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Ingredients starting with C
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C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is an oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also acts as a solvent, helping other ingredients dissolve and blend into the mix.
No reviewed note yet.
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This ingredient conditions the skin and helps oil and water stay mixed together. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.
C11-13 Isoalkane
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 64742-48-9/90622-58-5
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It contributes to a silky, easy-to-spread texture.
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.
CAS 68411-27-8
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 93925-36-1
C12-16 Alcohols
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 68855-56-1
No reviewed note yet.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This ingredient helps oil and water mix and also works as a cleansing agent. Together these jobs keep the different parts of the product blended and able to lift away dirt.
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
Binder (holds the formula together)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a film-forming ingredient that helps hold the formula together and adjusts its thickness. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the product stand up to light.
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a light oily fluid that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also works as a solvent, helping other ingredients dissolve and spread.
A lightweight liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend into one even mixture. This helps the formula spread smoothly across skin.
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A fluid solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients in the formula. It keeps everything mixed together and spreading evenly.
A blend of fatty alcohols that stabilises the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating. This helps the product hold a consistent texture over time.
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light liquid solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend. It supports the formula spreading smoothly.
C18-21 Alkane
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A blend of oil-like liquids that acts as a solvent, meaning it dissolves and carries other ingredients. It helps keep the mix fluid and evenly blended.
CAS 64742-46-7;
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 94944-95-3
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin's feel while conditioning it. It leaves skin feeling smoother after use.
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
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 waxy ester that softens and smooths skin feel while helping keep the mix stable. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula, so it holds together and spreads with the right body.
CAS 222722-18-1
C18-C21 Alkane
otherNo reviewed note yet.
C20-22 Alcohols
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A blend of fatty alcohols used to hold the formula together and keep its parts from separating. They also adjust thickness, giving the product a firmer, more stable texture.
CAS 90604-34-5
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended into a smooth product and can lift away dirt and oil.
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C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolymer
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 75535-27-2
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-based material that forms a thin film on the surface while conditioning skin and hair. It softens and smooths, and the film helps the product stay put and feel even.
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the surface. It also adjusts thickness, giving the product a smooth, glide-on texture.
CAS 246864-88-0
C30-45 Olefin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps the surface feeling smooth and comfortable.
CAS 222400-22-8
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An oily liquid that conditions skin, acts as a solvent for other ingredients, and adjusts the thickness of the formula. This helps everything blend and gives the product its texture.
C9-11 Alkane/Cycloalkane
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A lightweight solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients. It helps the formula spread and blend evenly.
CAS 64742-49-0
C9-12 Alkane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1437281-04-3
C9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 223239-92-7
No reviewed note yet.
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair waving or straightening (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 39300-88-4
No reviewed note yet.
Here it works as a skin-conditioning ingredient and contributes to fragrance and scent. It helps condition skin and adds to how the product smells.
A texture ingredient that adjusts how thick the product is. It helps set the consistency so the formula flows the way it should. It's also listed as a fragrance component.
CAS 9005-35-0
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Bulking agent (adds volume)A fine glass powder used as a bulking agent. It adds body and fills out the formula, contributing to its texture and feel.
Calcium Behenate
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A powdery ingredient that keeps things from clumping and adjusts thickness. It also makes the product more opaque, giving it a less see-through look.
CAS 3578-72-1
Calcium Carbonate
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Oral care (CosIng functional class)A mineral powder that does several jobs: it adds bulk, acts as a mild abrasive, and stabilizes the acidity level. It also makes the product more opaque, so it looks less see-through, and appears in oral care products.
Calcium Gluconate
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep the product stable while contributing to skin feel.
Calcium Hydroxymethionine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep the surface feeling smooth.
CAS 922-50-9 / 4857-44-7
Calcium Pantothenate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 137-08-6
Calcium Silicate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)A mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil while adding bulk to the formula. It also makes the product more opaque, so it looks less transparent.
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Bulking agent (adds volume)This is a fine glass powder used as a bulking agent. It adds body to the formula and helps fill it out. On labels it's a type of borosilicate glass.
CAS 65997-17-3 / 1204320-21-7 / 308066-97-9
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 13780-17-1
Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate
Oral care (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Calcium Stearate
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Colorant (adds colour)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A calcium-based powder that keeps ingredients from clumping and helps hold the mix together. It also adds color, stabilizes the blend of oil and water, and adjusts how thick the product is.
CAS 1592-23-0
Calcium Sulfate
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)A mineral salt used as a mild scrubbing agent and a bulking agent that adds body. It also makes the product more opaque, so it looks less see-through.
CAS 10101-41-4/ 10034-76-1
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84776-23-8
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.
CAS 84776-23-8
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A flower extract used to condition the skin, meaning it helps soften and smooth skin feel. It also adds scent to the product.
Calendula Officinalis Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from calendula seeds, used to condition the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's surface.
CAS 84776-23-8
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)A seed oil that conditions skin and hair, softening and smoothing them. It also acts as an antioxidant to help keep the formula from going off, and appears in oral care products.
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.
Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A seed oil used to condition the skin, softening and smoothing its feel. That's its single listed job here.
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.
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 223748-13-8
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from camellia seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It works as an emollient, leaving skin feeling conditioned and smooth.
Camellia Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Camellia Oleifera Leaf
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is leaf material used to add fragrance to the product. Its job is to give the formula a scent.
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from camellia seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps soften and smooth the skin.
CAS 225233-97-6
Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84650-60-2
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84650-60-2
No reviewed note yet.
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from the tea plant's leaves that works as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening and smoothing it.
CAS 68916-73-4
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84650-60-2 (generic)
No reviewed note yet.
Camphor
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 464-49-3
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.
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 83863-30-3
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A scented oil from cananga flowers, used to give the product its fragrance. Its role is purely to add smell.
CAS 8006-81-3
Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)No reviewed note yet.
Cananga 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.
Candelilla Wax Esters
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)No reviewed note yet.
CAS -
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from hemp seeds that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a conditioning, emollient layer.
CAS 89958-21-4
A skin-conditioning oil that softens and smooths. It leaves a smooth, emollient feel on the skin.
CAS 120962-03-0
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.
Caper Berry
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 89958-23-6
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)An ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. Keeping those metals tied up helps the product stay stable.
A multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix and also cleanses. It can add fragrance to the product too.
CAS 124-07-2
Caprylic/Capric Acid
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin's feel. As an emollient, it leaves skin feeling conditioned.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.
CAS 65381-09-1
Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning oil-like ingredient. It leaves the skin feeling conditioned.
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Caprylic/Capric/Linoleic Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It works as an emollient, leaving skin feeling conditioned.
Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 85536-06-7
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer on the skin. It also conditions and protects the skin, and conditions hair.
Capryloyl Glycine
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Anti-sebum (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing ingredient that also works as a deodorant and helps control sebum and microbes. It conditions hair and helps lift away dirt.
CAS 14246-53-8
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient. It works to keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that conditions skin. It softens and smooths the skin feel, and helps the product glide on.
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing ingredient that helps lift away dirt and oil. It also boosts foam so the product lathers better.
CAS 10438-94-5
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.
CAS 1117-86-8
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.
Caprylyl Trimethicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It leaves the skin feeling smooth.
CAS 187593-69-7
A lightweight silicone that conditions skin. It helps leave a smooth, conditioned feel.
A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so grime rinses away. It also creates foam, giving the product its lather.
A coloring ingredient made by heating sugar, used to tint the product. It can also add fragrance.
CAS 8028-89-5
Carbomer
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.
CAS 9003-01-4
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 139637-85-7
Carbomer 980
otherNo reviewed note yet.
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Cardamom Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 89958-27-0
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.
Papaya fruit used to condition skin. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84012-30-6
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84012-30-6
Carica Papaya Whole
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Carnitine
Antistatic (reduces static)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 541-15-1
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 6645-46-1
Carnosine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Carnosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Carrageenan comes from red seaweed and is used to give products body and texture. It helps thicken and hold the formula together.
Carrot
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Carrot Seed 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.
No reviewed note yet.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is safflower seed oil, used to condition skin and add fragrance. It softens and smooths the way skin feels, and can add scent to the product.
No reviewed note yet.
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CAS 99-49-0
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1453469-52-7
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.
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)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.
Castor Oil Phosphate
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 447453-01-2
This is a film-forming ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on the skin as the product dries.
Catalase is an enzyme used to condition skin and hair. It helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 9001-05-2
No reviewed note yet.
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 92201-55-3
This is cedarwood oil, used for fragrance and to condition skin. It adds scent and helps skin feel soft and smooth.
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 91771-47-0
Cellulose
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Cellulose is a fibrous material that soaks up excess oil and moisture and adds bulk to a formula. It also makes the product look more opaque and adjusts its thickness so it feels right in the tube.
CAS 9004-34-6
Cellulose Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Cellulose Gum adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold it together. It thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a thin film. It also appears on labels as carboxymethylcellulose.
CAS 9004-32-4
Centaurea cyanus flower Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84012-18-0
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.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 2227007-05-6
Centella Asiatica Leaf
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Centella Asiatica Leaf is a botanical ingredient used to condition the skin. In practice that means it helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84696-21-9
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Centella Asiatica Leaf Water is a water-based ingredient that conditions the skin. It works to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 84696-21-9
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
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Cera Alba
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.
CAS 8012-89-3
Cera Microcristallina
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 63231-60-7/64742-42-3
Ceramide 1 is a lipid used to condition skin and hair. It helps them feel soft and smooth. On labels it may also appear under its retired name, Ceramide 1.
Ceramide 3 is a lipid that conditions skin and hair, leaving them soft and smooth. It is a retired label name for this ingredient.
Ceramide 5 is a lipid used to condition both skin and hair. In practice it helps them feel soft and smooth.
Ceramide 6 II is a lipid that conditions skin and hair, leaving them feeling soft and smooth. It is a retired label name for this 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 627881-96-3
A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin and hair. You may see it on older labels under its former name, Ceramide 6 II.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 100403-19-8
No reviewed note yet.
Ceramide NG
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Ceramide NG is a lipid used to condition the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. On labels it was formerly known as Ceramide 2.
CAS 2304-80-5
A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to improve the feel and condition of skin and hair.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 2304-81-6
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84961-45-5
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Ceresin
Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A wax that adjusts thickness and helps hold the mix stable, and it conditions hair. In practice it thickens the product, keeps the blend from separating, and can make it look opaque rather than clear. It also helps other ingredients stick together.
Cerium Oxide
Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Cerium Oxide is a mineral powder used as an opacifier. It makes the product look less see-through, giving it a more solid, opaque appearance.
CAS 1306-38-3
Ceteareth-12
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. That means it lifts away dirt and keeps the watery and oily parts of the product blended together.
Ceteareth-20
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and keeps the water and oil parts of the product from separating.
Ceteareth-22
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Ceteareth-22 is a multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix and acts as a cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also adjusts the thickness of the product so it has the right consistency. This keeps the water and oil parts blended into one smooth formula.
CAS 68439-49-6
Ceteareth-25
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Ceteareth-25 helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. That keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together while helping it rinse or wipe away.
CAS 68439-49-6
Ceteareth-60
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 68439-49-6
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.
CAS 67762-27-0
Cetearyl Behenate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair that softens and smooths. It gives the product a smooth, silky feel as it spreads.
Cetearyl Glucoside
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It keeps the watery and oily parts of the product blended together and helps lift away dirt.
CAS 68515-73-1
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip and conditions skin and hair.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 878027-13-5
Cetearyl Olivate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and keeps that blend from separating. It also softens skin, conditions hair, and adds slip so the product glides on.
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Ceteth-10 Phosphate is a cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. That helps the product loosen and carry away grime from the skin.
CAS 50643-20-4
Ceteth-18
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 9004-95-9
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 629-70-9
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.
CAS 36653-82-4
Cetyl Behenate is a wax-like ingredient used in the oil part of formulas. The official database lists no specific functions for it.
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1466529-58-7
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 1466529-58-7
A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.