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Good

A film-former that helps makeup last longer with less shine.

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Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate

Good

A fast-absorbing ester that softens skin without heaviness.

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Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether

Good

An emollient that softens skin and helps products glide on.

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Caprylyl Methicone

Good

A lightweight silicone that leaves a silky, fast-drying finish.

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Carnauba Wax

Good

A hard plant wax that adds structure and shine to sticks and balms.

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Carnosine

Good

An antioxidant peptide that may help even out skin's texture.

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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes

Good

Safflower oil droplets that release moisture slowly over time.

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Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil

Good

Cacay seed oil that nourishes skin without feeling heavy.

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Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide

Good

A plant polymer that binds water for a plumper, dewier look.

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Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride

Good

A conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and eases tangles.

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Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

Good

A castor-oil film-former that helps makeup wear longer.

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Castoryl Maleate

Good

A castor-derived ester that softens rough, tight-feeling skin.

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