HAIR CONDITIONING

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

SKIN CONDITIONING

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

EMOLLIENT

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

CLEANSING

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING