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Explore the A–Z glossary BOTANICALS. SCIENCE. SKIN. THE MÄNN INGREDIENT LIBRARY EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A ROLE
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What does INCI mean? INCI is the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients: the standard names you see on cosmetic ingredient lists. Search either an INCI name or a familiar name, such as water, vitamin E or marula.
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A Acacia Senegal Gum Acacia gum Texture A plant gum that helps create texture and form a light film on the skin.
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Alcohol Alcohol Formula support A solvent used to dissolve ingredients. This INCI name differs from fatty alcohols such as cetearyl alcohol.
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Allantoin Allantoin Skin support A skin-conditioning ingredient used to support a soft, comfortable skin feel.
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Aqua Water Formula support Water forms the base of many skincare products and helps dissolve other ingredients.
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B Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil Desert date seed oil Softness A seed oil used to soften and condition skin.
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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder Bamboo stem powder Exfoliation A bamboo powder used for physical surface exfoliation.
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Benzoic Acid Benzoic acid Formula support A preservative used to help protect cosmetic products from microbial spoilage.
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Benzyl Alcohol Benzyl alcohol Formula support A multifunctional ingredient that can act as a preservative, solvent or fragrance ingredient.
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Boswellia Carterii Oil Frankincense oil Fragrance An aromatic oil used to contribute a frankincense scent.
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Brassica Alcohol Brassica alcohol Texture A fatty alcohol used to support cream consistency and a soft skin feel.
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C Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/capric triglyceride Softness An emollient that softens skin and helps distribute oil-soluble ingredients.
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Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Caprylyl/capryl glucoside Cleansing A surfactant used in cleansing products that can also help disperse oil-based ingredients in water.
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Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl alcohol Texture A fatty alcohol used to give creams body and soften skin. It differs from the ingredient listed simply as Alcohol.
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Citric Acid Citric acid Formula support An acid commonly used to adjust a cosmetic product’s pH.
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Citronellol Citronellol Fragrance A fragrance component named individually on ingredient lists.
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Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil Neroli flower oil Fragrance An aromatic oil from bitter orange flowers, used for its floral scent.
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Bergamot fruit oil Fragrance An aromatic citrus oil used to contribute a bergamot scent.
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Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil Mandarin peel oil Fragrance An aromatic oil from mandarin peel, used for its scent.
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Coco-Caprylate Coco-caprylate Softness A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps products spread smoothly.
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Coco-Glucoside Coco-glucoside Cleansing A cleansing surfactant that helps water lift and remove oil and impurities.
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D Decyl Glucoside Decyl glucoside Cleansing A cleansing ingredient that helps lift oil and everyday impurities so they can rinse away.
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Dehydroacetic Acid Dehydroacetic acid Formula support A preservative used to help protect cosmetic products from microbial spoilage.
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Distarch Phosphate Distarch phosphate Texture A modified starch with absorbent and binding functions in cosmetics.
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E Eugenol Eugenol Fragrance A fragrance component named individually on ingredient lists.
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F Fructose Fructose Hydration A sugar used as a humectant to help retain moisture.
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G Glycerin Glycerin Hydration A humectant that attracts water and helps the outer skin retain moisture.
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Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate Glyceryl caprylate/caprate Texture A skin-softening and emulsifying ingredient that helps oil and water mix.
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Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl stearate Texture An emulsifying and skin-softening ingredient used in creams and lotions.
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H Hexyl Cinnamal Hexyl cinnamal Fragrance A fragrance ingredient named individually on ingredient lists.
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Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate Softness An olive-derived emollient used to soften skin and improve the feel of skincare.
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil Hydrogenated jojoba oil Softness A wax-like jojoba ingredient used to soften skin and influence product texture.
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Olive oil unsaponifiables Softness An olive-derived ingredient used to soften and condition skin.
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L Lactic Acid Lactic acid Exfoliation An alpha hydroxy acid with exfoliating and moisture-supporting uses. It can also adjust pH, depending on the product.
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Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus ferment Skin support A fermented ingredient used to condition skin. A ferment name does not mean a product contains live bacteria.
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Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate Bamboo ferment Hydration A fermented bamboo ingredient used for skin conditioning and hydration.
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Lecithin Lecithin Texture A phospholipid ingredient used to condition skin and help oil and water mix.
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Radish root ferment Skin support A fermented radish-root ingredient used for skin conditioning.
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Limonene Limonene Fragrance A fragrance component that can occur naturally in aromatic oils and is named individually on ingredient lists.
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Linalool Linalool Fragrance A fragrance component that can occur naturally in aromatic oils and is named individually on ingredient lists.
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Lysolecithin Lysolecithin Texture An emulsifying ingredient that helps oil and water stay mixed.
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M Melatonin Melatonin Skin support An ingredient used in cosmetic antioxidant care. Topical skincare is different from taking a melatonin supplement.
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N Niacinamide Niacinamide / vitamin B3 Skin support A form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier and a more even-looking skin tone.
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O Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Water Cactus water Hydration Water from prickly pear cactus stems, used to condition skin and support hydration.
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P Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil Buah merah fruit oil Softness A fruit oil used to nourish the skin’s feel and support softness.
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Panthenol Panthenol / provitamin B5 Hydration A moisture-attracting ingredient that helps skin feel soft and comfortable.
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Pentylene Glycol Pentylene glycol Hydration A multifunctional humectant and solvent that helps retain moisture and dissolve ingredients.
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Phospholipids Phospholipids Texture Lipid ingredients used for skin conditioning and emulsification.
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Pistacia Lentiscus Gum Mastic gum Skin support A botanical resin ingredient used for skin conditioning.
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil Patchouli leaf oil Fragrance An aromatic leaf oil used for its earthy patchouli scent.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate Polyglyceryl-2 stearate Texture An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed in skincare.
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Potassium Sorbate Potassium sorbate Formula support A preservative used to help protect cosmetic products from microbial spoilage.
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Pullulan Pullulan Texture A film-forming ingredient that helps give skincare a smooth surface feel.
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S Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Marula seed oil Softness A seed oil used to soften and condition skin.
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Sclerotium Gum Sclerotium gum Texture A gum that helps control consistency and supports the stability of emulsions.
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Sodium Benzoate Sodium benzoate Formula support A preservative used to help protect cosmetic products from microbial spoilage.
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Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid / sodium hyaluronate Hydration A salt of hyaluronic acid that attracts water and supports a hydrated, supple skin feel.
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Sodium Phytate Sodium phytate Formula support A chelating ingredient that binds metal ions which could affect product stability.
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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium stearoyl lactylate Texture An emulsifying ingredient that helps oil and water stay mixed.
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Squalane Squalane Softness A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps reduce the feel of dryness.
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Stearic Acid Stearic acid Texture A fatty acid used to give skincare body and support emulsions.
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Stearyl Alcohol Stearyl alcohol Texture A fatty alcohol used to give creams body and soften skin.
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T Tocopherol Vitamin E / tocopherol Skin support An antioxidant used to help protect oils from oxidation and condition skin.
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X Xanthan Gum Xanthan gum Texture A thickening ingredient that helps control consistency and keep products evenly dispersed.
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This A–Z guide follows MÄNN’s published ingredient lists. Ingredient functions describe general cosmetic uses. For your product’s current ingredient list, check its packaging.
Ingredient references Ingredient names and product associations follow MÄNN’s published product information. General ingredient terminology can also be explored through CosIng and COSMILE Europe .
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