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Ingredients starting with D
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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.
D&C Red No. 27
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.
D&C Red No. 33
otherNo reviewed note yet.
D&C Red No. 7
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.
Darutoside
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Darutoside is a skin-conditioning ingredient. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 59219-65-7
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a carrot extract that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It helps skin feel soft and smooth, and contributes to the product's scent.
CAS 84929-61-3
No reviewed note yet.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from carrot roots, used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 84929-61-3
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a water-based carrot root ingredient used for fragrance. Its role is to contribute to the product's scent.
CAS 84929-61-3
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from carrot seeds that conditions the skin and softens it. In practice it helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
CAS 84929-61-3
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from carrot seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also adds a scent to the product. On labels it's sometimes just called carrot seed oil.
CAS 8015-88-1
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract of carrot root, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft.
A carrot seed oil that softens and smooths the skin, keeping it conditioned. It also adds to the product's scent.
No reviewed note yet.
DEA-Cetyl Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A helper that lets oil and water mix into one smooth blend and also lifts away dirt and oil. In practice it keeps the formula from separating and gives it cleansing power.
CAS 69331-39-1
DEA-Oleth-3 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. That keeps the different parts of the product blended together.
CAS 58855-63-3
Decanal
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient added to give the product its scent. Its only job here is fragrance.
CAS 112-31-2
Decane
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also keeps the mix flexible and adds a scent.
CAS 124-18-5
Decapeptide-52
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Decapeptide-52 is a peptide used to condition the skin. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Decarboxy Carnosine HCl
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This ingredient conditions both skin and hair and works as an antistatic, which reduces static cling in hair. Overall it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 57022-38-5
Decyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping oil and water mix and lift away dirt. It boosts foam, adds thickness, and contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the product clean, spread, and hold together.
CAS 112-30-1
Decyl Glucoside
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, and keeps the mixed oil-and-water parts of the formula stable.
An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the surface. In practice, it gives the product a smoother, less dry feel as it goes on.
CAS 84605-08-3
Decyl Oleate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture.
Decylene Glycol
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Decylene Glycol is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps the product feel smoother on the skin.
Dehydrated Alcohol
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Dehydroacetic Acid is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A gum that thickens the product and keeps the oil and water parts from separating. It also forms a thin film as the product dries.
Delta-Decalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.
CAS 705-86-2
Delta-Dodecalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.
CAS 713-95-1
Denatonium Benzoate acts as a denaturant, making the formula taste bitter so it isn't swallowed, and it contributes to fragrance.
Desamido Collagen
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient that also forms a film. It softens skin and hair, and the film leaves a thin coating on the surface after the product dries.
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 9004-54-0
Dextrin
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A powder that thickens the product and soaks up excess moisture or oil. It also adds bulk and helps hold the other ingredients together.
CAS 9004-53-9
A multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can lift away oils and dirt. It also keeps powders from clumping, so the product stays smooth and even.
CAS 93792-77-9
Dextrin Palmitate helps oil and water mix and keeps powders from clumping. It also assists in cleansing and holds the formula's texture together.
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the surface. In practice, it helps the product glide on and leave skin feeling smoother.
CAS 94095-06-4
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and also acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. In practice, it improves the product's texture and helps keep the mix even.
CAS 142104-11-8
Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping lift away dirt. In practice, it improves skin feel and contributes to the product's cleansing action.
CAS 397247-05-1
Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A conditioning emollient that softens skin feel, forms a film, and acts as a solvent. In practice, it smooths texture, dissolves other ingredients, and leaves a thin coating on the surface as it dries.
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Diacetyl Boldine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition. That's its role in the formula.
Diamond Powder
Abrasive (physically scrubs)A crystallized form of carbon used as an abrasive. In practice, it provides a gritty, polishing action in the product.
CAS 7782-40-3
Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from carnation flowers, used here to add scent and condition the skin. It gives the product a fragrance and helps skin feel softer.
CAS 89958-29-2
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)A fine mineral powder made from fossilized algae shells that acts as a mild scrubbing agent and adds bulk. It also keeps powders from clumping and makes the product look more opaque.
CAS 61790-53-2
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
CAS 78491-02-8
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Dibutyl Adipate softens and smooths skin feel, forms a light film on the surface, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a plasticizer, keeping films flexible, and helps the product spread.
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient. It helps the product leave skin and hair feeling smoother and softer.
CAS 52558-73-3
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a film former and conditioning ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on skin and hair, and helps them feel smoother and softer. It's often used to thicken or gel oil-based formulas.
CAS 63663-21-8
This ingredient's job here is perfuming. It adds or adjusts the product's scent.
CAS 105-76-0
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Oral care (CosIng functional class)A mineral powder that works as a mild scrubbing agent and adds bulk to the formula. It also makes the product look more opaque rather than clear, and shows up in oral care products.
CAS 7757-93-9
Dicapryl Succinate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Nail conditioning (CosIng functional class)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a light film on the surface. It helps the product spread and stay put, and can also condition hair and nails. It acts as a plasticizer, keeping films flexible rather than stiff.
CAS 14491-66-8
This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is an emollient and solvent that softens skin feel and helps dissolve other ingredients. It gives the product a light, easy-to-spread feel.
Dicaprylyl Maleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also acting as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It leaves skin feeling smoother and helps keep the formula blended.
CAS 2915-53-9
Dicetyl Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A helper that lets oil and water mix into a stable blend and also lifts away dirt and oil. In practice it keeps the formula smooth and unified.
CAS 2197-63-9
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multitasker that conditions hair and reduces static cling. It also helps oil and water mix and contributes to cleansing.
CAS 1812-53-9
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)A preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
CAS 1777-82-8
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.
Dicrateria Rotunda Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from cultured algae used to condition the skin. It helps skin feel softer and smoother.
Dictamnus Dasycarpus Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A root extract used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth.
Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An algae extract that conditions and softens the skin. It leaves skin feeling smoother and more supple.
Didecyl Ether
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It contributes to how the product spreads and sits on the skin.
CAS 2456-28-2
Didecyldimonium Chloride
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-use ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can help clean by lifting away oils and dirt. It also cuts static and conditions hair, leaving it smoother and easier to manage.
CAS 7173-51-5
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a solvent, meaning it dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one smooth liquid. In practice, it keeps the mix uniform and helps the product go on evenly.
CAS 26962-29-8
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)This is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it may also appear as Uvinul A Plus.
CAS 302776-68-7
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)An emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients in the formula.
CAS 127474-91-3
Diethylhexyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and a solvent that dissolves other ingredients. It also forms a thin film on the surface and acts as a plasticizer, keeping that film flexible rather than stiff. Together this makes the product spread smoothly and leave a soft finish.
CAS 103-23-1
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)This is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula stay effective in sunlight. On labels it may also appear as Iscotrizinol or Uvasorb HEB.
CAS 154702-15-5
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A lightweight oil-like liquid that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading texture.
Diethylhexyl Sebacate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and a plasticizer that keeps films flexible. It also adds fragrance to the product. In practice it helps everything blend and stay pliable while contributing to the scent.
CAS 122-62-3
Diethylhexyl Succinate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An oily liquid that softens and smooths skin while forming a thin film on the surface. It also acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and helps the product spread evenly.
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that works to protect the skin surface. It helps form a protective layer on the skin.
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)An ingredient used to condition hair. It helps hair feel smoother and more manageable.
CAS 474111-84-7
A moisture-drawing ingredient that pulls in and holds water to keep the product from drying out. It also conditions the skin. It's a doubled-up form of glycerin, which you may see on labels as glycerol.
Diheptyl Succinate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture on the skin.
CAS 15872-89-6
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.
Dihydroxyacetone
Hair dyeing (colors hair)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tanning (CosIng functional class)Dihydroxyacetone is a tanning agent that adds color to the skin, and it can also be used to dye hair. It also acts as a skin conditioner. On labels it often shows up as DHA.
CAS 96-26-4
Diisobutyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An oily liquid that softens and smooths skin feel and dissolves other ingredients. It helps the product spread easily and can contribute to scent.
Diisocetyl Dodecanedioate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It also has a cleansing action. In practice it keeps the formula blended and gives a smooth surface feel.
CAS 131252-83-0
An emollient oil that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture on skin.
CAS 28880-24-2
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An oily liquid that softens skin and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread smoothly and can add to the scent.
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smooth, conditioned finish as it spreads.
CAS 308065-68-1
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin. It also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients and helping the product spread.
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A thick, oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a richer, conditioning texture.
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it leaves a smooth, conditioned finish and helps the product glide on.
CAS 103213-19-0
Diisostearyl Malate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping to lift away dirt and oil. In practice it conditions the skin and can act as a cleansing agent in the mix.
This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smoother, more conditioned finish.
CAS 25637-88-1
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)This is an antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from going off as it's exposed to air. In practice it protects the product from spoiling over time.
CAS 123-28-4
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherPlasticizer (keeps a film flexible)A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product dries. It also works as a plasticizer, keeping that film flexible rather than stiff.
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.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a thick, oily emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It also helps bind the formula together and adjusts its thickness, giving the product a cushiony texture.
CAS 378789-58-3
Dimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.
CAS 9006-65-9
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone-based ingredient that keeps the oil and water parts from separating and adjusts how thick the product is. It also helps hold styling or film in place.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-based skin conditioning ingredient. It helps give the product a smooth feel as it goes on.
Dimethicone Peg-10 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended and helps lift away dirt and oils.
CAS 132207-31-9
Dimethicone Peg-15 Acetate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and cleanses. It keeps the different parts of the formula blended while also conditioning the skin and hair for a smoother feel.
Dimethicone Peg-8 Laurate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Dimethicone Peg-8 Laurate is a silicone-based skin conditioner. It helps leave the skin feeling smooth and soft.
Dimethicone Silylate
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)A silicone material used as an antifoaming agent. It cuts down on bubbles and foam during mixing and use.
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a silicone polymer that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin feel. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula, helping give it body and a consistent texture.
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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.
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone-based powder-like ingredient that draws in and holds moisture and forms a light layer on the skin. It also keeps powders from clumping and adjusts the product's thickness for a smooth, even feel.
CAS 153668-87-2
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.
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)A silicone-based ingredient that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. It also adds opacity, making the product look less see-through.
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone-based ingredient whose main job is adjusting the thickness of the product. That helps give it a consistent texture and feel.
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and stay blended, while also lifting away dirt and oil. It conditions the skin and adjusts how thick the product is.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.
Dimethiconol
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone fluid that softens and smooths skin feel while adding moisture. It also keeps foaming down during production. On skin this leaves a smooth, conditioned surface.
CAS 31692-79-2
Dimethiconol Gum
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
Surface modifier (changes how a powder or pigment behaves in the formula)This is a silicone polymer that acts as a surface modifier, changing how the product sits and feels on the skin's surface. It affects the finish and texture left behind.
No reviewed note yet.
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient that also acts as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from oxygen. It leaves the skin feeling conditioned.
CAS 869743-37-3
Dimethyl Capramide
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Dimethyl Capramide works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also stabilizes emulsions, helping keep the oil and water parts mixed.
CAS 14433-76-2
Dimethyl Ether
Propellant (expels the product from the can)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A propellant that pushes the product out of aerosol cans. It also dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the formula is, helping it spray and flow evenly.
Dimethyl Heptenal
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 106-72-9
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a solvent, meaning it dissolves other ingredients so they blend evenly into the formula. It also helps adjust the product's thickness.
CAS 5306-85-4
Dimethyl L-Tartarate
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Dimethyl MEA
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)This ingredient works as a buffer, meaning it helps keep the product's acidity level steady. That keeps the formula balanced over time.
CAS 108-01-0
Dimethyl Oxazolidine
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Dimethyl Oxazolidine is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a solvent that dissolves other ingredients so they mix evenly. It also helps adjust the thickness of the product.
CAS 67-71-0
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.
Dimethylacrylamide is an ingredient with no reported function in this database. No specific role is listed for it here.
CAS 2680-03-7
Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice, it helps leave skin feeling supple and smooth after use.
CAS 5988-51-2
DimethylHeptenal
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A perfuming ingredient that adds scent to the product. It shapes how the product smells.
CAS 106-72-9
Dimethylhydroxy Furanone is used as a fragrance to add scent to the product. It also acts as a tonic ingredient.
CAS 3658-77-3
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A starch-based powder that soaks up liquids and adjusts how thick the product is. In practice, it can mop up excess oil or moisture and give the formula more body.
CAS 223239-90-5
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)An antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from going off as it meets air over time. That helps the product stay stable through use.
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient. Its job is simply to help keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.
CAS 1224874-11-6
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A moisture ingredient that draws in and holds water. It conditions the skin, helping keep it feeling hydrated and smooth.
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 4663-99-4
Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
Antistatic (reduces static)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, and reduces static in hair. In practice, it leaves a smooth feel and helps keep strands from flying away.
CAS 129423-55-8
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.
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A root extract used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from wild yam root used to condition skin. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
CAS 90147-49-2
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from kaki (persimmon) fruit used to condition skin. It works simply to help keep skin feeling soft.
CAS 91721-74-3
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.
A leaf extract that works as a skin protecting and toning ingredient. It helps form a light layer on the skin and gives a toning feel.
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.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that conditions both skin and hair and works as an antistatic agent. It softens and smooths, and helps cut down static in hair.
CAS 41672-81-5
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair that also acts as a plasticizer, keeping films flexible. In practice, it softens skin, smooths hair, and helps the product form a supple layer.
CAS 67762-52-1
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multi-tasking ingredient that conditions and smooths skin, helps oil and water mix, and adjusts thickness. In practice, it keeps the formula blended, gives it body, and leaves a smooth feel.
CAS 68130-24-5
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thick, oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel and helps oil and water mix. It also adjusts the product's thickness, giving it a fuller texture and keeping the blend even.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A rich oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula, giving it more body.
CAS 220716-33-6
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oily emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a rich, conditioning texture on skin.
CAS 855310-95-1
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and smooth.
CAS 823202-99-9
A small peptide used to condition skin and hair. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and looking cared for.
CAS 556-50-3
Dipeptide-2
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient made of two building blocks, valine and tryptophan. Its job is to help keep skin soft and smooth.
CAS 24587-37-9
Diphenhydramine HCl
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient for both skin and hair. It helps keep them soft and smooth.
CAS 147-24-0
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a silicone that works as an emollient to soften and smooth, and as an emulsifier to help oil and water mix. It also conditions skin and hair, and cuts down foam during mixing.
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Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone that conditions skin and hair for a smooth feel, and keeps foaming down while the product is made. It leaves a soft, even surface.
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 5996-17-8
A conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps skin feel hydrated and smooth.
CAS 68797-35-3
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.
CAS 25265-71-8
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.
Dipropylene Glycol Caprylate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It helps the product leave skin feeling supple.
CAS 220604-16-0
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It helps keep skin feeling supple as the product goes on.
CAS 27138-31-4
Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Wood Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A scented wood oil used to give the product its fragrance.
CAS 93165-18-5
Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonka bean extract added for fragrance. It gives the product its scent.
CAS 8046-22-8
This is a light, fluid silicone that conditions the skin. It also helps keep foam down while the product is being made.
CAS 107-46-0
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and smooth.
CAS 1059180-18-5
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 5598-53-8
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil so they rinse off.
CAS 68187-30-4
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt. It also boosts foam and helps other ingredients stay dissolved in the formula.
CAS 68311-03-5
Disodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.
CAS 139-33-3
An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also has an astringent, tightening effect on skin.
CAS 14025-15-1
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil, and it boosts foam. It also conditions the hair.
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 30718-90-2
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
Antistatic (reduces static)Foaming (produces foam)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix and creates foam. It also conditions hair and reduces static cling.
CAS 3655-00-3
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
Antistatic (reduces static)Foaming (produces foam)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a cleansing surfactant, helping lift away dirt and oil while creating foam. It also conditions skin and hair, reduces static, and helps hold hair in place.
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Foaming (produces foam)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so grime lifts away. It boosts foam, so the product lathers, and adds to skin conditioning for a smoother feel.
A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. That keeps the surface feeling supple.
CAS 606-68-8
Disodium Phosphate
Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)A buffering ingredient that keeps the product's acidity steady over time. It also guards against corrosion and can add to the scent.
CAS 7558-79-4 / 7782-85-6
Disodium Phthalate
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)An antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from spoiling when exposed to air. This can help the product stay stable over time.
CAS 12768-44-4
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt. It also conditions skin and hair, leaving a softer feel.
CAS 38517-37-2
This works as a cleansing agent that helps rinse away dirt and oil. It also adds fragrance to the product.
CAS 150-90-3
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine
Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient that helps keep the surface soft and shielded. It also acts as a reducing agent, which helps keep the formula stable.
CAS 1869058-84-3
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.
CAS 14025-21-9
Distarch Phosphate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Binder (holds the formula together)This is a starch that soaks up moisture and oil and keeps powders from clumping. It also binds the other ingredients together to hold the formula in shape.
CAS 55963-33-2
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.
Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It leaves the surface feeling supple.
CAS 87787-81-3
A hair conditioning agent that softens and smooths. It's also antistatic, cutting down flyaway and static in hair.
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 19465-33-9
A gum that adjusts the thickness of the product. It thickens and stabilizes the texture so the formula holds together.
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone that forms a thin film over skin or hair. That film smooths the surface and conditions hair.
CAS 235432-88-9
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 14638-18-7
No reviewed note yet.
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling. This helps stop mold and bacteria from growing over time.
CAS 6440-58-0
Dodecane
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient used for its scent. It contributes to the fragrance of the product.
Dodecanedioic Acid
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep the surface feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 693-23-2
Dodecene
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A fluid ingredient that dissolves other components and adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It can also add to the scent.
CAS 112-41-4
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
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. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure. You may see it labeled as Mexoryl XL.
CAS 155633-54-8
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.
Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Root Extract
Anti-sebum (CosIng functional class)This is a root extract used in the formula to manage oil. In practice, it works to reduce the skin's surface shine and greasiness.
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.
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from a type of algae that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.