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| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Good |
maltooligosyl glucoside
A carbohydrate polysaccharide that’s naturally-derived and then combined... |
| Good |
isopropyl titanium triisostearateA synthetic or animal-derived ingredient used as a surface treatment for cosmetic pigments... |
| Good |
lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeA silicone polymer that has multiple functions in cosmetic products, including skin/hair... |
| Good |
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrateA hydrogenated blend of vegetable glycerides that functions chiefly as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics... |
| Good |
isoamyl laurateThe ester of isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid, this plant- or synthetic-based texture-enhancing ingredient feels velvety-soft.
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Skin-Softening
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| Good |
PEG-10 phytosterolA synthetic or soy-derived (Paula’s Choice Skincare uses the latter) ingredient used in cosmetics as a cleansing agent and emulsifier.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents,
Emulsifiers
|
| Good |
polyglyceryl-10 laurateA plant-derived or synthetic ester of lauric acid and the synthetic polymer polyglycerin-10. |
| Good |
PPG-26-Buteth-26PPG stands for polypropylene glycol, and this ingredient combines PPG with a fatty alcohol....
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Cleansing Agents
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| Good |
sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysineA plant-derived ingredient that helps replenish skin and hair...
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Skin-Replenishing
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| Good |
tribehenin PEG-20 estersA complex mixture of tribehenin and PEG-20, this ingredient has multiple functions in cosmetic... |
| Good |
triethanolamineUsed in cosmetics as a pH balancer. Like all amines, it has the potential for creating...
Categories:
Miscellaneous,
Emulsifiers
|
| Good |
trideceth-6An emulsifier, meaning it helps keep unlike ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating in an emulsion...
Categories:
Emulsifiers
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| Best |
polyglyceryl-3 rice branateAn ingredient that serves as a surfactant and emulsifier and is a derivative of the fatty acids that come from rice bran oil.
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Cleansing Agents
|
| Good |
ceteareth-25A fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Texture Enhancer
|
| Good |
glyceryl rosinateAn ester of long chain acids derived from a plant-based ingredient known as rosin. |
| Good |
sodium stearoyl lactylateA synthetic or animal-derived ingredient...
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Texture Enhancer
|
| Good |
C11-15 pareth-7C11-15 pareth-7 is a lightweight, synthetic mixture of fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents,
Emulsifiers
|
| Good |
C12-16 pareth-9C12-16 pareth-9 is a lightweight, synthetic mixture of fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents,
Emulsifiers
|
| Good |
trideceth-12Trideceth-12 is a synthetic mixture of a fatty alcohol (tridecyl alcohol) and polyethylene glycol that functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents,
Emulsifiers
|
About the Experts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including:
The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to busting beauty myths and providing expert advice that solves your skincare frustrations so you can have the best skin of your life!