Ingredients starting with B

177 on this page

• Bacillus Ferment

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A ferment ingredient that conditions skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and cared for.

• Bacillus Subtilis

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 68038-70-0

• Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A ferment extract that conditions the skin. Its job is to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS -

• Backhousia Citriodora Leaf

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is an oil from lemon myrtle leaves, used to add fragrance. It gives the product its scent.

  CAS 84775-80-4

• Bakuchiol

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that also softens and smooths skin. It works as an antioxidant, protecting the formula from oxygen damage, and has antimicrobial action against microbes.

• Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A seed oil used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS -

• Balsam Peru Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A bamboo stem extract that acts as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 91771-32-3

• Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the bamboo plant used to condition skin. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.

  CAS 91771-33-4

• Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A bamboo leaf extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 91771-33-4

• Banana

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Banana Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Banana Peel

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Barium Sulfate

  Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  This is a mineral powder used as a colorant and opacifier. It adds color and makes the product look less see-through. On labels it may also appear as CI 77120.

  CAS 7727-43-7

• Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A buchu leaf extract that both conditions skin and adds scent. It helps skin feel soft and smooth while contributing to the product's fragrance.

  CAS 84649-93-4

• Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A buchu leaf oil used to give the product its scent. Its main job here is fragrance.

  CAS 68650-46-4

• Basic Blue 1

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 3521-06-0

• Batilol

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Batyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a waxy ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping keep the formula stable. In practice it conditions the skin and stops the oil and water parts from separating.

  CAS 544-62-7

• Bee Venom

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Bee Venom comes from the honeybee and is used here as an astringent and skin-protecting ingredient. That means it tightens and tones the skin's surface while helping shield it. Its main component is a compound called melittin.

• Beef Tallow

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A fat that conditions skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and soft.

  CAS 61789-97-7

• Beet

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Beheneth-10

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Beheneth-10 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent. It helps lift away oil and dirt and keeps the water and oil parts of the product mixed together.

  CAS 26636-40-8

• Beheneth-20

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a helper that lets oil and water mix and helps clean. It keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into a smooth, even texture.

  CAS 26636-40-8

• Beheneth-25

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt. It also helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended.

• Beheneth-25 Methacrylate

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 115047-92-2

• Beheneth-30

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a cleansing helper that also lets oil and water mix. It cleans and keeps the oily and watery parts blended into an even texture.

  CAS 26636-40-8

• Behenic Acid

  Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a fatty acid that helps oil and water mix and does cleaning work. It also makes the product look opaque rather than see-through.

  CAS 112-85-6

• Behentrimonium Chloride

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  Behentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning ingredient that also fights static and acts as a preservative. It smooths and detangles hair, cuts down flyaway static, and helps keep the product from spoiling.

  CAS 17301-53-0

• Behentrimonium Methosulfate

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This conditions hair and reduces static so strands lie smooth and don't fly away. It also does some cleansing work.

  CAS 81646-13-1 / 241148-21-0

• Behenyl Acrylate Polymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Behenyl Alcohol

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  CAS 661-19-8

• Behenyl Behenate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a wax-like softener that smooths the skin feel. It leaves skin feeling conditioned and smooth after use.

  CAS 17671-27-1

• Behenyl Olivate

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Behenyl Olivate is a multitasker that stabilizes the mix, forms a film, conditions skin, and adjusts thickness. In practice it keeps the oil and water parts from separating, leaves a thin smoothing layer on skin, and helps set the product's texture.

• Behenyl Phosphate

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 23079-25-6

• Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract is a root extract used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 223748-07-1

• Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A daisy flower extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 84776-11-4

• Bellis Perennis Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract is a seed extract used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 97659-61-5

• Bentonite

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a clay that soaks up liquid and adds bulk to the formula. It also adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  CAS 1302-78-9

• Benzaldehyde

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  Benzaldehyde is mainly a fragrance and flavoring ingredient, giving the product its scent. It also acts as a denaturant, which makes any alcohol in the formula unpalatable.

  CAS 100-52-7

• Benzalkonium Chloride

  Antistatic (reduces static)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Dispersing (spreads solids evenly through the formula)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a preservative and antimicrobial, keeping the product from spoiling. It also helps disperse ingredients so oil and water blend, works as a deodorant, and controls static. On some labels it may appear abbreviated as BAC.

  CAS 8001-54-5

• Benzimidazole

  Benzimidazole is listed in the ingredient database without a reported function, so no specific role is on record for it here.

  CAS 51-17-2

• Benzoic Acid

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)pH adjuster (sets the formula's acidity)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also fine-tunes the acidity level and adds fragrance.

• Benzophenone-4

  Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  Benzophenone-4 is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It reduces how much UV reaches the skin and also helps keep the formula itself stable in light.

  CAS 4065-45-6

• Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

  UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

  Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol is a UV absorber. It soaks up ultraviolet light, mainly to protect the formula from changing when exposed to light.

• Benzoyl Peroxide

  Benzoyl Peroxide is an oxidizing agent, meaning it drives oxygen-based reactions in a formula. In practice, that's its role here.

  CAS 94-36-0

• Benzyl Acetate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. Its job is purely to add smell.

  CAS 140-11-4

• Benzyl Alcohol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Benzyl Alcohol is a multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling and as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also adds scent and adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  CAS 100-51-6

• Benzyl Benzoate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  Benzyl Benzoate works as a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps limit microbial growth in the formula. It also contributes to the product's scent.

  CAS 120-51-4

• Benzyl Cinnamate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  Benzyl Cinnamate is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to add or shape the product's scent.

  CAS 103-41-3

• Benzyl Glycol

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  Benzyl Glycol is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into a uniform liquid.

  CAS 622-08-2

• Benzyl Nicotinate

  Antistatic (reduces static)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Benzyl Nicotinate conditions skin and works as an antistatic, cutting down static cling. As a conditioner it helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 94-44-0

• Benzyl Salicylate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

  Benzyl Salicylate adds scent to the product and helps keep the formula stable in light. Those are its two roles here.

  CAS 118-58-1

• Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone is a skin-protecting ingredient, forming a supportive layer on the skin's surface.

  CAS 924626-15-3

• Bergamot Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract is a Brazil nut seed extract that conditions the skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 160965-04-8

• Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is a Brazil nut oil that conditions and softens skin. As an emollient it smooths skin feel and helps the product glide on.

  CAS 356065-50-4

• Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, from sugar beet root, is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4

• Beta Vulgaris Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Beta Vulgaris Extract, from the whole sugar beet plant, conditions hair and helps protect the skin. In practice it smooths hair feel and forms a supportive layer on skin.

  CAS 89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4

• Beta Vulgaris Root Fructooligosaccharides

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Beta Vulgaris Root Juice

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is juice from sugar beet root, used here to condition the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable as the product sits on it.

  CAS 89957-89-1

• Beta-Bisabolol

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 15352-77-9

• Beta-Carotene

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Beta-Carotene is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

• Beta-Caryophyllene

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This adds scent to the product and helps condition the skin. So it works as both a fragrance and a skin-softening touch.

  CAS 87-44-5

• Beta-Glucan

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Beta-Glucan is a sugar-based ingredient that conditions skin and adds body to the formula. It gives the product substance while helping keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 1439905-58-4 / 53238-80-5 / 55965-23-6

• Beta-Sitosterol

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a multi-tasker that softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning it. It also helps keep the oil and water parts from separating, keeps the formula steady against light, and adds scent.

  CAS 83-46-5

• Betaine

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Betaine is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep skin and hair conditioned and stops the product from drying out.

• Betasizofiran

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Betula Alba Bark Extract

  Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is an extract from birch bark, used in the product for flavor and fragrance. Its job is to give the formula its scent.

  CAS 84012-15-7

• Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the sap from the white birch tree, used as a skin conditioner. That means it helps the product leave skin feeling softer and better maintained.

• BHA

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  BHA is an antioxidant, which means it helps keep the oils in the formula from going off over time. It can also add fragrance to the product.

  CAS 25013-16-5

• Bifidobacterium Animalis Lactis

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Bilberry

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Bioflavonoids

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  Bioflavonoids are skin-conditioning ingredients that help keep skin soft and smooth. They also have a soothing role in the formula.

  CAS 61788-55-4

• Biosaccharide Gum-1

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A fermentation gum that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel as the product sits on top.

• Biosaccharide Gum-2

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a sugar-based ingredient that conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

  CAS 758716-52-8

• Biosaccharide Gum-4

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a fermentation gum used as a skin conditioner. It helps the product leave skin feeling smooth and well cared for.

  CAS 283602-75-5

• Biotin

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning ingredient for both hair and skin. It helps keep the surface soft and smooth.

• Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A rich oil-like emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while also adjusting how thick the product is. In practice it gives a cushiony, spreadable texture and helps condition skin and hair.

• Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning it. In practice it helps the product glide on and leave skin feeling smooth.

  CAS 135229-94-6

• Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that conditions and softens skin. In practice it smooths the skin's feel and gives the product a richer, cushiony texture.

• Bis-Dodecylhexadecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a large emollient molecule that softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning it. In practice it helps give the product a rich, smooth texture on skin.

  CAS 3081611-78-8

• Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is an antioxidant that also conditions and protects the skin. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it helps keep skin feeling comfortable and shielded.

  CAS 872182-46-2

• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, one of the main sunscreen actives here. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure, and conditions hair. On labels it also appears as Bemotrizinol or the trade name Tinosorb S.

  CAS 187393-00-6

• Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A silicone-based conditioning agent that softens and smooths the skin. It leaves a slip on the surface that makes the product feel smooth as it spreads.

  CAS -

• Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the formula a conditioning, slick texture on application.

• Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A copolymer used to condition hair. It helps leave a smooth feel on the surface.

• Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A multi-tasking silicone ingredient that helps oil and water mix, cleanses, boosts foam, and draws in and holds moisture. It also softens skin and hair, so it does double duty in both texture and conditioning.

• Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a silicone-based ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and water mix. In practice it smooths the product's feel and keeps the water and oil parts blended together; it can also act as a cleansing agent.

• Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a silicone-based ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and water mix. In practice it smooths the product's feel and keeps the water and oil parts blended; it can also help with cleansing.

• Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a silicone-based ingredient that forms a thin film on the skin and conditions it. It also helps keep the mix stable and adjusts how thick the product is.

  CAS -

• Bis-vinyldimethicone/peg-10 dimethicone crosspolymer

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This silicone-based ingredient forms a light film on skin and conditions it. It also helps hold the mix together and adjusts the product's thickness.

  CAS -

• Bis(Butylamino)Dimethylsilane

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 6026-43-3

• Bis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 2128716-83-4

• Bisabolol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning and soothing ingredient that also adds a light fragrance. It softens the skin's feel and contributes scent to the product. On labels it may also appear as Levomenol.

  CAS 515-69-5

• Bisabolol Oxide A

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 22567-36-8

• Bismuth Oxychloride

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Bispyrithione Magsulfex Anhydrous

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 43143-11-9

• Bitter Orange Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. Its main job is adding an orange aroma.

• Bixa Orellana Leaf

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Black Currant

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Black Olive

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Blue 1 Lake

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 15792-67-3

• Blueberry

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is a root extract that works as a skin protectant. It helps form a layer that guards the skin's surface.

  CAS -

• Borago officinalis Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Borage extract is a skin-conditioning ingredient with a softening, smoothing role. It helps skin feel soft after the product is applied.

  CAS 84012-16-8

• Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An oil from borage seeds that works as an emollient. It softens and smooths the skin feel and helps condition the surface.

  CAS 225234-12-8

• Boron Nitride

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)

  A powder that adds bulk and modifies slip. It fills out the formula and helps it glide and spread smoothly.

• Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Nail conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This frankincense gum extract conditions skin, hair, and nails, helping them feel soft and smooth. It also adds scent to the product.

  CAS 89957-98-2

• Boswellia Carterii Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  A frankincense oil used to add fragrance to the product. It also acts as a tonic, giving a freshened feel to the skin.

  CAS 89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5

• Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a resin oil that adds fragrance and conditions the skin. It scents the product and helps soften and smooth skin feel. You may see it under its common name, frankincense oil.

• Boswellia Serrata Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the boswellia plant, used here as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 97952-72-2

• Boswellia Serrata Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An oil that adds fragrance and conditions the skin. It gives the product a scent while helping skin feel soft and smooth.

  CAS 97952-72-2

• Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

  Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the resin of the boswellia plant. It works to smooth the skin and acts as a tonic, giving a refreshed feel.

  CAS 97952-72-2

• Bovine Lung Phospholipids Adult

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Bovine Type I Collagen

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 9050-08-2

• Brassica Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A fatty alcohol that does several jobs in the formula. It softens and smooths skin feel, helps keep the oil and water parts from separating, and adjusts how thick the product is.

  CAS -

• Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A rapeseed plant extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep the surface soft and smooth.

  CAS 90989-79-0

• Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil pressed from rapeseeds that conditions the skin. It softens the skin and gives the product a smoother feel. On labels it also appears as rape oil.

• Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A blend of sterols from rapeseed that works as an emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning the surface.

  CAS 90989-79-0

• Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

  A rapeseed oil that conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. You may also see it labeled as rape oil.

• Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a large oil-based molecule that forms a thin film and conditions skin. As it dries it leaves a smooth layer over the skin and helps soften how it feels.

• Brassica Napus Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract of the rapeseed plant used to condition the skin. It helps keep the surface soft and smooth.

  CAS 89958-03-2

• Brassica Napus Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient oil pressed from rapeseed. It softens and smooths the skin's surface.

• Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A kale leaf extract that acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions the skin to keep it soft.

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• Brassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the cauliflower plant, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 91771-39-0

• Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A cabbage leaf extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep the surface soft and smooth.

  CAS 89958-13-4

• Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the broccoli plant that acts as an astringent. This gives a tightening, toned feel on the skin.

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• Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil pressed from broccoli seeds that conditions both skin and hair. As an emollient it softens and smooths, giving the product a silkier feel.

  CAS 223749-36-8

• Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from broccoli sprouts used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and emollient. It softens and smooths, helping skin feel comfortable.

• Brassica Rapa Subsp. Oleifera Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Brazil Nut Oil

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Brine Shrimp

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Broccoli

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Bromelain

  Keratolytic (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Bromelain is a mix of enzymes from pineapple juice. In products it works as a keratolytic, helping loosen and shed dead surface cells, and it conditions the skin to keep it feeling soft.

  CAS 9001-00-7

• Bronze Powder

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 7440-50-8

• Brussels Sprout

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Bta-188

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 314062-80-1

• Buddleja Davidii Callus Extract

  A plant callus extract. No specific function is reported for it in the ingredient data.

• Buddleja Davidii Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the buddleja (butterfly bush) plant, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 94465-67-5

• Buddleja Davidii Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the leaves of the buddleja plant, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 94465-67-5

• Buddleja Davidii Whole

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Buddleja Officinalis Flower

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract

  UV filter (filters UV rays)

  This is a flower extract that works as a UV filter in sunscreen. It helps absorb some of the sun's rays hitting the skin.

• Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from the roots of the Bupleurum falcatum plant, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Butane

  Propellant (expels the product from the can)

  A propellant used in pressurised cans. It provides the pressure that pushes the product out as a spray or foam.

• Butter

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Butter is the semi-solid fat from cow's milk. It conditions the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 8029-34-3

• Butter Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that softens and smooths the way skin feels. It helps the product leave a conditioned finish.

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• Butyl Acrylate/C16-C20 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Butyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Butyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Trimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Butyl Avocadate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Butyl Avocadate is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 1263002-31-8

• Butyl Methacrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Butyl Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Styrene Crosspolymer

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Butyl Salicylate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is used to add or adjust the product's scent. Its only listed job here is fragrance.

  CAS 2052-14-4

• Butyl Stearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Butyl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and it also conditions the skin. It can add fragrance to a product as well.

  CAS 123-95-5

• Butylated Hydroxytoluene

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

• Butylated PVP

  Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)

  A film former that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin. It also acts as a binder to hold the formula together and helps keep hair in place.

  CAS 26160-96-3

• Butylene Glycol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  CAS 107-88-0

• Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A lightweight emollient oil that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and gives a light, non-heavy finish.

• Butylene Glycol Propionate

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  Butylene Glycol Propionate is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend evenly into the formula.

  CAS 91171-54-9

• Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This copolymer adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and texture.

• Butyloctanol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  Butyloctanol pulls double duty as a humectant and a solvent. As a humectant it draws in and holds moisture, and as a solvent it helps dissolve and blend other ingredients.

  CAS 3913-02-8

• Butyloctyl Salicylate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  CAS 190085-41-7

• Butylparaben

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  A preservative that also carries a scent role. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  CAS 94-26-8

• Butylphenyl Methylpropional

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient added to give the product a scent. Its job is simply to shape how the product smells.

  CAS 80-54-6

• Butylphthalimide

  Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A plasticizer that keeps films flexible instead of stiff. It also conditions the skin to improve how it feels.

  CAS 1515-72-6

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 225234-14-0

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from shea tree nuts. It acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin's feel.

  CAS 91080-23-8

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.

  CAS 194043-92-0

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A shea butter extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and supple.

  CAS 91080-23-8

• Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A shea oil that conditions the skin and works as an emollient. That means it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling supple.

  CAS 91080-23-8