Rating | Ingredient |
---|---|
Best |
C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol estersBlend of cholesterol and fatty acid ester from lanolin. Functions as a skin conditioning agent.
Categories:
Emollients
|
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 |
C12-15 alkyl benzoateSynthetic ingredient used as an emollient and texture enhancing agent in cosmetics.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
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 |
C12-18 acid triglycerideUsed as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
C13-14 isoparaffinA petroleum-derived ingredient whose wax-like texture functions as a thickening or gelling agent.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
C13-15 alkaneC13-15 alkane is a synthetic blend of alkanes that functions as a solvent.
Categories:
Skin-Softening,
Miscellaneous
|
Good |
C18-36 acid triglycerideUsed as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
C20-40 pareth-40Mixture of polyethylene glycols of various molecular weight that can function as stabilizing...
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Best |
caffeic acidAntioxidant that has multiple benefits for skin…
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Average |
caffeineCaffeine is the chief stimulant in beverages such as coffee and tea. It’s often included in skincare products with claims...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
cajeputi oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
calaminePreparation of zinc carbonate, colored with ferric oxide (a form of rust). Zinc carbonate is a...
Categories:
Sensitizing
|
Good |
calcium aluminum borosilicateCalcium aluminum borosilicate is a mineral-derived thickening agent often used in powders.
Categories:
Thickeners/Emulsifiers,
Texture Enhancer
|
Best |
calcium ascorbateForm of vitamin C; other forms include ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, and...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Vitamins
|
Good |
calcium carbonateChalk; used as an absorbent in cosmetics.
Categories:
Absorbent
|
Good |
calcium d-pantetheine-s-sulfonate
Categories:
Vitamins
|
Good |
calcium gluconateCalcium is an essential mineral for the body. A small amount of research shows calcium gluconate...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing
|
Good |
calcium pantothenateAlso known as pantothenic acid.
Categories:
Vitamins
|
Best |
calcium PCACalcium PCA is the calcium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), which is a key component of skin’s natural moisturizing factor, or NMF.
Categories:
Hydration,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Good |
calendula extractExtract derived from the plant commonly known as pot marigold, there is little research showing... |
Good |
Calendula officinalis flower extract
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Calluna vulgaris flower extractAlso known as heather extract, this plant has skin-soothing properties...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Camellia japonica flower extractCamellia japonica flower extract is also known as Tsubaki, Japanese camellia, common camellia.
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Camellia oleifera
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Camellia sinensis
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
camphorAromatic substance obtained from the wood of a tree common to Southeast Asia, Cinnamomum camphora,...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
cananga extractFragrance used in cosmetics; it can be sensitizing to skin, much like ylang ylang. |
Poor |
Cananga odorata |
Best |
candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersA natural mixture of polyglycerin-3, candelilla wax, jojoba seed wax, and rice bran wax...
Categories:
Thickeners/Emulsifiers
|
Good |
candelilla waxExtract derived from candelilla plants; used as a thickening agent and emollient to give products... |
Best |
cannabidiolCannabidiol is one of the components of the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Soothing
|
Best |
Cannabis sativa oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Best |
canola oilPlant lipid that has skin restoring and soothing properties… |
Best |
caprooyl phytosphingosineA mixture of fatty acids caproic acid and phytosphingosine.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprooyl sphingosineA mixture of fatty acids caproic acid and sphingosine.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprooyl tetrapeptide-3
A synthetic or plant-derived signal peptide that’s said to help to boost the...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprylic/capric triglycerideDerived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. |
Good |
capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerA naturally-derived (coconut and castor oil) or synthetic ingredient...
Categories:
Film-Forming/Holding Agents,
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
capryloyl glycine
A synthetic amino acid derivative that function as a conditioning agent or...
Categories:
Hydration
|
Best |
capryloyl salicylic acidCapryloyl salicylic acid is a derivative (ester) of salicylic acid developed by L’Oreal.
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Exfoliant
|
Good |
caprylyl caprylate/caprateA synthetic ester blend of medium chain fatty acids and fatty alcohol that works as an emollient.
Categories:
Emollients,
Skin-Softening
|
Good |
caprylyl glycolSkin and hair conditioning agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic. Often used as part of a...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Preservatives
|
Good |
caprylyl methicone
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
Poor |
capsaicinComponent of capsicum. When used topically, capsaicin can prevent the transmission of pain. It is...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
capsicumLarge group of plants consisting primarily of the pepper family, including chili peppers and...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
capsicum oleoresinFatty resin derived from capsicum plants. It can be sensitizing to skin...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
caramelNatural coloring agent.
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
Good |
carbomerGroup of thickening agents used primarily to create gel-like formulations.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
carbopol
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Best |
carboxylic acid
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Poor |
cardamomPlant of the ginger family, used as fragrance in cosmetics. Terpene, one of its major constituents,... |
Good |
carmineNatural red color that comes from the dried female cochineal beetle. It is sometimes used to color...
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
Good |
carnauba waxNatural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees. Used primarily as a thickening agent, but... |
Best |
carnitineNaturally occurring amino acid. Deficiencies of this small but essential component can result in...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Best |
carnosic acidComponent of rosemary that is an antioxidant...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
carnosineComposed of amino acids, it has soothing and antioxidant properties...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
carnosol acid
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
carrageenanSeaweed gum used in cosmetics as a thickening agent with water-binding properties.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Texture Enhancer
|
Best |
carrot oilEmollient plant oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. |
Best |
Carthamus tinctorius oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Poor |
carvoneEssential oil used as a flavoring agent and fragrance component in cosmetics. It can be a...
Categories:
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Carya illinoensis oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Good |
caseinSubstance derived from milk protein that may have some antioxidant properties when applied...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Best |
Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide is the polysaccharide portion derived from the seed of the Cassia angustifolium plant.
Categories:
Emollients,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Castanea sativa seed extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
castor isostearate succinateA mix of esters formed by the reaction of castor seed oil, isostearic acid, and succinic acid. This ingredient functions...
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
castor oilVegetable oil derived from the castor bean. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, though its...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Best |
catalaseEnzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen and that has significant antioxidant...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Good |
Caulerpa taxifolia extract |
Poor |
cedarwoodFragrant plant extract. There is evidence that cedarwood oil is sensitizing... |
Poor |
Cedrus atlantica bark extractFragrant oil that can aggravate skin...
Categories:
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
|
Good |
cellulosePrimary fiber component of plants. Used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and to bind other...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
Cellulose gumAny of various fibrous substances derived from plants. Cellulose gum is a natural ingredient..
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Texture Enhancer
|
Best |
Centaurea cyanus
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Centella asiaticaExtract of herb that may be listed on labels as asiatic acid, hydrocotyl, or gotu kola. It has...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Antioxidants
|
Best |
cephalinPhospholipid.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
Cera albaSee beeswax...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
cera microcristallina
Categories:
Emollients
|
Best |
ceramide AP
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramide EOP
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramide EOS
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramide NG
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramide NPOne of several types of ceramides.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramide NS
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
ceramidesCeramides are naturally occurring, long chains of lipids (fats) that are major components of skin’s outer...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Good |
ceresinDerived from clay, ceresin is a waxy ingredient used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It can be...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
ceteareth-20Fatty alcohol that is used to thicken cosmetics and keep ingredients mixed together and stable.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
ceteareth-25A fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
Categories:
Emulsifiers,
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
ceteareth-6 olivateCeteareth-6 olivate is the ester of a fatty alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil. |
Good |
cetearyl alcoholFatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetearyl ethylhexanoateOil-like liquid that functions as an emollient to prevent skin from losing moisture. Also...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetearyl glucosideA blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions as an emulsifier.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
cetearyl octanoate |
Good |
cetearyl olivateCetearyl olivate is an ester of cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil. |
Good |
cetyl acetateA mixture of cetyl alcohol and acetic acid used as a skin-replenishing agent and emollient.
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl alcoholFatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other...
Categories:
Thickeners/Emulsifiers,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl dimethiconeSilicone polymer that functions as skin-conditioning agent.
Categories:
Silicones
|
Good |
cetyl dimethicone copolyol
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl estersSynthetic wax used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseA mixture of cetyl alcohol and Hydroxyethylcellulose. It functions as thickener and stabilizing...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl palmitateThe ester of cetyl palmitate and palmitic acid, this thickener and emollient helps smooth and condition dry skin while preventing moisture loss.
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1-dimethiconeSilicone that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Silicones
|
Best |
chamomileIngredient derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita, and Matricaria chamomilla...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Chamomilla recutita flower extract
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
charcoalPrimarily carbon substance formed by charring organic material in absence of oxygen. One...
Categories:
Absorbent
|
Good |
charcoal powderPrimarily carbon substance formed by charring organic material in absence of oxygen...
Categories:
Absorbent
|
Good |
chelating agentAny of numerous ingredients that bind with metal ions or metallic compounds, preventing them from...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Best |
cherry extractAlso known as wild cherry and sweet cherry, cherry extract is a natural source of vitamin C.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Antioxidants
|
Good |
China clay
Categories:
Absorbent
|
Best |
chitosanDerived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of shrimp, lobster, and crabs. It...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Antioxidants
|
Good |
chlorella |
Good |
chloropheneUsed as a preservative in cosmetics.
Categories:
Preservatives
|
Good |
chloroxylenolChemical compound used as a preservative and cleansing agent due to its action...
Categories:
Preservatives
|
Good |
chlorphenesinType of alcohol used as a preservative in cosmetics...
Categories:
Preservatives
|
Good |
cholecalciferolTechnical name for vitamin D.
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Vitamins
|
Best |
cholesterolThe surface of skin depends on the stratum corneum lipid matrix, which...
Categories:
Emollients,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
cholinePart of the vitamin B complex and a constituent of many other biologically important molecules,...
Categories:
Vitamins
|
Best |
chondroitin sulfate
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
Chondrus crispus (algae) extractChondrus crispus, also known as red algae, is a type of seaweed that’s a rich source of many nutrients for skin. |
Good |
chromium hydroxide greenEarth mineral used as a coloring agent/additive and permanently listed (as of 1977) by the FDA for...
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
Good |
chromium oxide green
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
Best |
Chrysanthellum indicum (golden chamomile) extractChrysanthellum indicum is a form of chamomile that, like other forms, has soothing properties when applied to skin. |
Best |
chrysanthemum extractCan have soothing benefit for skin.
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
Chrysanthemum parthenium extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Cichorium intybusSource of a plant extract with antioxidant properties (Source: Archives of Pharmaceutical Research,...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Cinnamomum |
Poor |
Cinnamomum camphora
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
cinnamonCan have antioxidant properties when applied to skin... |
Poor |
cinnamyl alcoholA volatile fragrance ingredient that contains extracts from cinnamon and balsam of Peru...
Categories:
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
|
Good |
citrate bufferCitrate buffer is a buffered mixture of sodium citrate and citric acid and is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster.
Categories:
Miscellaneous
|
Good |
citric acidExtract derived from citrus and used primarily to adjust the pH of products to prevent them from...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Poor |
citronellolA volatile fragrance chemical extracted from geranium, rose, and other plants, citronellol has a characteristic grassy, citrus-like scent.
Categories:
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Citrullus colocynthisBitter apple; considered sensitizing to skin.
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Citrus amara |
Poor |
Citrus aurantifolia |
Poor |
Citrus aurantium |
Poor |
Citrus aurantium extractBitter orange extract. It can have antioxidant properties when eaten (Source: Journal of... |
Poor |
Citrus medica limonium |
Average |
Citrus unshiuPlant extract more commonly known as the satsuma. This medium-sized citrus fruit is native to...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
Citrus unshiu peel extract
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
clary oilUsed as fragrance; can be a skin sensitizer. |
Good |
clary sageAlso known as Salvia sclarea, the extract from the clary sage plant (not to be confused with common sage leaf) has antioxidant properties, although it isn’t nearly as well researched as several other plant extracts with antioxidant benefits...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Good |
clay
Categories:
Absorbent
|
Best |
Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) flower extractClitoria ternatea is a perennial herb more commonly known as butterfly pea because of the pea-shaped, wing-like flowers it produces.
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
clove leaf
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
clove oilPotent skin sensitizer when applied repeatedly...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
clover blossomContains eugenol, which can be a skin sensitizer and cause photosensitivity.
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
clover leaf oil
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
cocamide DEA and MEABoth cocamide DEA (diethanolamine) and MEA (monoethanolamine) are widely used ingredients to thicken the water phase of cosmetics, keep ingredients blended, and boost foaming properties...
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Cleansing Agents
|
Good |
cocamidopropyl betaineOne of the more gentle surfactants used in skincare products.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Good |
cocamidopropyl dimethylamineAn antistatic agent derived from coconut oil, though it may be produced synthetically, too...
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Good |
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineMild surfactant.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Best |
Coccinia indica (ivy gourd) fruit extractIvy gourd is a fruit that acts as a natural skin-conditioning agent. |
Best |
cocoa butterOil extracted from cocoa beans, used as an emollient and with properties similar to those of other...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Best |
cocoa extractCan have antioxidant properties...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
coco-caprylateCoco-caprylate is the mixture of esters that occur when the fatty alcohols derived from coconut alcohol reacts with the fatty acid caprylic acid.
Categories:
Emollients,
Hydration
|
Good |
coco caprylate/caprateCoco caprylate/caprate functions as a lightweight emollient.
Categories:
Emollients,
Skin-Softening
|
Good |
coco-glucosideA mixture of fatty alcohol from coconut and glucose. Chiefly functions as a cleansing agent. May be...
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Good |
cocoglyceridesUsed as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Emollients
|
Good |
coconutHas degreasing and cleansing properties, which is why detergent cleansing agents are frequently...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Cleansing Agents
|
Good |
coconut acidA natural mixture of fatty acid found in coconut oil primarily used as a cleansing agent.
Categories:
Cleansing Agents
|
Best |
coconut oilNon-volatile plant kernel oil that has emollient properties for skin.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Best |
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extractThe extract of the fruit of the coconut tree, this ingredient is rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids, proteins, and complex B vitamins.
Categories:
Skin-Softening
|
Good |
cocoyl prolineCocoyl proline is a mixture of coconut fatty acids and the amino acid proline,
Categories:
Hydration
|
Best |
Cocus nucifera
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Good |
Codium tomentosum extract |
Best |
coenzyme Q10Also known as ubiquinone, it is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance present in skin....
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Antioxidants
|
Best |
Coffea arabica (coffee) fruit extractCoffee fruit extract is an excellent antioxidant when applied to skin, or consumed orally.
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Coffea arabica (coffee) seed oilThe concentrated oil from the coffee bean plant, whichis green, not dark brown as this color doesn't occur until coffee beans are roasted. Research on this oil's effect on skin...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Coffea arabica seed extractCoffea arabica is the coffee plant, and there is research showing that coffee extract has...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
Cola acuminata seed extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Coleus barbatusMember of the mint family and also known as forskolin; can be a skin sensitizer...
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
collagen amino acids
Collagen amino acids are made from the hydrolylsis (breaking down with water) of protein...
Categories:
Hydration,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
colloidal oatmeal
Categories:
Skin-Soothing
|
Poor |
colloidal silverRefers to ground-up silver suspended in solution.
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Poor |
comfrey extractSeveral studies have shown that comfrey extract can have harmful properties when...
Categories:
Sensitizing,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Commiphora myrrha extract |
Good |
coneflowerAnother name for echinacea; has soothing properties.
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Copaifera officinalis
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Copernicia cerifera wax |
Good |
copper gluconateAlso known simply as copper, this mineral is an important trace element for human nutrition. The...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Good |
copper lysinate/prolinateAn amino acid/mineral complex that limited yet potentially exciting research has shown...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Good |
copper PCAA synthetic skin-conditioning agent composed of the copper salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Good |
copper peptidesCopper peptides combine the element copper with three amino acids. Copper peptides occur naturally in the body, and are used in trace amounts to...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
Average |
copper sulfateEffective for soothing skin, but there is no research showing it has any impact when used...
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
Good |
Corallina officinalis extract |
Good |
corianderHerb and spice plant, the source of a fragrant component; it can be a potential skin sensitizer… |
Best |
cornflowerCan have soothing properties for skin…
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
cornmintAlso known as wild mint; it can be sensitizing to skin…
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
corn oilEmollient oil with properties similar to those of other nonfragrant plant oils (Source: British...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Good |
cornstarchStarch obtained from corn and sometimes used as an absorbent in cosmetics instead of talc.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Absorbent
|
Good |
Cornus extract |
Good |
Corylus americana
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Good |
Corylus avellana
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
Good |
coumarinOrganic compound found in plants and derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It creates the...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
cranberry seed extractExtract of the cranberry fruit. Natural components known as proanthocyanidins are responsible for... |
Best |
cranberry seed oilExtract derived from the seed of this red berry; the oil (which is not red) has antioxidant...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Average |
Crataegus monogina extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
creatineAn amino acid found in the human body and most type of meat and fish. This ingredient serves as the...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
cucumber extractNon-irritating plant extract from the gourd family (think pumpkin) that’s often reputed to be...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Cucumis melo (melon) fruit extractMore commonly known as cantaloupe or honeydew melon, Cucumis melo is a fruit that is a rich source...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
Cucumis sativus extract
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Cucurbita pepo seed extract
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
Cucurbitea peponis |
Best |
Curcuma longa root
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
curcuminAntioxidant spice that can be effective in soothing skin…
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Antioxidants
|
Good |
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Texture Enhancer
|
Good |
cyanocobalamin
Categories:
Vitamins
|
Poor |
cyclamen aldehydeSynthetic fragrant component in products; it can aggravate skin.
Categories:
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
|
Good |
cyclohexasiloxaneOne of the numerous forms of synthetic silicone
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
cyclomethiconeSilicone with a drier finish than dimethicone.
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
cyclopentasiloxaneLightweight silicone with a silky, slippery feel that functions as a skin/hair conditioning agent.
Categories:
Emollients
|
Good |
cyclotetrasiloxane
Categories:
Emollients
|
Poor |
Cymbopogon citrates
Categories:
Plant Extracts
|
Poor |
Cymbopogon martini
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
Good |
cysteine
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
Good |
cystine
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
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!