✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with P

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Polyethylene/Polyethylene Terephthalate Laminated Powder

Used as a texturizing agent or to provide a specific finish in cosmetic products.

Polyethylmethacrylate

A polymer used as a film-former or to modify the texture of cosmetic products.

polyethyloxazoline

A polymer used as a thickener or film-former.

Polygala Senega Root Extract

A botanical extract that may have soothing or conditioning properties for the skin.

PolygIyceryI-2 Triisostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend oil and water and soften skin.

Polyglucose (Decyl Glucoside)

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming in skincare products.

Polyglucuronic Acid

A polysaccharide that can act as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture.

POLYGLUCURONIC ACID

A polysaccharide that can act as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

polyglutamic acid

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and can form a film.

Polyglutamic acid

A powerful humectant that forms a hydrating film on the skin and can hold more water than hyaluronic acid.

Polyglutamic Acid

A powerful humectant that forms a hydrating film on the skin and can hold more water than hyaluronic acid.

POLYGLUTAMIC ACID

A powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture, offering superior hydration to hyaluronic acid.

Polyglyc- Erin-10

Acts as an emulsifier and humectant, helping to blend ingredients and attract moisture.

Polyglycer- Yl-10 Stearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceril-3 methylglucose disterate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglycerin-10

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture to the skin and helping to stabilize formulations.

polyglycerin-3

An emollient and humectant.

Polyglycerin-3

Acts as a humectant and emollient, attracting moisture and softening the skin.

POLYGLYCERIN-3

A derivative of glycerin used as an emulsifier and emollient.

Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Used as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Polyglycerin-3 Esters

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglycerin-3.

Acts as a humectant and emollient, attracting moisture and softening the skin.

Polyglycerin-4

Acts as a humectant and emollient, attracting moisture and softening the skin.

polyglycerin-6

An emollient and humectant.

Polyglycerin-6

Acts as a humectant and emollient, attracting moisture and softening the skin.

Polyglycerinester von Speisafensäuren Lace Butterreinfett

A complex ingredient likely acting as an emollient and emulsifier derived from plant-based fatty acids and butterfat.

Polyglycery -10 Oleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglycery3 Sde

Likely a Polyglyceryl-3 ester, acting as an emulsifier and emollient.

polyglyceryl

A general term for esters of polyglycerol, often used as emulsifiers or emollients.

Polyglyceryl - 10 Laurate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl - 10 Myristate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl - 10 Oleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl - 3 Methylglucose Distearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl - 3Polyricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl - 4 Isostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl -2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl -3 Polyricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl Acid -51

A humectant that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Polyglyceryl Dimer Soyate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, softening the skin and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl Isostearate-10

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl Lil-3 Diisostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl Stearate-10

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 10 Oleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 10 Stearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 2 Isostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 3 Caprate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 3 Diisostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 3 Stearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl- 6 Polyricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture to the skin and helping to stabilize formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/​Eicosadioate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/​Caprate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/​Caprate*

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECAHYDROXYSTEARATE

An emulsifier derived from polyglycerol and stearic acid, used to blend oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECAISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Decamacadamiate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Dimer Dilinoleate/Stearate/Hydroxystearate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/​Tetradecanedioate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEPTAHYDROXYSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptaoleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEXAISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Hydroxystearate/Stearate/Eicosadioate

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps to mix oil and water components in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate (Emulsifier)

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate (Reiniger En Huidverzachter)

Acts as a cleansing agent and skin softener, helping to remove impurities and condition the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate'

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Linoleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Nonaisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 NONAISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentahydroxystearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAHYDROXYSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (Estearato De Poliglicerila-10)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Strearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Tetraoleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Trioleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate(1)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate(L)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/IPDI Copolymer

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Dioleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxyesterate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/​Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquistearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TETRAISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Isononyl Isononanoate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearatePolysorbate 80

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-2-PEG-4 Stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-20 OCTAISONONANOATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Emulsifier and emollient that helps blend oil and water ingredients and softens skin.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/​Caprylate/​Succinate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate*

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicaprate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/ Stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/​Stearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DICITRATE/STEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate.

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone

Emulsifier and silicone derivative that helps blend oil and water ingredients and provides a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxanedimethicone

Emulsifier and silicone derivative that helps blend oil and water ingredients and provides a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate (Emulsifier)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Isostearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/​Laurate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate*

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE

A natural-derived emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate*

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Palmitate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Palmitate (Derived From Coconuts)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifier and silicone derivative that helps blend oil and water ingredients and provides a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE

An emulsifier and emollient derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (Natural Emulsifier)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (Plantaardige Emulgator)

Emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate(1)

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate(L)

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate*

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize formulations and provide a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate*

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/​Sebacate Crosspolymer

Acts as an emulsifier and film-former, helping to blend ingredients and create a smooth feel.

Polyglyceryl-3-Polyricinoleate

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients in a formulation.

POLYGLYCERYL-3-POLYRICINOLEATE

An emulsifier and emollient derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-3disiloxanedimethicone

Acts as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, helping to blend ingredients and improve skin feel.

Polyglyceryl-3polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Acts as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-3polydimethylsiloxyethyldimethicone

Acts as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel and helping to blend ingredients.

Polyglyceryl-4 caprate

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps to mix oil and water components in formulations.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate.

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate. *Certified Organic

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils, derived from organic sources.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate*

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/​Caprate

Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping to blend ingredients and dissolve oils.

Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to blend ingredients and cleanse the skin.

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate Polyhydroxystearate Sebacate

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and soften the skin.