Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2171 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
A diester of polyglyceryl-2 and polyhydroxystearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in sunscreen and rich cream formulations, providing stable, aesthetically elegant textures.
A copolymer emulsifier combining polyglyceryl-2 isostearate and dimer dilinoleate, used to stabilize emulsions in sunscreens and CC creams.
A polyglyceryl ester of isostearic acid (1.5 moles per glycerol unit) used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in rich creams and restorative formulas.
A triester of polyglyceryl-2 and isostearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in CC creams, foundations, and rich skin-care formulas.
A polyglyceryl ester of caprylic acid with twenty glycerol units used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in cleansing oils and light emulsions.
A polyglyceryl ester of isononanoic acid (3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid) with twenty glycerol units, used as a cleansing, emulsifying, and solubilizing agent assessed safe by the CIR Expert Panel.
A mild, polyglycerol-derived emulsifier used to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in creams and sunscreens.
A mild nonionic polyglycerol diester of stearic acid used as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in serums and creams.
A polyglycerol ester of methylglucoside distearate used as a mild, nonionic emulsifier for stable oil-in-water emulsions in leave-on formulas.
A polyglycerol ester of polyricinoleic (castor-derived) acid used as an efficient water-in-oil emulsifier in sunscreens, foundations, and rich creams.
A polyglyceryl ester of capric acid (C10) used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in toners, serums, and mild cleansers.
A mixed polyglyceryl ester combining isostearic, polyhydroxystearic, and sebacic acid esters used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in sunscreens and CC creams.
A nonionic polyglyceryl ester of isostearic acid used as an emulsifier to form stable water-in-oil emulsions in sunscreens and rich cosmetic formulas.
A polyglyceryl ester emulsifier made from polyglycerin-4 and lauric acid, used to create stable oil-in-water emulsions with a gentle, skin-friendly profile.
A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations.
A polyglycerol ester of behenic acid used as a gentle, nonionic emulsifier in moisturizers and sunscreens.
A diester of polyglyceryl-6 and capric acid (C10) used as a mild nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in cleansing oils and light emulsions.
A monoester of polyglyceryl-6 and lauric acid (C12) used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in serums and light cosmetic formulations.
A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used as a gentle, plant-derived nonionic emulsifier in creams and sunscreens.
A polyglyceryl-6 ester of fatty acids derived from Ximenia americana seed oil, used as a nonionic emulsifier and emollient in luxury skin-care formulations.
A generic anionic surfactant class of phosphated polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers. Functions as a mild emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic emulsions.
A mild, nonionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester used to solubilize oils and stabilize water-based formulas.
A mild nonionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester (Tween 60) used to emulsify and solubilize oils in water-based cosmetic formulas.
A mild, nonionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate ester (Tween 80) widely used to emulsify and solubilize oils in water-based cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulas.