A-Z Ingredients
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1,2 Hexanediol
1,3-Propanediol
A:
Acai
Acetone
Acetyl Glucosamine
Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline)
Acetyl Tyrosine
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Adenosine Triphosphate
Alcohol Denat.
Algae Extract
Allantoin
Aloe Vera
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Aluminum Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
Ammonium Glycolate
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Andiroba Oil
Anise
Apricot Kernel Oil
Argan Oil
Arnica Extract
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Avena Sativa (Oat Extract)
Avocado Oil
Azelaic Acid
Azulene
B:
Barium Sulfate
Beeswax
Beetroot Extract
Bentonite
Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzoic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzyl Salicylate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Bisabolol
Bismuth Oxychloride
Boric Acid
Boron Nitride
Bromelain
Butyl Acetate
Butylene Glycol
C:
Caffeine
Calcium Ascorbate
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Sulfate
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Camphor
Canola Oil
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Carmine
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis)
Ceramides
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Dimethicone
Chamomile
Cherry Extract
Chromium Hydroxide Green
Citric Acid
Cocamide DEA
Coco-Betaine
Coco-Glucoside
Cocoglycerides
Coconut Oil
Coenzyme 10 (Ubiquinone)
Collagen
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Cornstarch
Cyclomethicone
D:
Decyl Oleate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Diazolidinyl Urea
Dibutyl Phthalate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
Diisopropyl Adipate
Dimethicone
Dimethyl Ether
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Dipropylene Glycol
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Glyceryl Phosphate
DMDM Hydantoin
DNA
E:
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Elastin
Ellagic Acid
Emu Oil
Ensulizole
Ethyl Acetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
F:
Ferulic Acid
Flaxseed Oil
Fructose
G:
Galbanum
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng Extract
Glycerin
Glyceryl Distearate
Glyceryl Monostearate
Glyceryl Palmitate
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Glyceryl Stearate
Glycolic Acid
Glycol Stearate
Grape Seed Extract
Green Tea Extract
H:
Hazelnut Oil
Homosalate
Honeysuckle Flower Extract
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydroquinone
I:
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Isododecane
Isohexadecane
Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Isostearate
Isopropyl Lanolate
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isotretinoin
J:
Jasmine Oil
Jojoba Oil
Juniper Berry
K:
Kaolin
Kiwi Fruit Extract
Kojic Acid
Kojic Dipalmitate
L:
L-Ascorbic Acid
Lactic Acid
Lanolin
Lecithin
Lemon
Licorice Extract
Limonene
Linoleic Acid
M:
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Mandelic Acid
Manganese Violet
Menthoxypropanediol
Methicone
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylpropanediol
Methylisothiazolinone
Methylparaben (Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate)
Mexoryl SX (Ecamsule)
Mica
Mineral Oil (Liquid Petrolatum)
Myristyl Myristate
N:
N-Butyl Alcohol
Nettle Extract
Niacinamide
Nitrocellulose
Nylon-12
O:
Octyldodecanol
Octyl Palmitate
Octyl Salicylate
Octyl Stearate
Oleth-10
Olive Oil
Orris Root
Oxybenzone
Ozokerite
P:
Palmitic Acid
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3
Panthenol
Papaya Extract
Patchouli
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Pentylene Glycol
Peppermint
Petrolatum
Phenyl Trimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Phosphoric Acid
Phytosphingosine
Pineapple Extract
Placenta Extract
Polyacrylamide
Polybutene
Polyethylene
Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
Polyquaternium-11
Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Potassium Sorbate
Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Glycol (1,2-Propanediol)
R:
Red 6 (CI 15850)
Red 33
Retinol
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Rosa Mosqueta Oil
Rosemary Extract
S:
Safflower Oil
Salicylic Acid
Sea Salt
Sesame Oil
Shea Butter
Simethicone
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sorbitol
Soy Extract
Spearmint Oil
Squalene
Stearic Acid
Stearyl Methicone
T:
Talc
TEA- Lauryl Sulfate
Thyme Extract
Titanium Dioxide
Tomato Extract
Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
Tretinoin
Tribehenin
Tricaprylin
Triclosan
Triethanolamine (TEA)
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
U:
Ultramarines
Urea
V:
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
X:
Xanthan Gum
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Has anyone heard of Zea Mays seed flour.
I think its used in exfoliating creams.
thank you
marie
Marie, Zea Mays seed flour is a substance derived from corn that is used to dilute or increase the volume of a product and, in pressed products, to hold the ingredients together. In addition, it also has absorbent properties. Hope this helps.
Hi thanks
Yes it does. It would then make a good exfoliate, or for use in cleansing balm. Yes?
Marie, as far as I know this ingredient would be used in an exfoliate product to give it a certain consistency/texture but it doesn’t have any exfoliant properties. While it is a safe and good ingredient, if you’re looking for an exfoliating agent, I’d recommend AHAs (like glycol acid or lactic acid) and BHA (Salicylic Acid), which are gentle and effective.
Missing a couple that I thought important:
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyannide, Iron oxides, Chrome Oxide (color) & Chrome Hydroxide (color, as in Greens).
JL, thanks for your comment. You’re right, some important ingredients are missing. That’s because th dictionary is still a work in progress. Every Saturday I post about a new one in my Know Your Ingredients series and then add the link here. I will write about the ones you mentioned soon.
Hye, how come “paraben” does not appear in your list?
Boa, this dictionary is still a work in progress. Every Saturday I add a different ingredient to it. So far, I’ve added Methylparaben, the other parabens will follow shortly.
Very nice blog! But if you check out Paula Begouns web site you can read that silicone doesn’t actucally cloge pores and therefore a perfect ingredient for acne prone skin.
Well done tho! =)
Micke, thanks for your comment. I’ve just checked her website and you’re right. I never really believed that silicones suffocate skin but I thought that the less volatile types such as dimethicone could cause problems for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin who are easily irritated. I’m glad that’s not the case.
This is just the best I’ve seen in a long time!
Thanks for sharing this with us, you’ve done an amazing work!
Phlox
Phlox, thanks. I’m glad you find it helpful.
Couldn’t find any info about Perlite and Maltitol. A little help?
Thanks in advance
Eli, Perlite is formed from the expansion of volcanic rock, and is used in cosmetics as an absorbent. Maltitol is an humectant and a skin conditioning agent. It helps increase the water content in the skin, and hold the moisture in, thus helping to keep skin soft and smooth. Hope this helps.
Thanks, they don’t sound as something dangerous, so it’s OK – they are ingredients in Garnier’s new BB cream for oily skin
No, they’re not dangerous. You can use the product safely.
DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE?
Michela, that’s a humectant: it attracts water from the environment into the skin, helping it to stay hydrated.
I’m trying to find out if Kiko Make Up Milano products have salicylates in them. I cannot find ingredient lists on any of their eye make up products.
Cindra, I think some Kiko products use salicylates, but I’m not sure if they are included in the eye ones. I think your best option would be to contact Kiko directly and ask them. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.
Here’s a little help with Kiko products (of which I have a few too.)
http://www.kikocosmetics.com/eshop/uk/products-quality-safety#faq1
that said I too couldn’t find any concrete ingredient info for their eye shadows, as it would seem that depending on the high color pigmentation (and color) the ingredients vary.
Sorry, I couldn’t help much.
hello !!
Thanks for sharing this with us, your work is just great !!!
i have some ingredients that i would like to know about, what it does and their effects on nails ( product searching about is related to nail growth system )
i already found info about most of them here on ur site but ill be thankful if u can help me to knw about the rest:
1. N-butyl alcohol
2. Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate
3. Ci 15850 ( red 6 like )
4. Hydrolyzed wheat protein (+ hydrolyzed soy protein + hydrolyzed keratin protein)
5. Calcium Pantothenate
Thanks in advance
Robert, hello and thanks for your kind words.
And sure, no problems, I’ll move these to the top of the list.
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