✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with C

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C & A

Likely a trade name or abbreviation, insufficient information for specific purpose.

C 17200 (RED 33)

Synthetic colorant used to give products a red hue.

C et E

Likely an abbreviation for Vitamin C and Vitamin E, antioxidants.

C-13-18 Acid Triglyceride

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

C.P. 38180. IMPORTADO

Likely a product code or import designation, not a skincare ingredient.

C1-18 ALKYL ACRYLATE

Monomer used in polymer synthesis, can act as a film-former or thickener.

C1-5 ALKYL GALACTOMANNAN

A polysaccharide that can act as a thickener or emulsifier.

C1-8 ALKYL ACRYLAMIDE

Monomer used in polymer synthesis, can act as a film-former or thickener.

C1-8 ALKYL ACRYLATE

Monomer used in polymer synthesis, can act as a film-former or thickener.

C1-8 ALKYL TETRAHYDROXYCYCLOHEXANOATE

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10 Alcohol

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, or thickener.

C10 ALKYL ACETATE

Emollient and solvent.

C10-11 Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Solvent and emollient.

C10-11 Isoparaffin

Emollient and solvent that provides a light, non-greasy feel.

C10-12 Alkane/Cycloalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C10-12 Alkane/​Cycloalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C10-12 Isoalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C10-12 Isoparaffin

Emollient and solvent.

C10-13 Alkane

Emollient and solvent.

C10-13 Cholesterol/​Lanosterol Esters

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-13 isoparaffin

Emollient and solvent that provides a light, non-greasy feel.

C10-13 Isoparaffin

Emollient and solvent that provides a light, non-greasy feel.

C10-14 ALKYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID

Surfactant used for cleansing and emulsifying.

C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside

Mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

C10-16 Olefin

Can be used as a solvent or emollient.

c10-18 triglycerides

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent derived from fatty acids.

C10-18 triglycerides

Emollient derived from fatty acids, softens and smooths skin.

C10-18 Triglycerides

Emollient derived from fatty acids, softens and smooths skin.

C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES

Emollient derived from fatty acids, softens and smooths skin.

C10-18 Triglycerides

Emollient derived from fatty acids, softens and smooths skin.

C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS PHOSPHATES

Emulsifier and emollient.

C10-18 Triglycerides...and kindness.

Emollient derived from fatty acids, softens and smooths skin.

C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE

Monomer used in polymer synthesis, can act as a film-former or thickener.

C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Thickener and emulsion stabilizer.

C10-30 ALKYL METHACRYLATE

Monomer used in polymer synthesis, can act as a film-former or thickener.

C10-30 ALKYL PEG-20 ITACONATE

Emulsifier and thickener.

C10-30 ALKYL PEG-25 METHACRYLATE

Emulsifier and thickener.

C10-30 Cholesterol Lanosterol Esters

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-30 Cholesterol/​Lanosterol Esters

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID CHOLESTEROL ESTERS

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID CHOLESTEROL ESTERS

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Glyceride

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID GLYCERIDE

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID OCTYLDODECANOL ESTERS

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID PHYTOSTEROL ESTERS

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 ISOALKYL ACID TRIGLYCERIDE

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Conditioning agent and emulsifier.

C11-13 Isoalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C11-13 Isoparaffin

Emollient and solvent that provides a light, non-greasy feel.

C11-14 Alkane/Cycloalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C11-14 Isoalkane

Emollient and solvent.

C11-15 Alketh-12

Surfactant and emulsifier.

C11-15 Alketh-12 Stearate

Emulsifier and emollient.

C11-15 Alketh-15

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-20

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-3 Oleate

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-3 Stearate

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-30

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-40

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-5

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylic Acid

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C11-15 Alketh-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Isoalkanes

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C11-15 Pareth-12

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Pareth-5

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 Pareth-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C11-15 Pareth-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C11-15-Isoalkanes

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C11-C15 Pareth-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12 - 15 Alkyl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12 - C14 Isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12 -15 Pareth 7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12- 15 Alkyl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-13 Alkane/Cycloalkane

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-13 Alketh-10 Phosphate

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to stabilize formulations.

C12-13 Alketh-12 Carboxylic Acid

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 Alketh-23

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Alketh-3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Alketh-4

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Alketh-5 Carboxylic Acid

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 Alketh-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Alketh-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 ALKYL BENZOATE

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Acts as an emollient, providing a smooth and soft feel to the skin.

C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate

A derivative of hyaluronic acid that can help hydrate and moisturize the skin.

C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Acts as an emollient and humectant, softening and moisturizing the skin.

C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE

Acts as an emollient and humectant, softening and moisturizing the skin.

C12-13 ALKYL METHACRYLATE

Used as a monomer in polymer synthesis, often for film-forming properties.

C12-13 Pareth- 3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 Pareth-2

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Pareth-23

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 Pareth-3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-13 PARETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-13 Pareth-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alketh-12

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alketh-3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alketh-5

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alketh-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alketh-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine HCl

A conditioning agent that can also have some surfactant properties.

C12-14 Isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-14 palace-12

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 palace-5

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 palace-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Pareth-12

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Pareth-3

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Pareth-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Sec-Alketh-8

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alcohols

Fatty alcohols that can act as emollients, thickeners, or emulsifiers.

C12-15 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons

A blend of hydrocarbons acting as emollients and solvents.

C12-15 Alkane/​Cycloalkane/​Aromatic Hydrocarbons

A blend of hydrocarbons acting as emollients and solvents.

C12-15 Alketh-10

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-10 Phosphate

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to stabilize formulations.

C12-15 Alketh-12 Carboxylic Acid

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, and can also help adjust pH.

C12-15 Alketh-12 Oleate

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-2

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-3

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-4

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-5

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-7

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylic Acid

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Alkvl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 Alky Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 ALKYL BEHZOATE

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 Alkyl benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and helping to dissolve other ingredients.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Coconut Derived)

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, derived from coconut.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Huidbeschermer

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, providing skin protection.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Huidverzorger)

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, contributing to skin care.

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE

Acts as an emollient and humectant, softening and moisturizing the skin.

C12-15 Benzoat

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-15 Pareth-12

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Pareth-2

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Pareth-3

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 Pareth-7

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-15Alkyl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-16 Alcohols

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, and can also be a thickener.

C12-16 Alketh-6 Phosphate

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-16 Alketh-9

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-16 Pareth-7

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-16 Pareth-9

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-18 Acid Triglyceride

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-18 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Acts as an emollient and conditioning agent for the skin.

C12-18 Alkyne Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-18 Fatty Acids

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-18 FATTY ACIDS METHYL ESTERS

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, often used for gentle cleansing.

C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, often used for gentle cleansing.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside*

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, often used for gentle cleansing.

C12-22 ACRYLATE/ ALKYL HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/ HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-22 ALKYL METHACRYLATE

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-22 ALKYLACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acts as a film-former and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate (Huidbeschermer

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, providing skin protection.

C12-C15 Alkyl Ester

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C12−20 ALKTL GLUCOSIDE

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, often used for gentle cleansing.

C1245 Aly Benzoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13 - 14 Isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13 - C15 Alkane

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13 - C16 Isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13_15 Alkane

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13-14 Alkane

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13-14 Isoalkane

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13-14 isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13-14 Isoparan

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel.

C13-15 alkane

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13-15 Alkane

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13-15 Alkane (plant derived)

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin, derived from plants.

C13-15 Alkane*

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

C13-15 ALKANES

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.