✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with D

1,514 ingredients with safety ratings, purposes, and interaction warnings. Page 4 of 8.

DIHEPTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

A surfactant that helps to clean the skin and create lather.

Diheptyl Succinate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diheptyl Succinate. 1177132

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIHEXYL ISOEICOSANEDIOATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

A surfactant that helps to clean the skin and create lather.

DIHEXYLOXY CYCLOHEXANE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Dihydro Myrcenol

Fragrance ingredient with a fresh, citrusy scent.

DIHYDRO-4-METHYL-5-METHYLBUTYL-FURANONE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

DIHYDRO-4-METHYL-5-PENTYLFURANONE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

DIHYDROANETHOLE

A fragrance ingredient with a sweet, anise-like scent.

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL BUTYRATE

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL NONANOATE

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL OCTYLDECANOATE

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL OLEATE

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

DIHYDROCITRONELLYLBUTYRATE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

DIHYDROEUGENOL

A fragrance ingredient with a spicy, clove-like scent.

Dihydrogenated tallow alkyl

This is an incomplete ingredient name and cannot be assessed.

Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Hectorite

Viscosity-increasing agent and conditioning agent.

Dihydrogenated Tallow Phthalate

This ingredient is not commonly found in skincare and may be a misspelling or misidentification.

Dihydrogenated Tallowamidoethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Chloride

Conditioning agent and antistatic agent.

Dihydrogenated Tallowethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

Conditioning agent and antistatic agent.

DIHYDROGERANYL TIGLATE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

DIHYDROGERANYLIDENE-BIS-INDOLE

Antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

DIHYDROLANOSTEROL

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

Dihydromyricetin

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.

DIHYDROOCIMENYL FORMATE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

DIHYDROPHYTOSTERYL OCTYLDECANOATE

Skin conditioning agent, may help with barrier function.

DIHYDROPSEUDOIONONE

Likely a fragrance ingredient.

Dihydroquercetin

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.

DIHYDROQUERCETIN DITHIOLANEPENTYL ETHER

Antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

Dihydroquercetin Glucoside

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.

Dihydrostearic Acid Apple Ester

This is an uncommon ingredient and its specific function in skincare is unclear without further context.

Dihydroxy Methylchromone

This is an uncommon ingredient and its specific function in skincare is unclear without further context.

Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate

This is an uncommon ingredient and its specific function in skincare is unclear without further context.

dihydroxyacetone

Active ingredient that causes skin darkening for a sunless tan.

Dihydroxyacetone

Active ingredient in sunless tanners that causes skin browning.

Dihydroxybenzylidine Thiazolidinedione

This is an uncommon ingredient and its specific function in skincare is unclear without further context.

DIHYDROXYETHYL OLEYL GLYCINATE

Surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

DIHYDROXYETHYL SOY GLYCINATE

Surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

DIHYDROXYETHYL TOLUIDINE

May function as a pH adjuster or intermediate.

DIHYDROXYINDOLE

Antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

Dihydroxyindoline

This is an uncommon ingredient and its specific function in skincare is unclear without further context.

DIHYDROXYINDOLINE

Antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid

UV filter that protects skin from UVA radiation.

Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Dihydroxypropyl Didehydrolatanoprostamide

A prostaglandin analog that may help with eyelash growth.

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that can improve hair and skin feel.

Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair manageability and reduces static.

Dihydrxyacetone

The active ingredient in sunless tanners that causes skin to darken.

DIIODOMETHYLTOLYLSULFONE

Antimicrobial agent, used as a preservative.

Diisobutyl Adipate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOBUTYL DICYANOPERYLENEDICARBOXYLATE

Likely a colorant or pigment.

DIISOBUTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

A surfactant that helps to clean the skin and create lather.

DIISOBUTYL SUCCINATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOCETYL DODECANEDIOATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISONONYL ETHER

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISONONYL ISOEICOSANEDIOATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOOCTYL SUCCINATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisopropanolamine

A pH adjuster used to balance the acidity of cosmetic formulations.

diisopropyl adipate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisopropyl Adipate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate

An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.

DIISOPROPYL DIMER DILINOLEATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide

A surfactant that helps to mix oil and water in formulations.

Diisopropyl Nonyl Phosphine Oxide

A surfactant that helps to mix oil and water in formulations.

diisopropyl sebacate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisopropyl Sebacate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOPROPYLADIPATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl- 3 Dimer Dilinoleate

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.

Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.

DIISOSTEAROYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMER DILINOLEATE

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

DIISOSTEAROYL TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE SILOXY SILICATE

Film-forming agent that provides a smooth finish.

Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate

An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.

diisostearyl malate

Emollient and emulsifier that softens skin and helps mix oil and water.

Diisostearyl Malate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisostearyl Malate (Plant-Derived Emollient)*

A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisostearyl Malate Isononyl Isononanoate

A blend of emollients that softens and smooths the skin.

Diisostearyl Malate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

A blend of emollients and emulsifiers that softens skin and stabilizes the formula.

Dijonmosterd 3

This ingredient is not recognized in standard cosmetic ingredient databases.

Dilaureth-10 Phosphate

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures in formulations.

DILAURETH-10 PHOSPHATE

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Dilaureth-4 Phosphate

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures in formulations.

DILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

DILAURETH-7 CITRATE

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

DILAUROYL TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE SILOXY SILICATE

Film-forming agent that provides a smooth finish.

Dilauryl Citrate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DILAURYL CITRATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Dilauryl Ether

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Dilauryl Thiodipropionate

An antioxidant that protects the formula from degradation.

DILAURYL THIODIPROPIONATE

Antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

Dilinoleate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

Dilinoleic Acid/​Butanediol Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

Dilinoleic Acid/Ethylenediamine Copolymer

A conditioning agent that can improve hair and skin feel.

Dilinoleic Acid/Glycol Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

Dilinoleic Acid/​Propanediol Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide a smooth feel and improve product texture.

DILINOLEIC ACID/PROPANEDIOL COPOLYMER

Emollient and conditioning agent.

Dill

A plant extract that may offer antioxidant and soothing properties.

Dill*

A plant extract that may offer antioxidant and soothing properties.

dille

Botanical extract with potential antioxidant properties.

dille 0

Botanical extract with potential antioxidant properties.

dille 1

Botanical extract with potential antioxidant properties.

dille-aroma

Fragrance ingredient derived from dill.

dillezaad

Botanical extract with potential antioxidant properties.

DIME

Likely a trade name for a silicone-based ingredient, often dimethicone.

DIME Proprietary Blend

A blend of ingredients, likely silicones, for texture and conditioning.

Dimelhicone

A type of silicone that provides a smooth, silky feel and forms a protective barrier on the skin.

Dimer (Oligopeptide-108) Amide

A peptide that may help to improve skin elasticity and firmness.

DIMER DILINOLEAMIDOPROPYL DIBETAINE

Surfactant and conditioning agent.

Dimer Dilinoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

Dimer Dilinoleate (Isostearyl/Phytosteryl)

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIMER DILINOLEYL BIS-POLYRICINOLEATE

Emollient and emulsifier.

Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate

An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE/IPDI COPOLYMER

Film-forming agent that provides a smooth finish.

Dimer Dilinoleyl Hydrogenated Rosinate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIMER DILINOLEYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE

Emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimer Dilinoleyl Isostearate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DIMER ROSIN

Can act as a film-former or thickener.

DIMETHICOME

A type of silicone that provides a smooth feel and forms a protective barrier.

dimethicone

Silicone that forms a protective barrier and smooths skin.

Dimethicone

A silicone that forms a protective barrier, smooths skin, and provides a silky feel.

DIMETHICONE

A silicone that provides a smooth feel and forms a protective barrier on the skin.

Dimethicone (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Aluminium Hydroxide

A combination of silicone for smoothing, and mineral ingredients for opacity and potential UV protection.

Dimethicone (Dc 350)

A silicone that forms a protective barrier, smooths skin, and provides a silky feel.

Dimethicone (EcoSil)

A silicone that forms a protective barrier, smooths skin, and provides a silky feel.

Dimethicone (Huidbeschermer)

A silicone that forms a protective barrier, smooths skin, and provides a silky feel.

Dimethicone 350

A silicone that forms a protective barrier, smooths skin, and provides a silky feel.

Dimethicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer

These silicones provide texture enhancement, slip, and film-forming properties.

Dimethicone Copolyol

A water-soluble silicone that conditions and provides a light, non-greasy feel.

Dimethicone Copolyol (Silica)

A water-soluble silicone that conditions and provides a light, non-greasy feel, with added silica for texture.

Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate

A water-soluble silicone derivative that conditions and provides a light, non-greasy feel.

Dimethicone crosspolymer

A silicone polymer that provides a smooth feel and improves product spreadability.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

A silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and can absorb oil.

DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and absorbs oil.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer Paraffin

A blend of silicone and wax that provides a smooth feel and can help with texture.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

A silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and can absorb oil.

DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER-3

Silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and absorbs oil.

dimethicone glycerin

A blend of silicone and humectant for skin conditioning.

Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer

A silicone copolymer that can form a film and provide a smooth feel.

DIMETHICONE PEG-10 PHOSPHATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone Peg-10/​15 Crosspolymer

A silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and can absorb oil.

Dimethicone PEG-15 Acetate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-3 Laurate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-3 LAURATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Avocadoate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 COCOATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Lactate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 OLIVATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHOSPHATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 SUCCINATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-7 Sulfate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 SULFATE

Surfactant and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 UNDECYLENATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 BENZOATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 BORAGEATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LANOLATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone Peg-8 Laurate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone Peg-8 Meadowfoamate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 OLIVATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone Peg-8 Phosphate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHOSPHATE

Emulsifier and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 SUCCINATE

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

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-12/4 Phosphate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG/PPG-12/4 PHOSPHATE

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

DIMETHICONE PEG/PPG-20/23 BENZOATE

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

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-7/4 Phosphate

A silicone derivative that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

DIMETHICONE PEG/PPG-7/4 PHOSPHATE

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

Dimethicone Pg-Diethylmonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

DIMETHICONE PG-SUNFLOWERSEEDATE

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

Dimethicone Propyl PG Betaine

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

Dimethicone Propyl Pg-betaine

Acts as a surfactant and conditioning agent in skincare formulations.

Dimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

Dimethicone Propyl PG-Betaine

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

DIMETHICONE PROPYL PG-BETAINE

Acts as a surfactant and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone Silylate

Used as a thickening agent and to improve texture in cosmetic products.

DIMETHICONE SILYLATE

Acts as a film-former and conditioning agent.

Dimethicone- Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

A silicone elastomer that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and improves texture.

Dimethicone.

A silicone used as an emollient, occlusive, and to improve texture and slip.

Dimethicone(Dc 200)

A silicone fluid used as an emollient and to improve skin feel.

DIMETHICONE/ BIS ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER

Acts as a thickening agent and provides a smooth feel.

Dimethicone/​ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

A silicone elastomer that improves texture and provides a smooth feel.

DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Acts as a thickening agent and provides a smooth, velvety feel.