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Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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

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

Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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.

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

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.

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

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

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.

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

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer.

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

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.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

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

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

Methicone is a type of silicone.

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.

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

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

Ci 12085 is a synthetic reddish dye.

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

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

Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.