✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with E

1,114 ingredients with safety ratings, purposes, and interaction warnings. Page 4 of 6.

Ethyl Methacrylate Copyolymer

Film-former used in cosmetics to create a smooth layer.

Ethyl Methicone

Silicone-based emollient that provides a smooth feel and improves spreadability.

Ethyl Methoxycinnamate

UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation, protecting the skin from sun damage.

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime

Fragrance ingredient that adds scent to the product.

ETHYL METHYLPHENYLGLYCIDATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a fruity, sweet scent.

Ethyl Minkate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYL MINKATE

An emollient ester, likely derived from mink oil, to soften skin.

ETHYL MORRHUATE

An emollient ester, likely derived from cod liver oil, to soften skin.

ETHYL MYRISTATE

An emollient ester that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethyl Nicotinate

Vasodilator that can increase blood flow to the skin, causing a warming sensation.

ETHYL NICOTINATE

A derivative of niacin (Vitamin B3) that can cause temporary skin flushing and warming.

ETHYL O-ANISATE

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

ETHYL OCTANOATE

A flavoring agent, can contribute a fruity scent.

Ethyl Oleate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYL OLEATE

An emollient ester that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethyl Oleate Propylheptyl Caprylate

Emollient blend that softens and smooths the skin.

ethyl olivate

An ester derived from olive oil, acting as an emollient.

Ethyl Olivate

Emollient derived from olive oil, providing skin softening and conditioning.

ETHYL OLIVATE

An emollient ester derived from olive oil, providing skin softening.

Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate

Preservative that helps protect the product from microbial contamination.

ETHYL P-TOLUATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral scent.

Ethyl Palmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethyl Paraben

Preservative that helps protect the product from microbial contamination.

Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether

Emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and can help deliver other ingredients.

Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether

Emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and can help deliver other ingredients.

ETHYL PERSATE

Likely an emollient ester, providing skin softening.

Ethyl Polysilicate

Silicone derivative used as a film-former and emollient.

ETHYL POLYSILICATE

A silicone derivative that can provide a smooth feel and film-forming properties.

ETHYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE

A silicone resin that can provide a smooth feel and film-forming properties.

ETHYL PROPIONATE

A flavoring agent, can contribute a fruity scent.

Ethyl Pyrrolidone

Solvent and humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin.

ETHYL PYRROLIDONE

A solvent and humectant that can help with product texture and moisture retention.

ETHYL PYRUVATE

A compound that may have antioxidant properties and contribute to skin conditioning.

ETHYL RICINOLEATE

An emollient ester derived from castor oil, providing skin softening.

ETHYL SERINATE

An emollient ester, likely derived from serine amino acid, providing skin conditioning.

Ethyl Stearate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethyl Thioglycolate

Ingredient used in depilatory creams and hair perms.

ETHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

A chemical compound used in depilatory creams, can be irritating.

ETHYL TIGLATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a green, herbaceous scent.

ETHYL TRANS-3-HEXENOATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a green, fruity scent.

ETHYL TRANS-3,7-DIMETHYLOCTA-2,6-DIENOATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a floral, citrusy scent.

ETHYL TRICYCLODECANECARBOXYLATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a woody, amber scent.

Ethyl trimethylbenzoyl phenylphosphinate

Photoinitiator used in UV-curing applications, not typically for skincare.

Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate

Photoinitiator used in UV-curing applications, not typically for skincare.

ETHYL TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINATE

A photoinitiator used in UV-cured coatings, not typically for skincare.

Ethyl Trisiloxane

Lightweight silicone that provides a smooth feel and improves product spreadability.

ETHYL TRISILOXANE

A volatile silicone that provides a light, non-greasy feel and can act as a solvent.

ETHYL TURTLATE

An emollient ester, likely derived from turtle oil, providing skin softening.

Ethyl Undecylenate

Emollient and fatty acid ester that can help condition the skin.

ETHYL UNDECYLENATE

An emollient ester that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYL UROCANATE

A derivative of urocanic acid, which plays a role in UV protection and skin hydration.

ETHYL VANILLATE

A synthetic flavoring agent with a vanilla-like scent.

Ethyl Vanillin

Fragrance ingredient that provides a sweet, vanilla-like scent.

ETHYL VANILLIN

A synthetic flavoring agent with a strong vanilla scent, often used as a fragrance.

Ethyl Varillin

Fragrance ingredient that provides a sweet, vanilla-like scent.

ETHYL WHEAT GERMATE

An emollient ester derived from wheat germ oil, providing skin softening.

ETHYL XIMENYNATE

An emollient ester, likely derived from ximenynic acid, providing skin softening.

Ethyl- Hexylglycerin

Antimicrobial agent and skin conditioning agent that also acts as a mild preservative booster.

ETHYL-1,3,3-TRIMETHYLBICYCLO[2.2.1]HEPTAN-2-OL

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a camphoraceous, woody scent.

Ethylbenzene

Solvent, though its use in cosmetics is limited due to potential safety concerns.

Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Ethylcellulose

Thickener and film-former that helps improve product texture and stability.

Ethylene Brassylate

Synthetic musk fragrance ingredient.

Ethylene Carbonate

Solvent and viscosity decreasing agent.

Ethylene Diamine Tetra Sodium

Chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability.

Ethylene Dihydrogenated Tallowamide

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene Distearamide

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene Dodecanedioate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLENE DODECANEDIOATE

A synthetic polymer that can act as a film-former or thickener.

Ethylene Glycol

Solvent and humectant, but use is restricted in some regions due to toxicity concerns.

Ethylene Glycol Distearate

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (EGDME)

Solvent, though its use in cosmetics is limited.

Ethylene Glycol Distearate

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene Glycol Monostearale Fragrance

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene Glycol Monostearate

Emulsifier and opacifying agent.

Ethylene-vinyl Acetate Foam Inner

Material used in packaging, not a skincare ingredient.

Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer

Film-former and texturizer.

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Thickener and film-former.

Ethylene/​Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Thickener and stabilizer that helps to control the viscosity of formulations.

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer. (D272079/1)

Thickener and film-former.

Ethylene/Ethylidene Norbornene/Propylene Copolymer

Film-former and texturizer.

Ethylene/MA Copolymer

Film-former and texturizer.

Ethylene/Maleic Anhydride/Propylene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Octene Copolymer

Emollient and texturizer that helps to improve the spreadability and feel of products.

Ethylene/Propylene Copolym

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/​Propylene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/​Propylene/​Styrene Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

A film-forming agent that can provide texture and hold in cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer

Thickener and stabilizer that helps to control the viscosity of formulations.

Ethylene/Sodium Sulfoisophthalate/Terephthalate Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/Va Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/​Va Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylene/VA Copolymer

Film-former that can provide texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Chelating agent that binds to metal ions, improving product stability.

Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer

Emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.

Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.

Ethylenediamine/​Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.

Ethylenediamine/Steryl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

Chelating agent that binds to metal ions, improving product stability.

Ethylglycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhe - xyl Salicylate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylheryl Salicy Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation.

Ethylhexanamide Serinol

Skin conditioning agent that helps to improve skin hydration and texture.

ETHYLHEXANOL

A solvent and emollient that can help with product texture and skin softening.

ETHYLHEXANOYL METHYL GLYCINATE

A conditioning agent that can help improve skin feel.

EthylhexaylGlycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

ETHYLHEXETH-2 PHOSPHATE

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps blend oil and water in formulations.

Ethylhexl Palmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ethylhexlglycerin

A skin conditioning agent, emollient, and preservative booster.

Ethylhexlglycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexlyglycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexulglucerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

ETHYLHEXY SALICYLATE

A UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation, protecting skin from sun damage.

Ethylhexy/Methoxycinnamate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyd Salicylate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyglicerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexyglycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN

A multi-functional ingredient used as a preservative booster, skin conditioner, and deodorant agent.

Ethylhexyl

This is an incomplete ingredient name and cannot be accurately assessed.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl - glycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexyl Acetate

Solvent and emollient that can help dissolve other ingredients and soften skin.

Ethylhexyl Acetoxystearate

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

Ethylhexyl Acrylate

Monomer used in polymers for film-forming and thickening properties.

Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Film-former that provides texture and structure to cosmetic products.

Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate

Emollient blend that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Behenate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL BEHENATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Benzoate

Emollient and solvent that softens skin and helps dissolve other ingredients.

ETHYLHEXYL BENZOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and can act as a solvent.

Ethylhexyl Benzyldioxopiperazyl Acetate

Skin conditioning agent that helps to improve skin hydration and texture.

Ethylhexyl Bis-Isopentylbenzoxazolylphenyl Melamine

Broad-spectrum UV filter that protects skin from UVA and UVB rays.

Ethylhexyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate

Emollient and conditioning agent that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Caprate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolide

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL COCO-OLEATE ESTOLIDE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, derived from coconut oil.

ETHYLHEXYL COCO-OLEATE ESTOLIDES

Emollients that soften and smooth the skin, derived from coconut oil.

ethylhexyl cocoate

An emollient derived from coconut oil, providing skin softening.

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea

Skin conditioning agent that helps to improve skin hydration and texture.

Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Ester of Tetradecene/Hexadecene/MA Copolymer

Film-former that provides texture and structure to cosmetic products.

ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Ferulate

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

ETHYLHEXYL FERULATE

An antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.

Ethylhexyl Gallate

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

Ethylhexyl Glycerin

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexyl Glycerin (and) Phenoxyethanol Panthenol

A blend of preservative booster, skin conditioner, and vitamin B5 for skin health.

Ethylhexyl Glycerine

Preservative booster and skin conditioning agent.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Isoeicosane

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Silica

Emollient and texturizer that softens skin and improves product feel.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearoyl Hydroxystearate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL ISOBUTYRATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Isonanoate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Isopalmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Laurate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL LAURATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Melhoxycinnomate (Octinoxale)

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Methoxy-cinnamate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVB filter that absorbs the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

A UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation, protecting skin from sun damage.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Aka Octinoxate)

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.99%

UVB filter that absorbs and reflects the sun's harmful rays.

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE ISODODECANE

A UV filter and solvent that absorbs UVB radiation and helps with product texture.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate

UVB filter that absorbs the sun's harmful rays.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage.

Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UVA filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

A UV filter that absorbs UVA radiation, protecting skin from sun damage.

Ethylhexyl Myristate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Neopentanoate

Emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.

ETHYLHEXYL NEOPENTANOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Oleate

Emollient that softens and conditions the skin.

ETHYLHEXYL OLEATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Ethylhexyl Oleate Estolides

Emollient that provides skin conditioning and a smooth feel.

ETHYLHEXYL OLEATE ESTOLIDES

Emollients that soften and smooth the skin, derived from oleic acid.

Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient derived from olive oil, providing skin softening.

ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

ethylhexyl palmitate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, often used as a silicone alternative.

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, can be comedogenic for some.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, can be comedogenic for some.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, can also act as a binder.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate.

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, can be comedogenic for some.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate*

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, can be comedogenic for some.

Ethylhexyl PCA

Skin conditioning agent and humectant that helps retain moisture.

Ethylhexyl Pelargonate

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