Ingredient glossary
The ingredients Piel's knowledge base says something about, by INCI name, the name on the label. Each page shows what the EU CosIng database classes the ingredient as doing, which of Piel's families it sits in, Piel's own note where a reviewer has stamped one, and the pairs Piel's routine check flags.
247 ingredients
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- 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid · skin conditioning
- 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- 3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- 3-O-Cetyl Ascorbic Acid · skin conditioning
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid · skin conditioning
A
- Acetyl Cedrene · fragrance
- Alcohol · antifoaming, antimicrobial
- Alcohol Denat. · antifoaming, antimicrobial
- Allantoin · skin conditioning, skin protecting
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice · skin conditioning
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone · skin conditioning, perfuming
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate · cleansing, foaming
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate · cleansing, foaming
- Amodimethicone · antistatic, hair conditioning
- Amyl Cinnamal · perfuming
- Amyl Salicylate · skin conditioning, perfuming
- Amylcinnamyl Alcohol · perfuming
- Anethole · denaturant, fragrance
- Anise Alcohol · perfuming
- Ascorbic Acid · antioxidant, pH buffering
- Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides · skin conditioning
- Ascorbyl Dipalmitate · antioxidant
- Ascorbyl Glucoside · antioxidant
- Ascorbyl Linoleate · antioxidant, bleaching
- Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate · antioxidant, viscosity controlling
- Ascorbyl Palmitate · antioxidant, fragrance
- Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate · skin conditioning
- Ascorbyl Stearate · antioxidant
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate · antioxidant, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate · antioxidant, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Asiaticoside · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract · abrasive, antioxidant
- Azelaic Acid · pH buffering, fragrance
B
- Bakuchiol · antimicrobial, antioxidant
- Benzaldehyde · denaturant, fragrance
- Benzoyl Peroxide · oxidising
- Benzyl Alcohol · preservative, solvent
- Benzyl Benzoate · antimicrobial, solvent
- Benzyl Cinnamate · perfuming
- Benzyl Salicylate · perfuming, light stabiliser
- Beta-Caryophyllene · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Beta-Glucan · bulking agent, skin conditioning (other)
- Betaine · hair conditioning, humectant
- Betaine Salicylate · antimicrobial, keratolytic
- Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- Bisabolol · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Butylene Glycol · humectant, fragrance
- Butylparaben · fragrance, preservative
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional · fragrance, perfuming
C
- Calcium Ascorbate · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Camphor · denaturant, fragrance
- Cananga Odorata Flower Extract · skin conditioning, perfuming
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid · skin conditioning
- Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- Caprylyl Methicone · skin conditioning
- Carvone · fragrance, perfuming
- Centella Asiatica Extract · cleansing, skin conditioning
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract · skin conditioning
- Ceramide AP · hair conditioning, skin conditioning
- Ceramide AS · hair conditioning, skin conditioning
- Ceramide EOP · hair conditioning, skin conditioning
- Ceramide NG · skin conditioning (other)
- Ceramide NP · hair conditioning, skin conditioning (other)
- Cetearyl Methicone · skin conditioning
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Chitosan Ascorbate · antioxidant, film forming
- Cholesterol · skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying)
- Cinnamal · denaturant, perfuming
- Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil · denaturant, fragrance
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Cinnamyl Alcohol · perfuming, flavouring
- Citral · fragrance, perfuming
- Citronellol · perfuming
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil · skin conditioning
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil · astringent, fragrance
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil · perfuming
- Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil · fragrance
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil · skin conditioning (emollient), hair conditioning
- Cocos Nucifera Oil · hair conditioning, fragrance
- Coumarin · perfuming
- Cyclohexasiloxane · skin conditioning (emollient), hair conditioning
- Cyclomethicone · skin conditioning (emollient), hair conditioning
- Cyclopentasiloxane · skin conditioning (emollient), hair conditioning
- Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil · fragrance
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil · fragrance, tonic
D
- Diethyl Ascorbic Acid · skin conditioning
- Dimethicone · antifoaming, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Dimethiconol · antifoaming, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate · fragrance
- Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate · antioxidant
E
- Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate · abrasive, skin conditioning
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate · skin conditioning (emollient), perfuming
- Ethylparaben · fragrance, preservative
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil · skin conditioning, perfuming
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil · fragrance
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil · fragrance
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil · fragrance
- Eugenol · denaturant, tonic
- Eugenyl Acetate · fragrance
- Evernia Furfuracea Extract · perfuming
- Evernia Prunastri Extract · perfuming
F
- Farnesol · deodorant, perfuming
G
- Geraniol · tonic, perfuming
- Geranyl Acetate · tonic, perfuming
- Glycereth-26 · humectant, viscosity controlling
- Glycerin · denaturant, hair conditioning
- Glyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- Glyceryl Stearate · skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying)
- Glycolic Acid · pH buffering
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract · bleaching, skin conditioning (emollient)
H
- Hexadecanolactone · fragrance, perfuming
- Hexamethylindanopyran · fragrance, perfuming
- Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate · antioxidant, humectant
- Hexyl Cinnamal · perfuming
- Hyaluronic Acid · antistatic, humectant
- Hydrogenated Lecithin · surfactant (emulsifying), skin conditioning
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · hair conditioning, humectant
- Hydroxycitronellal · perfuming
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde · fragrance, perfuming
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate · skin conditioning
I
- Isobutylparaben · antimicrobial
- Isoeugenol · perfuming, flavouring
- Isopropyl Alcohol · antifoaming, solvent
- Isopropyl Isostearate · binding agent, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Isopropyl Myristate · binding agent, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Isopropyl Palmitate · binding agent, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Isopropylparaben · preservative
J
- Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract · hair conditioning, fragrance
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract · fragrance, perfuming
- Jasminum Officinale Oil · fragrance, moisturising
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil · fragrance, tonic
- Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil · perfuming
K
- Kojic Acid · antioxidant, bleaching
L
- Lactic Acid · pH buffering, humectant
- Lauric Acid · cleansing, surfactant (emulsifying)
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract · fragrance, oral care
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil · fragrance, tonic
- Lavandula Hybrida Extract · skin conditioning (emollient)
- Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract · fragrance
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil · skin conditioning (emollient)
- Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract · fragrance, oral care
- Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil · perfuming
- Lemongrass Oil · fragrance
- Limonene · deodorant, solvent
- Linalool · deodorant, perfuming
- Linalyl Acetate · fragrance
- Linoleic Acid · antistatic, cleansing
M
- Madecassoside · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Mandelic Acid · antimicrobial
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil · antioxidant, fragrance
- Mentha Piperita Oil · fragrance, refreshing
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil · astringent, fragrance
- Menthol · denaturant, fragrance
- Methyl 2-Octynoate · perfuming
- Methylparaben · fragrance, preservative
- Methylsilanol Ascorbate · antioxidant
- Myristic Acid · perfuming, fragrance
N
- Narcissus Jonquilla Extract · tonic
- Narcissus Tazetta Extract · astringent, hair conditioning
- Niacinamide · smoothing
O
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Oleic Acid · skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying)
P
- Panthenol · antistatic, hair conditioning
- PEG-100 Stearate · surfactant (cleansing)
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil · fragrance
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil · fragrance, perfuming
- Pentylene Glycol · skin conditioning, solvent
- Phenyl Trimethicone · antifoaming, hair conditioning
- Phytosphingosine · hair conditioning, skin conditioning
- Pinene · antifoaming, fragrance
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil · fragrance
- Polysorbate 60 · surfactant (emulsifying), surfactant (cleansing)
- Polysorbate 80 · denaturant, surfactant (emulsifying)
- Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate · antioxidant
- Propylene Glycol · humectant, fragrance
- Propylparaben · preservative, perfuming
R
- Retinal · skin conditioning
- Retinoic Acid
- Retinol · skin conditioning (other)
- Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Acetate · skin conditioning (other)
- Retinyl Linoleate · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Oleate · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Palmitate · skin conditioning (other)
- Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Propionate · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Retinoate · skin conditioning
- Retinyl Sunflowerseedate · skin conditioning
- Rosa Alba Flower Extract · skin conditioning (emollient), perfuming
- Rosa Canina Flower Oil · skin conditioning (emollient), fragrance
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract · astringent, fragrance
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil · fragrance, tonic
- Rosa Damascena Flower Extract · fragrance, tonic
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
- Rosa Gallica Flower Oil · skin conditioning (emollient), fragrance
- Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil · fragrance
- Rose Flower Oil · fragrance
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil · fragrance, skin conditioning
S
- Salicylic Acid · anti-seborrheic, hair conditioning
- Santalol · perfuming
- Santalum Album Oil · fragrance
- Sclareol · perfuming
- Sd Alcohol 40-B · astringent, solvent
- Sodium Ascorbate · antioxidant
- Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside · humectant, skin conditioning
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate · antioxidant
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate · surfactant (cleansing)
- Sodium Hyaluronate · humectant, skin conditioning
- Sodium Lactate · pH buffering, humectant
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate · cleansing, surfactant (emulsifying)
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate · cleansing, denaturant
- Sodium Myreth Sulfate · cleansing, surfactant (emulsifying)
- Sodium PCA · antistatic, hair conditioning
- Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate · skin conditioning
- Sorbitan Oleate · surfactant (emulsifying)
- Sorbitan Stearate · surfactant (emulsifying)
- Sorbitol · humectant, fragrance
- Squalane · skin conditioning (emollient), hair conditioning
T
- Tazarotene · skin conditioning
- TEA-Lauryl Sulfate · cleansing, surfactant (emulsifying)
- Terpineol · fragrance, perfuming
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate · antioxidant, skin conditioning
- Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes · fragrance, perfuming
- Tranexamic Acid · astringent, skin conditioning
- Trehalose · humectant, moisturising
- Trimethylbenzenepropanol · fragrance, perfuming
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate · antifoaming, skin conditioning (emollient)
- Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate · antioxidant, skin conditioning
U
- Urea · antistatic, pH buffering
V
- Vanillin · fragrance
Z
- Zinc Oxide · antimicrobial, bulking agent
- Zinc Pca · humectant, skin conditioning
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