cetearyl olivate

Cetearyl olivate is an ester of cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil.

zinc stearate

The zinc salt of stearic acid. It has multiple functions in cosmetics, including serving as the...

xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that may be plant-derived or synthetic (Paula’s Choice uses the former).

sorbitol

Sorbitol is a type of sugar that can be created synthetically or derived from natural sources.

stearyl dimethicone

Stearyl dimethicone is a synthetic skin-conditioning agent that's a siloxane polymer...

stearyl methicone

Silicone polymer used as a skin-conditioning or occlusive agent.

triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicone that functions as a binding agent and emulsifier. 

trimethylsiloxysilicate

Used as a skin-softening and occlusive agent.

silica dimethyl silylate

Used as a slip and suspending agent.

silicone

Substance derived from silica (sand is a silica). The unique fluid properties of silicone give it a...

silk powder

Synthetically derived powder used as an absorbent and slip agent.

siloxane

simethicone

Mixture of dimethicone with silica; related to silicones, but used as an antifoaming agent.

slip agent

Term used to describe a range of ingredients that help other ingredients spread over the skin and...

hexylene glycol

methicone

One of the simpler silicones due to its less complex molecular structure. It helps give skin products a silky feel and helps skin retain moisture.

methyl trimethicone

hydrolyzed silk

An animal-derived byproduct made by hydrolyzing the silk protein obtained from the spent cocoon of the silkworm. Helps to condition skin and hair, imparting a smooth feel.