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Ingredients starting with B
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Bacillus Ferment
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A ferment ingredient that conditions skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and cared for.
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)No reviewed note yet.
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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 oxidising)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.
Balsam Peru Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Banana
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Banana Leaf
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Banana Peel
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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
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
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Batyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (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
A fat that conditions skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and soft.
CAS 61789-97-7
Beet
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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-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 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
No reviewed note yet.
Behenyl Alcohol
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (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
This is a wax-like softener that smooths the skin feel. It leaves skin feeling conditioned and smooth after use.
CAS 17671-27-1
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84776-11-4
No reviewed note yet.
Bentonite
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabiliser (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
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antistatic (reduces static)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)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
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 stabiliser (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.
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 Salicylate adds scent to the product and helps keep the formula stable in light. Those are its two roles here.
CAS 118-58-1
Bergamot Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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.
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
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1439905-58-4 / 53238-80-5 / 55965-23-6
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Light stabiliser (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
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 25013-16-5
Bilberry
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
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)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 758716-52-8
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 283602-75-5
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-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-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Light stabiliser (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.
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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-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
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Bis-vinyldimethicone/peg-10 dimethicone crosspolymer
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS -
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
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
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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)No reviewed note yet.
Black Currant
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Black Olive
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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
Borago officinalis Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84012-16-8
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)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 89957-98-2
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 97952-72-2
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 97952-72-2
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 97952-72-2
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.
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 stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS -
No reviewed note yet.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning oil from rapeseed. It softens and smooths the skin's feel. On labels it may also appear 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 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 Botrytis Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 91771-39-0
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
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Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 223749-36-8
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
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 Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 94465-67-5
No reviewed note yet.
Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 94465-67-5
No reviewed note yet.
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)No reviewed note yet.
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
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.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS -
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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
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)No reviewed note yet.
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/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.
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
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
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1515-72-6
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 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)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 91080-23-8
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 91080-23-8