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Ingredients starting with L
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L-Erythrulose
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Lactic Acid
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Humectant (holds moisture)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Lactic Acid is a multi-tasker that helps set and steady the product's acidity level. It also draws in and holds moisture and conditions the skin, so it can soften and smooth as it works.
CAS 50-21-5
Lactobacillus is a microorganism used here as a skin-conditioning ingredient. In practice it helps the product leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A ferment ingredient that conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. That's its job in the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient made from a fermented Lactobacillus product. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a fermentation-based ingredient that conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Lactoperoxidase
Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)This is an enzyme that acts as a light stabilizer. It helps keep the formula from breaking down when exposed to light, so the product stays consistent.
CAS 9003-99-0
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.
A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also conditions the skin, helping keep it from drying out and leaving it feeling smoother.
CAS 63-42-3
Laminaria Digitata
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from a brown seaweed (Laminaria digitata) used to protect the skin. It helps shield skin as part of the formula.
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.
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract from Japanese kelp that works as a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract comes from a type of algae and works as a skin-conditioning ingredient. That means it helps skin feel soft and smooth.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract from the seaweed Laminaria saccharina that works as a skin protector. It helps shield the skin's surface.
CAS 90046-14-3
An extract of white nettle that acts as an astringent, giving a tightening feel on the skin. It also contributes fragrance to the product.
CAS 84012-23-7
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.
No reviewed note yet.
Lanolin
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lanolin is a fat-like ingredient that mainly softens and smooths skin and hair. It also helps oil and water mix, and can lift away dirt while cutting down static in hair.
CAS 8006-54-0
Lanolin acid
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)The fatty acids from lanolin, working here to soften skin and help oil and water mix. As an emulsifier and cleansing agent it keeps the blend together and helps lift away dirt and oil.
CAS 68424-43-1
Lanolin Alcohol
Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Lanolin Alcohol is a fatty ingredient that softens and smooths skin and hair while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also adjusts the product's thickness, helps hold a formula together, and tames static in hair.
CAS 8027-33-6
Lanolin Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)The liquid part of lanolin, used to condition skin and hair. It softens and smooths the skin feel of the product.
CAS 70321-63-0
Lanthanum Chloride
Astringent (CosIng functional class)A mineral salt used as an astringent, meaning it has a tightening effect on the skin.
CAS 10099-58-8
Laponite
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the nipplewort plant used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 90046-18-7
Larix Sibirica Wood Extract
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A wood extract that does several jobs: it acts as an antioxidant to slow the oxidation that spoils a formula, curbs microbes and helps limit oiliness, and protects the skin's surface.
Lauramine Oxide
Antistatic (reduces static)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt and oil. It boosts foam, thins the mix so things stay blended, and adjusts thickness. It also cuts static, conditions hair, and adds scent.
CAS 1643-20-5
Laureth-1 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing surfactant. In practice it helps lift away oil and dirt from the skin.
CAS 45245-91-8
Laureth-12
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended.
CAS 3056-00-6
Laureth-23
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended.
CAS 9002-92-0
Laureth-25
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended.
CAS 9002-92-0
Laureth-3
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended.
CAS 3055-94-5
Laureth-30
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended.
CAS 9002-92-0
Laureth-4
Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a multi-use ingredient that helps oil and water mix and helps lift away dirt and oil. It also reduces static and can add scent.
CAS 10108-24-4
Laureth-7
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Laureth-7 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the formula blended and helps lift away dirt and oil.
Laureth-9
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifying surfactant that helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the watery and oily parts blended into one stable product.
CAS 3055-99-0
Lauric Acid
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil. It also works as an emulsifier, helping oil and water stay mixed together.
CAS 143-07-7
Lauric/Myristic/Palmitic/Stearic Glycerides
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning blend that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product leave skin feeling smooth.
CAS 67254-73-3
Lauroyl Lysine
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Lauroyl Lysine conditions skin and hair and helps adjust the product's thickness. That means it can leave a soft, smooth feel while shaping the texture of the formula.
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A fatty alcohol that works as an all-rounder in the formula. It helps oil and water mix and keeps that blend stable, adjusts how thick the product is, and softens and smooths the skin feel.
CAS 112-53-8
Lauryl Betaine
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that lifts away oil and dirt. It also conditions skin and hair and cuts down static, leaving strands and surfaces smoother.
CAS 683-10-3
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a silicone-based ingredient that conditions the skin. It leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a silicone-based network that helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt and oil. It also conditions skin and hair and adjusts the product's thickness.
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Lauryl Glucoside
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lauryl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil. It's the kind of ingredient that gives a product its wash-off action.
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It conditions skin, helping the product go on smoothly.
CAS 6283-92-7
Lauryl Laurate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It helps keep skin and strands feeling smooth.
CAS 13945-76-1
Lauryl Methacrylate
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This ingredient adjusts the product's thickness. That controls how it flows and feels when applied.
CAS 142-90-5
No reviewed note yet.
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)A film former that leaves a thin, even layer on the surface as the product dries. It also helps hold hair in place.
CAS 61181-29-1
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)This is a film-forming ingredient, meaning it leaves a thin, even layer on the skin. That layer helps the product stay put and spread smoothly.
Lauryl PCA is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.
CAS 22794-26-9
Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and also cleanses. It keeps the blend even and conditions the skin, so the product spreads smoothly.
Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A silicone-based cleansing agent. It helps lift away oil and dirt from the skin.
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can also do cleansing work. It conditions skin and hair, giving a smooth feel. In a formula it keeps the oil and water parts blended together.
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type ingredient that conditions the skin. It leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A silicone-based ingredient that cleanses and conditions. It lifts away oil and dirt while helping skin and hair feel smooth.
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Lavandin Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a lavender flower water used to condition the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. It appears on labels as the water distilled from lavender flowers.
CAS 90063-37-9
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a lavender plant extract that works as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 84776-65-8
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.
CAS 90063-37-9
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refreshing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)An extract of lavender flowers used for cleansing, as a deodorant, and to add fragrance. It also acts as a refreshing tonic in the formula.
CAS 90063-37-9
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the flowers, leaves, and stems of lavender that adds fragrance and flavor to the product. It also conditions skin, keeping it soft, and can play a role in oral care formulas.
CAS 90063-37-9 / 84776-65-8
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)A lavender oil used mainly for its fragrance and flavor. It also acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture.
No reviewed note yet.
This is lavender oil, used to give the product its scent. It acts as a fragrance and a tonic ingredient.
CAS 8000-28-0
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from lavandin flowers that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin feel. That helps the product leave skin feeling supple.
CAS 8022-15-9
Lecithin
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.
CAS 8002-43-5
Lemon 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 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 68917-33-9
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.
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract of lentil fruit used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 90063-40-4
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.
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract of shiitake mushroom that works as a skin conditioner. It helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an edelweiss plant extract that conditions the skin. It helps skin feel smooth and cared for.
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the flowers and leaves of edelweiss that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft 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.
Leontopodium Alpinum Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract of edelweiss root used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 391900-47-3
No reviewed note yet.
Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Soothing (CosIng functional class)This plant extract is listed as a soothing ingredient. Its job in the formula is to soothe the skin.
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Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A root extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A garden cress sprout extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling 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.
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.
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A leaf and stem extract that conditions and protects the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft while forming a light protective layer on the surface.
CAS 84837-05-8
Leucine
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Leucine is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair. It leaves them feeling smooth and helps cut down static.
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A ferment filtrate that conditions skin and hair and works against microbes and excess oil. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling smooth while limiting oiliness and microbial growth in the formula.
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.
Levant Cotton Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
Levulinic Acid is a multi-tasker that conditions skin and adds scent. It helps keep skin feeling soft while contributing to the product's fragrance.
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.
Light Mineral 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 84776-67-0
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from white lily bulbs that acts as a skin conditioner. It helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 84776-67-0
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.
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from white lily flowers used to condition the skin. It helps leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 84776-67-0
Lilium Candidum Flower Water
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a white lily flower water that conditions the skin. It helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 84776-67-0
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.
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from tiger lily that works as a skin conditioner. It helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 90063-51-7
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/leaf/stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the tiger lily plant. It works as a skin conditioner, helping keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 90063-51-7
Lime Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil from meadowfoam seeds used to condition skin. It softens and smooths the skin feel. You may see it listed as Meadowfoam Seed Oil.
CAS 153065-40-8
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.
Limonene
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Limonene works as a scent ingredient and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a deodorant, masking or adjusting odor in the formula.
CAS 5989-27-5
Limonia Acidissima Bark Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)A bark extract that works to protect the skin and absorb some UV light. In practice it helps shield the skin and can take in a portion of the sun's rays.
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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.
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.
Limonium Gerberi Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A whole-plant extract that conditions hair and protects skin. It helps hair feel smoother and forms a light protective layer on the skin surface.
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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.
Limosilactobacillus Fermentum
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A microorganism used as a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to keep skin and hair feeling smooth and in good condition.
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.
Linalool is used mainly for fragrance and as a deodorant that adjusts the product's smell. Its job is to shape how the product scents.
CAS 78-70-6
Linalool Oxide
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient used to add fragrance to the product. Its job is simply to give it a scent.
CAS 1365-19-1
Linalyl Acetate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Linalyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient. Its role is simply to contribute to the product's scent.
CAS 115-95-7
Linoleic Acid
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A fatty acid that does several jobs here: it cleanses, conditions skin and hair, and softens and smooths skin feel. As a cleansing agent it helps lift away dirt and oil, and it also reduces static in hair.
CAS 60-33-3 (CIS)
Linolenic Acid
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Linolenic Acid does several jobs: it conditions and softens skin and hair, helps clean, reduces static, and adds scent. As a cleansing agent it helps lift away dirt and oil, while as an emollient it leaves skin feeling 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.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from linseed seeds that adds scent and conditions the skin. That means it contributes to the product's fragrance while helping skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 8001-26-1
This is linseed oil used to condition skin and add scent. It helps keep skin soft and smooth. It's also known as flaxseed or linseed oil.
Lipase
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An enzyme included as a skin conditioner. Its role here is to help keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 9001-62-1
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
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.
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A seed extract from lychee used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A silicate clay that soaks up liquids, adds bulk, and adjusts thickness. It helps give the product body and a stable texture while absorbing excess moisture or oil.
CAS 53320-86-8
Lithops Pseudotruncatella Callus Lysate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A material made from cultured cells of the Lithops plant, used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from red algae used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Abrasive (physically scrubs)A powder from dried red algae that acts as an abrasive. That means it adds a gritty, scrubbing texture to the product.
An oil from litsea cubeba berries used to add scent and as a tonic. It gives the product fragrance and a toning feel on the skin.
CAS 68855-99-2 / 90063-59-5
Longifolene is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product scent. It also conditions skin, helping it feel better. On labels it's part of what makes a product smell the way it does.
CAS 475-20-7
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A honeysuckle flower extract that conditions skin and adds fragrance. It helps keep skin feeling smooth while contributing to the product's scent.
CAS 84603-62-3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A honeysuckle flower extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
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.
Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil pressed from loofah seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
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Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from white lupin seeds that conditions the skin. It helps skin feel softer and better cared for.
CAS 84082-55-3
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil from white lupin seeds used to condition skin. It softens and smooths the skin feel.
Luviset 360
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from goji berry fruit that conditions skin and hair, keeping them feeling soft. It also acts as an astringent, which gives a tightening or toning feel.
CAS 85085-46-7
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)This fruit extract works as an antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from going off through contact with air. That helps keep the product stable over time.
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Lycium Chinense Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from the root bark of Lycium chinense, used to condition the skin. It helps skin feel softer and smoother.
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Lycopene
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Lycopene is an antioxidant in the formula. It helps keep the product from spoiling as it's exposed to air over time.
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.
Lysine
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Lysine is an ingredient that conditions both skin and hair, and cuts down static in hair. In practice it helps skin and hair feel smoother and more manageable.
CAS 56-87-1
Lysine HCl is a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It softens and smooths, helping skin and hair feel better.
Lysolecithin
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A form of lecithin that works as an emulsifier, helping oil and water mix. This keeps the different parts of the product blended together evenly.
CAS 85711-58-6
Lysophosphatidic Acid
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A fatty-acid-based ingredient used to condition skin and hair. It helps keep both feeling smooth and in good condition.
No reviewed note yet.