Uncategorised
A mixed group of ingredients that don't fall neatly into a single functional category. Browse the entries to learn what each one does in a formula.
Categories:
Absorbent (38)
Acids (8)
Anti-Ageing (1)
Anti-Sebum (41)
Antioxidant (687)
Brightening Agents (37)
Ceramides (8)
Chelating Agent (40)
Cleansing Agent (211)
Colouring Agent/Pigment (64)
Emollient (570)
Emulsifier (406)
Exfoliants (173)
Film-Forming Agent (149)
Fragrance (323)
Humectant (377)
Irritant (11)
Occlusives (6)
Peptides (530)
Plant Extracts (415)
Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic (253)
Preservative (116)
Retinoids (15)
Silicone (112)
Skin Conditioning (1725)
Solvent (73)
Soothing Agents (88)
Sunscreen Filters (67)
Texture Enhancer (219)
Tonic (231)
Uncategorised (7)
7 ingredients in this category
Aminomethyl Propanol
Used to adjust and control the pH of a formulation
pH Adjuster
Penetration Enhancer
Formulation Stabiliser
Decyloxazolidinone
DERMAC SR-38
Functions as a preservative
For Blemish-Prone Skin
Skin Conditioning
Penetration Enhancer
Disodium Phosphate
“Behind-the-scenes” ingredient commonly used as a buffering agent/pH adjuster
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Hectorite
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
2-Propenoic acid
Versatile polymer widely used in skin care and makeup
Texture Enhancer
Stabiliser
Viscosity Increasing Agent
Hypochlorous Acid
Naturally occurring oxidizing ingredient
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
Snail Secretion Filtrate
K-beauty star ingredient for soothing and hydration
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