Ingredient Dictionary

Browse our entire database of scientifically-backed cosmetic ingredients. Uncover the chemistry behind your favorite skincare products.

Active Ingredients

Diacetyl Boldine

The tree bark extract that locks melanin in the "off" position.

Active Ingredients

Diaminopyrimidine Oxide

The follicle-anchoring anti-fibrotic.

Functional / Support

Diamond Powder

The ultimate luxury optical blurrer.

Functional / Support

Diazolidinyl Urea

The powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial.

Emollient

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

The fast-spreading ester that feels like powder.

Emollient

Dicaprylyl Ether

The ultra-light, velvety skin smoother.

Emollient

Dicaprylyl Maleate

The ester that makes Salicylic Acid work.

Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Dictamnus Desycarpus Root Extract

The traditional eczema-healing root.

Active Ingredients

Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract

The marine pigmentation regulator.

Functional / Support

Diethanolamine

🚨 AVOID: The toxic pH adjuster and foamer.

Functional / Support

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

The invisible, silky fluid for elegant textures.

Functional / Support

Diethyl Phthalate

🚨 AVOID: The hidden fragrance hormone-disruptor.