Ingredient Dictionary

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

Active Ingredients

Deoxyarbutin

The hyper-potent, synthetic Arbutin.
Functional / Support

Dextrin Palmitate

The thickener that turns oils into clear gels.
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

Dibutyl Adipate

A clear, colorless synthetic emollient that helps dissolve UV filters.
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.