A to Z

Entries are listed under the first letter of the INCI name as it appears on most packs. Alternative names are in roman type beside the link.

A

• Aqua Water, Eau
• Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid

B

• Benzyl Alcohol A preservative and a fragrance component
• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea butter

C

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride A fractionated coconut oil ester, CCT
• Cera Alba Beeswax, white beeswax
• Cetyl Alcohol Hexadecanol, a fatty alcohol
• Citric Acid A fruit acid, used to set pH
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAPB, a coconut-derived mild surfactant

D

• Dimethicone Polydimethylsiloxane, a silicone

G

• Glycerin Glycerol, Glycerine

I

• CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 Iron oxides, pigment red/yellow/black

K

• Kaolin China clay, kaolin clay

L

• Limonene A fragrance allergen, often from citrus peel
• Linalool A fragrance allergen, often from lavender or citrus oils

M

• Mica CI 77019 (when used as a pigment)

N

• Niacinamide Nicotinamide, vitamin B3 amide

P

• Panthenol Provitamin B5, dexpanthenol
• Parfum Fragrance, Aroma
• Phenoxyethanol 2-phenoxyethanol

S

• Salicylic Acid A beta hydroxy acid, BHA
• Silica Silicon dioxide, silica silylate (a related, treated form)
• Sodium Hyaluronate The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate SLS, sodium dodecyl sulfate
• Squalane Hydrogenated squalene

T

• Talc Talcum powder, hydrated magnesium silicate
• Titanium Dioxide CI 77891 (as a pigment)
• Tocopherol Vitamin E

X

• Xanthan Gum A fermentation gum thickener

Z

• Zinc Oxide CI 77947 (when used as a colour)