Ingredient dictionary

Emollient oil with properties similar to those of other nonfragrant plant oils.

Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.

Used as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics.

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil.

Undecane is an emollient that is used to create lightweight, smooth glide formula bases for skin care/makeup products. Learn more at Paula’s Choice.

Non-fragrant plant oil that imparts emollience and delivers beneficial compounds including skin-replenishing squalane.

Skin conditioning ingredient that also helps formulas to spread evenly and dry quickly.

This triglyceride is used as a skin conditioning emollient in cosmetics.

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

Derived from lanolin and used as a texture enhancer, most commonly in powder-based products such as eyeshadows and powder blush where it works to help make application smoother and more even.

Helps improve product texture by adding a cushiony feel and smooth application that sets to a hydrated, glossy finish.

A mix of glycerine and castor oil-derived fatty acid, this ingredient is used as an occlusive and texture-enhancing agent.

Sometimes used as a substitute for silicones, triheptanoin is an ester made from glycerin and an oily liquid known as heptanoic acid. Its emollient properties smooth and soften skin.

Emollient, film-forming agent, and texture-enhancing ingredient. Leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned.

Skin-softening emollient known for its quick absorbance and velvety after feel. Also works as a thickening agent and formulary texture enhancer.

Emollient that is used to create lightweight, smooth glide formula bases, touted for its quick absorbency and non-greasy finish. Can be derived from okra and other natural sources.

Mixture of glycerine and caprylic acid. Has emollient properties and is used as a skin-softening agent.

Works as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier.

Emollient lipid extracted from cocoa beans, rich in beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants. Renowned for moisturizing and soothing dry, sensitive skin.

An amino acid with proven antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits. Occurs naturally in green tea leaves.

Like most oils, this is composed of phospholipids and glycolipids, and these are natural constituents of healthy-looking skin and are good hydrating agents.

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil.

A non-volatile, non-fragrant plant oil used as skin-calming antioxidant and an emollient in cosmetics.

Versatile, gentle, coconut-derived cleansing agent, foam booster, texture enhancer, and emollient used in both rinse-off and leave-on products.