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Ingredients starting with N

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N-Acetylglucosamine
other
No reviewed note yet.
N-Butylphthalimide
other
No reviewed note yet.
N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone
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.
Naringin
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)
Naringin is a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface.
CAS 10236-47-2
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.
Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Anti-sebum (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf
other
No reviewed note yet.
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.
Neopentyl Glycol
Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 126-30-7
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
An emollient oil that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice, it gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture.
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient that conditions and softens the skin. It gives a smooth, light feel as the product spreads.
CAS 28510-23-8
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice, it helps the product spread easily and leaves a smooth finish.
CAS 68855-19-2
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate conditions the skin and helps oil and water mix. That keeps the water and oil parts blended while softening the skin feel.
CAS 109884-54-0
Neotame
Flavouring (adds taste)
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 165450-17-9
Nerol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)
No reviewed note yet.
Nerolidol
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)
Nerolidol is a fragrance ingredient that adds scent to the product. It also works as a denaturant, meaning it makes the base unpalatable, and can act as a flavouring.
CAS 142-50-7
Niacin
Antistatic (reduces static)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 59-67-6
Niacinamide
otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)
An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.
CAS 98-92-0
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)
This is an oil from black caraway seeds that softens and smooths skin feel. It also adds a bit of scent to the product. On labels it may appear tied to black cumin or black seed.
CAS 90064-32-7
Nonanal
Fragrance ingredient (scent)
Nonanal is a fragrance ingredient used to give the product its scent.
CAS 124-19-6
Nonane
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 111-84-2
Nutmeg
other
No reviewed note yet.
Nylon-12
Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)
A fine powder that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. It also makes the formula more opaque, so it looks less clear. In practice, it can give a smooth, powdery feel.
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)
No reviewed note yet.