Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2277 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
An ester of dipentaerythritol and a blend of fatty acids. Functions as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that provides a silky, dry-touch skin feel; also improves formula stability.
A mixed ester of dipentaerythritol with C5–C9 branched-chain fatty acids, used as a lightweight emollient and texture modifier. It provides a dry, silky skin feel without the heaviness of conventional oils, commonly used in light-feel formulas and primers.
A complex ester of dipentaerythritol and hydroxystearic acid used as a rich, stable emollient and thickener in luxurious skin creams and body butters.
A complex ester of dipentaerythritol with a mixture of hydroxystearic and isostearic acids. Used as a rich, non-greasy emollient particularly in eye creams and rich moisturizers.
A complex polyol ester of dipentaerythritol with polyhydroxystearic acid. Functions as a rich emollient and wax-like structuring agent in eye creams and rich moisturizers.
A synthetic dipeptide that acts as a reversible antagonist at muscular nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing repetitive facial muscle contractions to smooth expression lines.
A synthetic dipeptide of two glycine residues (glycylglycine) used as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
A phenyl-modified silicone with a high refractive index used in premium Japanese cosmetics for its luxurious skin feel and optical brightening effect.
A phenyl-modified silicone fluid that acts as an emollient, imparting a silky, glossy feel, excellent spreadability, and improved water resistance to cosmetic formulations and cleansing oils.
Silicone derivative used as skin conditioner and texture enhancer.
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
The dipotassium salt of phosphoric acid used as a pH-adjusting and buffering agent to maintain the stability and efficacy of cosmetic formulas.
A water-soluble phosphate salt derivative of ursolic acid, a pentacyclic triterpenoid found in rosemary and other botanicals. Developed for improved delivery of ursolic acid's anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits.
A glycol solvent and humectant that improves texture and carries actives.
An extract of the wild teasel plant (Dipsacus sylvestris) rich in phenolic compounds and iridoid glycosides, used in cosmetics for antioxidant protection and skin-energizing effects.
An extract of the seeds of Dipteryx odorata (tonka bean) used as a fragrance and masking ingredient; naturally rich in coumarin, a regulated fragrance allergen.
The simplest silicone fluid (hexamethyldisiloxane), a volatile carrier used to improve spreadability and deliver a dry, lightweight skin feel.
A sulfosuccinate-type anionic surfactant used as a foaming and wetting agent in cleansers; noted for being milder than conventional sulfate surfactants.
A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. Compatible with a wide pH range and other surfactant types; often used to moderate irritation of stronger cleansing agents.
The disodium salt of N-cocoyl glutamic acid, an amino acid-derived mild surfactant used in gentle facial cleansers and body washes.
A chelating agent that binds metal ions to keep formulas stable.
The disodium salt of guanylic acid (a nucleotide), used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and buffering agent.
The disodium salt of inosinic acid (a purine nucleotide), used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent.
The disodium salt of phosphoric acid used as a pH adjuster and buffer to keep cosmetic formulas within their target pH range.