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Ingredients starting with T
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T-Butyl Alcohol
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a solvent, meaning it dissolves other ingredients and keeps them evenly mixed. It also acts as a denaturant (making any alcohol in the mix undrinkable) and can add scent. In practice it helps the formula stay uniform and pourable.
CAS 75-65-0
Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This comes from marigold flowers and works as a skin conditioner. That means it helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
An essential oil from marigold flowers used to add fragrance and scent the product. It also conditions skin, helping it feel soft.
CAS 8016-84-0
Talc
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)Talc is a soft mineral powder that absorbs moisture and adds bulk and slip. In practice it helps the product spread, keeps powders from clumping, and can add opacity.
Tamanu Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from tamarind seeds that acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions and softens the skin for a smoother feel.
CAS 84961-62-6
Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from the tansy plant used to add fragrance to the product. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel soft.
Tanacetum Cinerariifolium (Pyrethrum) Flower Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An extract from pyrethrum flowers used in the product to add fragrance and scent.
CAS 89997-63-7
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.
Tangerine Peel
otherNo reviewed note yet.
A tannin that works as an astringent, tightening the skin's surface. It also contributes to the product's scent as a fragrance component.
CAS 1401-55-4
Tapioca
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Tapioca Starch
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Tapioca Starch is a fine powder that adjusts thickness. It helps give the product its body and texture.
Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from the seeds of Taraktogenos kurzii, made up mainly of fatty acids. It conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. It is also known as chaulmoogra oil.
CAS 8001-74-9
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from the roots of the dandelion plant. It works as a skin conditioner and soother, helping keep skin feeling comfortable and smooth.
CAS 84775-55-3
This is the dried root of the dandelion plant. No specific function is reported for it in the ingredient database.
CAS 68990-74-9
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from dandelion leaves. It acts as a skin conditioner, helping keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
CAS 68990-74-9
This is a buffering agent, so it helps keep the product's acidity steady. Stable acidity keeps the formula consistent over time. It can also contribute to fragrance.
CAS 133-37-9 / 147-71-7 / 87-69-4
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a fruit extract used as a skin conditioner. That means it helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
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Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a leaf extract used to condition both skin and hair. It helps keep them feeling soft and smooth.
Taurine
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Taurine is a buffering agent, which means it helps keep the product's acidity level steady. That stability keeps the formula performing consistently.
CAS 107-35-7
TBHQ is an antioxidant that helps stop the oils in the product from going off over time. It also adds fragrance and contributes to the product's scent.
CAS 1948-33-0
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.
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.
TEA-Salicylate
Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)UV filter (filters UV rays)TEA-Salicylate is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure, and works as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling.
CAS 2174-16-5
Teprenone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Teprenone, also listed as geranylgeranylacetone, is a skin conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
CAS 6809-52-5
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
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 often appears as Ecamsule or Mexoryl SX.
CAS 92761-26-7
Terminalia Bellerica Fruit
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is fruit material used to condition and soften the skin, and it acts as an astringent. In practice it smooths the skin's feel and gives a tightening effect. It appears on labels under its plant name, Terminalia bellerica.
CAS 92202-43-2
Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the leaves of the tropical almond tree, used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin soft and smooth as the product sits on it.
CAS 182371-63-7
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a fruit extract that conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 90131-48-9
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Bleaching (CosIng functional class)A fruit extract that acts as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from damage caused by air. It also works as a bleaching agent, meaning it lightens the look of skin or the product.
CAS 1176234-54-0
Terpineol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Terpineol is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.
Terpinolene
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Terpinolene is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.
Terpinyl Acetate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This ingredient is used as a fragrance. Its job is to give the product a scent.
Tert-Butyl Alcohol
otherNo reviewed note yet.
An emollient, which softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smooth, conditioned finish on the skin.
CAS 629-59-4
Tetradecene
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and a solvent that dissolves and blends other ingredients. It also adjusts thickness so the product has the right consistency. Together these help it spread easily and feel smooth.
CAS 1120-36-1
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Acetate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 2922053-00-5
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 934368-60-2
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.
Tetrafluoropropene
Propellant (expels the product from the can)This is a propellant, used to push the product out of its container. It helps spray or aerosol formulas dispense.
CAS 29118-24-9
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it softens the skin feel.
CAS 183476-82-6
Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This works as an antioxidant, protecting the formula from damage caused by air. It also conditions the skin and is used in oral care products.
CAS 149579-07-7
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)An antioxidant that helps protect the formula from damage caused by air.
CAS 36062-04-1
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)This is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. In practice it helps keep the product stable over time.
CAS 102-60-3
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a fragrance ingredient that also conditions skin. It scents the product and helps it feel smooth on skin.
CAS 54464-57-2
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a peptide that conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 960608-17-7
Tetraselmis Suecica Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a plankton extract that conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
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Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.
This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.
CAS 51981-21-6
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.
Theanine
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This ingredient draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and softening the skin. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out skin and smooths its feel.
CAS 3081-61-6
Theobroma Cacao Callus Powder
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A cocoa-based powder that acts as an antioxidant, protecting the formula from air, and as a light stabilizer that helps keep the formula stable in light. It also conditions and protects the skin, and works as a bleaching agent that lightens the look of skin or the product.
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A cocoa extract that conditions the skin. It helps leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This is cocoa butter, a solid butter that softens skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. It smooths the skin feel and can add scent to the product.
CAS 8002-31-1
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)An extract from cocoa seeds that works as an antioxidant. That means it helps protect the formula from oxygen, which can otherwise cause it to spoil over time.
CAS 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1
This is a powder from ground cocoa seeds, used as an abrasive. That means it adds grit to help scrub or polish the skin. On labels it's the cocoa (Theobroma cacao) seed powder.
No reviewed note yet.
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a seed butter used to condition skin, softening and smoothing it. In practice it leaves skin feeling smoother and less dry. It may appear on labels as cupuaçu butter.
CAS 394236-97-6
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A ferment ingredient used as a skin conditioner. 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.
No reviewed note yet.
This is a skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth. It can also contribute to the product's scent. It's a form of vitamin B1.
CAS 67-03-8
Thiazolylalanine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 119433-80-6
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)This is an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air. That helps the product stay stable over time. It also appears on labels as alpha-lipoic acid.
CAS 1077-28-7
Thiodipropionic Acid
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 111-17-1
Thiotaurine
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Thiotaurine is an antioxidant. It helps keep the formula from going off as it's exposed to air over time.
CAS 2937-54-4
Threonine
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair waving or straightening (CosIng functional class)Threonine is an amino acid used mainly to condition hair. It smooths hair, cuts down static so strands sit better, and plays a part in waving or straightening formulas.
Thyme
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Thymol
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Thymol is a fragrant compound used to scent products and to condition skin. It adds aroma and helps skin feel smooth. It also serves as a denaturant, making an ingredient unpalatable, and appears in oral care formulas.
CAS 89-83-8
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an aromatic oil from the flowers of Spanish marjoram thyme. Its job is to condition skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.
CAS 84837-14-9
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract of wild thyme that acts as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.
No reviewed note yet.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A thyme plant extract that adds fragrance and conditions the skin. It gives the product a scent and helps skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 84929-51-1
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)This is an aromatic oil from thyme flowers and leaves, used to add scent and condition skin. It gives the product fragrance and helps skin feel smooth. It also acts as a tonic ingredient.
CAS 8007-46-3
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.
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is thyme leaf, used here as a fragrance. It gives the product its scent.
CAS 84929-51-1
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract of thyme leaves used to protect the skin. It's included to help support skin's surface.
CAS 84929-51-1
Tiliacora Triandra Leaf/Vine Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)A plant extract from Tiliacora triandra that acts as an antioxidant. It helps protect the formula from oxygen, which can otherwise cause it to spoil over time.
Tin Oxide
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Tin Oxide is a mineral powder that works as a bulking agent and adjusts a product's thickness. It also adds opacity, making a formula look more solid or less see-through, and can act as a mild abrasive.
CAS 18282-10-5
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.
CAS 13463-67-7
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.
CAS 59-02-9
Tocophersolan
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Tocophersolan is a form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant. It helps keep the formula from going off as it meets air over time. You may see it labeled as a vitamin E derivative.
CAS 9002-96-4
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.
CAS 7695-91-2
Tocopheryl Glucoside is a vitamin E compound used to condition skin. As an emollient it softens and smooths the skin's feel.
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This is a form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant, keeping the formula from spoiling as it meets air. It also conditions and protects skin, helping it feel cared for.
CAS 36148-84-2
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant and skin conditioner. It helps protect the formula from spoiling while keeping skin feeling soft and smooth.
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Tocopheryl succinate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant. It helps protect the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air.
CAS 4345-03-3
Tocotrienols
Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)Tocotrienols work as a skin conditioner, softening skin feel, and can also be used in oral care products. They also act as a UV absorber, meaning they soak up some UV light within the formula.
CAS 6829-55-6
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 92-31-9
Tomato Seed Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Totarol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Totarol is an antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. It also works as a deodorant and appears in oral care products.
CAS 511-15-9
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.
Tranexamic Acid is a skin-conditioning ingredient and an astringent, which gives a tightening feel on the skin. It helps leave the skin feeling smooth and toned.
CAS 1197-18-8
Trans-2-Hexenal
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient used for fragrance. Its job is to give the product a scent.
CAS 6728-26-3
Trehalose is a sugar used as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin and the formula from drying out.
Tremella Fuciformis Fruiting Body Extract
Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This comes from the Tremella mushroom and works as a humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture while helping keep skin soft.
Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. This keeps the oil and water parts of the product blended together into one smooth formula.
CAS 2236064-25-6
Triacetin
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Triacetin is a multi-tasker: it works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients, forms a thin film on the skin, keeps microbes in check, keeps the formula flexible, and adds fragrance. In practice it helps carry and hold the formula together while leaving a light layer on the skin.
CAS 102-76-1
Triacontanyl PVP
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Humectant (holds moisture)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin layer on the skin. It also draws in and holds moisture, and adjusts how thick the product is, helping it stay put and keep an even texture.
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 1323-60-0
A skin-conditioning emollient. It softens and smooths the skin feel, leaving the surface conditioned.
Tribehenin Peg-20 Esters
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This ingredient helps oil and water mix and also does some cleansing. It softens and smooths skin feel while keeping the different parts of the formula blended together.
Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A fruit extract that works as a skin conditioner. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 90131-68-3
Tricalcium Phosphate
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Oral care (CosIng functional class)A mineral powder that plays several roles here. It can act as a mild abrasive, keep powders from clumping, and make the product look more opaque. It also appears in oral care and can carry fragrance.
CAS 7758-87-4
Tricaprilin
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Tricaprin conditions the skin and adds scent to the product. It helps leave the skin feeling soft while contributing to the fragrance.
CAS 621-71-6
Tricaprylin is an oily ingredient that adds scent and conditions skin. It helps skin feel soft and smooth while contributing to the product's fragrance.
CAS 538-23-8
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It helps the oil and water parts of the formula mix and stay blended, and can lift away dirt and oils.
CAS 119415-05-3
Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from the root of the Chinese gourd, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.
Tricontanyl Povidone
otherNo reviewed note yet.
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable feel on application.
Trideceth-10
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt. It lets water rinse things off the skin's surface.
CAS 24938-91-8
Trideceth-6
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A surfactant that works as both a cleanser and an emulsifier. It helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt and oil, keeping the formula blended.
Trideceth-9
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This one does double duty: it cleanses by lifting oil and dirt, and it helps oil and water mix. That keeps the different parts of the product blended together while also letting them rinse away.
CAS 24938-91-8
Tridecyl Isononanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture on the skin.
CAS 125804-18-4
Tridecyl Neopentanoate
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tridecyl Neopentanoate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and it also helps bind the formula's ingredients together. It gives the product a smooth, spreadable feel on the skin.
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A skin-conditioning ingredient that leaves skin feeling smooth. It also has antistatic properties, cutting down static cling.
A skin-conditioning emollient that softens and smooths. It adds a smooth, cushioned feel to how the product goes on.
CAS 31556-45-3
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient oil that softens and smooths skin feel. It leaves a conditioned surface and gives the product a smooth glide as it spreads.
CAS 94109-09-8
Triethanolamine
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A buffering agent that sets and steadies the product's acidity level. It also helps oil and water mix, aids cleansing, and contributes to fragrance.
A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.
CAS 2943-75-1
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It leaves the skin feeling smooth and conditioned.
Triethyl Citrate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPlasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multi-tasking liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also adds scent, works as a deodorant, softens the film the product leaves, and adjusts thickness. On labels it plays several roles at once.
CAS 77-93-0
Triethylhexanoin
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A lightweight conditioning oil for skin and hair that also carries fragrance. It softens the surface and helps the product spread evenly, while adding scent.
CAS 7360-38-5
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A peptide that conditions and protects the skin surface. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and shields the surface as part of the formula.
CAS 64577-63-5
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Leaf Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A red clover leaf extract that works as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.
CAS 85085-25-2
Triheptanoin
Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An occlusive oil that forms a layer on the skin to slow moisture loss, and it also adjusts how thick the product is. In practice it keeps skin from drying out and helps set the texture.
CAS 620-67-7
Trihydroxystearin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A conditioning ingredient that keeps skin feeling smooth. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula, helping give it body.
Triisononanoin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A skin-conditioning ingredient that also adjusts the product's thickness. It softens the skin feel while helping give the formula its texture.
CAS 206354-95-2
Triisopropanolamine
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)A buffering agent that steadies the product's acidity level. Keeping that balance in check helps the formula stay consistent.
CAS 122-20-3
Triisostearin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An oily ingredient that conditions skin, leaving it feeling smooth. It also thickens the formula to control how it flows.
Triisostearyl Citrate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a richer, conditioned finish as it goes on.
CAS 113431-54-2
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier and cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. This keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together and helps lift away dirt.
CAS 31800-90-5
Trilaurin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping adjust the product's thickness. That keeps the texture conditioned and the consistency even.
CAS 538-24-9
Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A multitasker that works as an antioxidant, binds trace metals that would spoil the formula, and helps protect the skin surface. In practice it helps keep the product stable and conditions the skin.
CAS 945558-97-4
A silane used for binding and smoothing. It helps hold the formula's components together and gives a smoother feel and finish; it's often used to coat powders like mineral pigments.
CAS 3069-40-7
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type ingredient that conditions and softens skin. It smooths the feel of the product as it spreads.
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A fragrance ingredient used to give the product a scent. It shapes how the formula smells.
CAS 103694-68-4
No reviewed note yet.
Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an emollient that conditions skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel and gives the product a light, spreadable texture.
CAS 11138-60-6
Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It gives the product a lighter, spreadable feel on skin.
CAS 26086-33-9
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning polymer. It helps improve how the product feels on skin.
CAS 26139-53-7
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning polymer that improves how the product feels on skin. It leaves the surface smooth and conditioned.
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone that conditions hair. It coats the hair to leave a smooth, sleek feel.
CAS 73138-88-2
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-based ingredient that conditions and softens skin. It also cuts down foaming during mixing, keeping the formula from getting bubbly.
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 56275-01-5
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.
No reviewed note yet.
Trimyristin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A skin conditioner that also adjusts the thickness of the formula. This helps set how the product feels and flows. It also appears on labels as glycerol trimyristate.
CAS 555-45-3
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning oil that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and leave a smooth finish.
Triolein
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A skin conditioner that also adjusts the thickness of the formula. It helps control how thick or fluid the product is while softening the skin feel.
CAS 122-32-7
A short peptide that conditions and protects skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and provides a protective effect on the skin's surface.
CAS 49557-75-7
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A short peptide used as a skin conditioner. It contributes to the softened feel of the formula.
CAS 960531-53-7
Tripeptide-2
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A short peptide that works as a skin conditioner. It helps give the product a conditioned finish on skin.
CAS 17355-22-5
Tripeptide-29
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A short peptide used as a skin conditioner. It adds to the softened feel of the product.
CAS 2239-67-0
Tripotassium Glycyrrhizate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient made from licorice acid. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
CAS 53906-39-1
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Humectant (holds moisture)A moisture-drawing ingredient that pulls in and holds water, keeping the formula from drying out. It also helps hold the mix stable and works as an antioxidant to keep the formula from spoiling.
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
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 stabilizes the formula against light, helping the product hold up under sun exposure.
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 7783-26-8
A light silicone that conditions the skin and keeps foam down during use. It gives a smooth feel and stops unwanted bubbling in the formula.
CAS 107-51-7
Trisodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.
This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.
CAS 178949-82-1
Tristearin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Tristearin is a fatty ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while adjusting the thickness of the formula. That means it helps the product feel richer and hold a stable body. It may also appear on labels as glycerol tristearate.
CAS 555-43-1
Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a wheat seed extract that conditions skin and hair to soften and smooth their feel. It can also add a scent to the product.
CAS 130498-22-5
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.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This wheat sprout extract conditions skin to soften and smooth its feel. It also works as a skin-protecting agent that helps shield the surface.
CAS 84012-44-2
Wheat bran here acts as an abrasive, adding grit that helps physically scrub the skin. It also fills out the formula to give it body.
CAS 84012-44-2
Triticum Vulgare Germ
Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This wheat germ ingredient conditions skin to soften its feel and helps protect the surface. It is also listed for a bleaching or lightening role.
CAS 84012-44-2
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Wheat germ oil is a skin-conditioning ingredient that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It also acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. On labels it may appear as Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil.
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is the part of wheat germ oil left after soap-making, used to condition skin and hair. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.
Tromethamine is a buffering agent that helps hold the product's acidity steady. It also adds fragrance.
Tropaeolum Majus Extract
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)This Indian cress extract conditions skin to soften its feel and acts as a tonic for a refreshed surface. It also has antimicrobial properties that help keep the formula stable.
CAS 84625-49-0
Tropaeolum Majus Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract of Indian cress flowers that conditions skin. That means it helps soften and smooth the skin's feel.
CAS 84625-49-0
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This extract from the flowers, leaves, and stems of Indian cress conditions skin. That means it helps soften and smooth the skin's feel.
CAS 84625-49-0
Tropolone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps improve the feel of the product on skin. It leaves the surface conditioned.
CAS 533-75-5
Troxerutin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
CAS 7085-55-4
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract of the Tuber magnatum mushroom used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
An extract from the Tuber melanosporum fruit body that works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.
CAS 85085-76-3
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.
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.
Tyrosine
Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tyrosine conditions skin and hair and reduces static cling. It also contributes fragrance to the product.