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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

Diphenyl Dimethicone

A phenyl-substituted silicone polymer used to give formulas a smooth, silky slip and a soft finish.

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

A phenyl-modified silicone polymer used in small amounts to add shine, glide and a smooth, cushioned after-feel to skin...

Dipotassium Glyceride

A rarely-standardized INCI listing that in essentially every real-world ingredient-list context (Korean centella + licor...

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

A water-soluble salt of glycyrrhizic acid from licorice root, used to calm and soothe irritated or reactive skin.

Dipropylene Glycol

A low-odour glycol used as a solvent and light humectant to dissolve actives and improve skin feel.

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids, commonly used as a seconda...

Disodium EDTA

A chelating agent that binds trace metals to keep the formula stable.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

An organically modified (distearyl-quaternium-treated) hectorite clay used as a thickener and suspending agent, especial...

Echium Seed Oil

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

A plant oil pressed from the seeds of Echium plantagineum (purple viper's bugloss), naturally rich in polyunsaturated fa...

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

A botanical extract from the false daisy plant, traditionally used in Ayurveda for hair and skin care.

Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Leaf Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

A botanical extract from the leaves of Eclipta prostrata (false daisy / bhringraj), traditionally used in Ayurvedic medi...

Ectoin

Ectoin is a naturally occurring amino-acid derivative (a "compatible solute") first identified in extremophile bacteria,...

Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Elaeis Guineensis Oil is the vegetable oil expressed from the fruit of the African oil palm. It is a rich, occlusive emo...

Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract

Equisetum Arvense Extract

A botanical extract from the horsetail plant, rich in silica and flavonoids.

Arugula (Eruca Sativa) Leaf Extract

Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract

An extract of arugula (rocket) leaves, a leafy green rich in vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids.

Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether

Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether is a stabilized, oil-and-water-soluble derivative of vitamin C used in brightening and antioxidant...

Ethyl Hexanediol

Ethyl Hexanediol is a small aliphatic diol historically known as an insect-repellent active but used in modern cosmetics...

Ethylene Brassylate

A synthetic macrocyclic musk used as a fragrance ingredient to impart a soft, musky background note to perfumed cosmetic...

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

A synthetic ester of palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, used as a lightweight emollient to soften skin and improve produc...

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate is a synthetic ester of stearic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, used as a lightweight emollient in skincare...