Ingredients
Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.
Beta-Carotene
A naturally occurring orange-red carotenoid pigment, typically derived from carrots or algae, used as an antioxidant and...
Beta-Glucan
A polysaccharide (from oats or yeast) that hydrates, forms a soothing film and helps calm and condition sensitive skin.
Betaine
A sugar-beet-derived humectant that hydrates and helps buffer harsher ingredients.
Betaine Salicylate
A salicylic-acid derivative formed by combining betaine with salicylic acid, marketed as a gentler BHA-type exfoliant fo...
Japanese White Birch Bark Extract
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
An extract of the bark of the Japanese white birch tree, traditionally used in Korean skincare for its conditioning bota...
Japanese White Birch Juice
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
A water-like sap tapped from the Japanese white birch tree, used as a hydrating, skin-conditioning base.
Biosaccharide Gum-1
A polysaccharide gum produced by bacterial fermentation, used as a moisture-binding, film-forming active often likened t...
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
A skin-identical, cushiony emollient ester designed to mimic natural skin lipids and give a rich, non-occlusive feel.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Bemotrizinol)
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
A photostable broad-spectrum (UVA+UVB) organic filter whose large molecular size keeps skin absorption negligible.
Bisabolol
A naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in chamomile essential oil, widely used as a calming skin-conditioning...
Borage Extract
Borago Officinalis Extract
An extract obtained from the borage plant (Borago officinalis), used in skincare formulations for its traditional soothi...
Boron Nitride
Boron Nitride is an inorganic powder ingredient with a soft, silky texture used to give makeup and skincare formulas a s...
Rapeseed Sterols
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of plant sterols extracted from rapeseed, structurally related to the sterols n...
Broccoli Sprout Extract
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
An extract from young broccoli sprouts, valued in skincare as a rich source of the antioxidant compound sulforaphane.
Butyl Avocadate
Butyl Avocadate is a synthetic ester made from the fatty acids of avocado oil combined with butanol. It is used in skinc...
Butylene Glycol
A lightweight humectant and solvent that helps the formula spread and draws water into the skin.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
A synthetic diester formed from butylene glycol and caprylic/capric fatty acids, used as a lightweight emollient and sol...
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
A rich plant butter from the shea tree nut used as an emollient to soften and nourish skin.
Shea Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
The liquid (olein) fraction of shea kernel fat, distinct from solid shea butter, retaining shea's characteristic fatty-a...
C11-15 Pareth-7
An ethoxylated synthetic fatty alcohol (C11-15 chain length, 7 moles ethylene oxide) used as a nonionic emulsifier/surfa...