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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Isoamyl Laurate is created from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an emollient and traps moisture underneath.

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

We don't have a description for Synthetic Sapphire.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.