Saccharide Isomerate
Saccharide Isomerate is a gentle, plant-derived humectant that helps skin attract and hold on to moisture. Often described as a ‘water ma…
Ingredients: S
119 ingredients starting with S.
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Fermented yeast filtrate that helps firm and hydrate, supporting a lifted feel and healthier barrier function.
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment is a probiotic skincare ingredient created by fermenting black tea with special bacteria and yeas…
Sacred Lotus
Used for its soft floral character and association with a serene, soothing bath and body experience.
Safflower Oil
A nourishing oil rich in fatty acids that helps soften skin as the cleanser is massaged in.
Safflower Seed Oil
Safflower seed oil is a lightweight, non-greasy plant oil widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its moisturising and conditioning p…
Sage
Sage is a fragrant herb widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its soothing, purifying and antioxidant properties. It brings a fresh…
Sage absolute
Sage absolute is a rich, herbaceous extract derived from sage leaves, prized in British skincare and haircare for its clarifying and bala…
Sake extract
Sake extract is a gentle, fermented rice ingredient popular in Japanese skincare that has made its way into many UK beauty products. It h…
Salicylic Acid
BHA, or beta hydroxy acid, is a gentle exfoliating ingredient loved in UK skincare for helping to clear pores and smooth skin texture. Th…
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
A beta hydroxy acid that assists in clearing surface build-up and refining uneven texture.
Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract
Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract is a natural plant extract widely used in UK skincare for its gentle exfoliating and skin-soothing prop…
Salt
Mineral-rich grains that cleanse, purify and provide the main polishing action.
Salt accord
Salt accord is a fragrance blend used in UK beauty products to capture the fresh, crisp, and slightly ozonic scent of sea air and coastal…
Salt and Hibiscus
Salt and hibiscus is a gentle exfoliating duo commonly found in UK skincare scrubs, bath salts and hair treatments. Combining mineral-ric…
Salted Vanilla
Salted Vanilla is a creamy, gourmand fragrance ingredient that blends warm vanilla with a subtle touch of sea salt for a smooth, addictiv…
Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Oil
Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Oil is a lightweight, nutrient-rich plant oil extracted from chia seeds. Packed with omega-3 and omega-6 fat…
Salvia officinalis (Sage) oil
Herbal facet that adds a dry, aromatic middle to the composition.
Salvia Sclarea Extract
Clary sage extract used within the blend for a refined botanical touch.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is a luxurious, creamy-scented ingredient widely used in British skincare and fragrance for its calming aroma and gentle sooth…
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood essential oil is a luxurious, woody-scented ingredient prized in British skincare and fragrance for its calming aroma and skin…
Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood Oil is a luxurious, woody-scented essential oil prized in British skincare and fragrance for its calming aroma and gentle soot…
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil is a luxurious, woody-scented essential oil prized in British skincare for its calming aroma and gentle s…
Saponins
Saponins are natural compounds found in many plants that create a gentle foaming action in cleansers and shampoos. They work as mild surf…
Saskatoon Berry
Saskatoon berry is a Canadian superfruit now appearing in UK skincare and haircare for its rich antioxidant profile. Deep purple in colou…
Saskatoon Berry Extract
Saskatoon berry extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical ingredient derived from the deep purple berries of the Amelanchier alnifo…
Saw Palmetto Extract
Plant extract often included in scalp formulas to support the appearance of denser-looking hair.
Sea Buckthorn
Sea buckthorn is a vibrant orange berry packed with antioxidants, vitamins and nourishing fatty acids. In UK beauty products it is prized…
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sea buckthorn oil is a vibrant orange-red oil packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vitamins that nourishes and protects sk…
Sea Fennel
Sea Fennel, also known as rock samphire, is a coastal plant whose extract is used in British skincare for its mineral-rich, antioxidant a…
Sea Lily Extract
Plant extract used to help diminish the look of dark spots over time.
Sea Salt
Sea salt is a natural mineral-rich ingredient commonly used in UK skincare and haircare products for its exfoliating and purifying proper…
Seaweed Kelp Complex
Seaweed Kelp Complex is a nutrient-rich blend of natural kelp extracts commonly used in British skincare and haircare. Packed with minera…
Selastin
Selastin is a plant-derived active ingredient used in UK skincare to help improve skin elasticity and firmness. Popular in anti-ageing mo…
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is a light, golden oil pressed from sesame seeds and commonly found in cleansers, moisturisers and hair treatments. It absorbs…
Sesame seed oil
Sesame seed oil is a lightweight yet nourishing natural oil extracted from sesame seeds. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it offers g…
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Conditioning oil that supports a soft, comfortable finish after cleansing.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, commonly known as sesame seed oil, is a lightweight, nourishing oil extracted from sesame seeds. It has been us…
sh-Oligopeptide-78
sh-Oligopeptide-78 is a lab-made peptide used in modern skincare to support skin renewal and improve overall texture. It mimics natural s…
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, commonly known as shea butter, is a rich, creamy natural moisturiser widely used in British skincare and lip…
Shine Agents
Shine agents are ingredients that add gloss, lustre and reflective shine to hair and skin in beauty products. They work by smoothing the …
Sicilian cedar
Gives the blend a clean, woody freshness that anchors the top of the scent.
Sicilian Lemon
Sicilian Lemon is a zesty, uplifting citrus extract prized in British beauty for its fresh scent and brightening touch. Sourced from sun-…
Silica
Silica is a naturally occurring mineral used in UK beauty products to give a silky-smooth texture, control shine and create a soft-focus …
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a lightweight, silky-feeling powder used in UK beauty products to improve texture and absorb excess oil. It g…
Silica Silylate
Silica Silylate is a lightweight, silky-feeling powder used in UK beauty products to control shine, improve texture and create a soft-foc…
Silk Amino Acids
Silk amino acids are a gentle, lightweight conditioning ingredient derived from silk fibres. They help skin and hair feel smoother, softe…
Silk proteins
Silk proteins are a luxurious, lightweight ingredient derived from silk that helps hydrate and smooth skin and hair. Often listed as seri…
Silybum Marianum (Lady's Thistle) Extract
Silybum Marianum Extract, also known as Lady’s Thistle or Milk Thistle Extract, is a gentle botanical ingredient valued in skincare for i…
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, also known as milk thistle fruit extract, is a gentle botanical ingredient valued in skincare for its ant…
Silymarin
A milk thistle-derived antioxidant used here to help counter oil oxidation and support clearer-looking skin.
Skin Musk
Skin Musk is a gentle, skin-friendly fragrance ingredient used in UK beauty products to deliver a soft, clean, powdery scent that lingers…
Smart Collagen Amino Acids
Smart Collagen Amino Acids are a clever blend of collagen-derived amino acids that help support skin’s natural firmness and bounce. Desig…
Smoked Incense
Smoked Incense is a warm, resinous extract derived from burning select tree resins, prized in British beauty for its soothing aromatic pr…
Smoky woods
Smoky woods is a warm, earthy fragrance ingredient that brings a sophisticated, forest-like aroma to perfumes, candles and beauty product…
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a modified form of hyaluronic acid that has been acetylated to make it more oil-soluble. This allows it …
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C commonly used in UK skincare products. It is gentler than pure asc…
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a widely used preservative in UK skincare, haircare and makeup products. It helps prevent bacteria, yeast and mould fr…
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a mild yet effective cleansing and foaming agent commonly found in shampoos, body washes, facial cleans…
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
A beta-glucan derivative used here to help reinforce the moisture barrier and support surface renewal.
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride is the scientific name for common table salt. In beauty products it is used mainly as a thickener, texture enhancer and p…
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
A gentle plant-derived surfactant that lifts impurities without harsh foaming.
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
A mild surfactant that cleanses effectively while remaining gentle on the skin barrier.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is a water-soluble form of hyaluronic acid commonly used in UK skincare and beauty products. It acts as a powerful hum…
Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium PCA
Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium PCA are two powerful humectants commonly used in UK skincare and haircare. They work together to draw moist…
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a high-tech form of hyaluronic acid used in UK skincare and beauty products. It acts like a moisture m…
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a widely used foaming agent and surfactant found in many UK high-street shampoos, body washes, and facial clean…
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is a mild, skin-friendly surfactant commonly used in UK cleansers, shampoos and baby products. It creates a gent…
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a mild, sulphate-free surfactant commonly used in UK cleansers, shampoos and shower gels. It creates…
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
A gentler cleansing agent that aids removal of build-up without the harsh feel of stronger sulphates alone.
Sodium Palmate
Sodium Palmate is a common cleansing agent and emulsifier derived from palm oil. You’ll find it in many traditional bar soaps, facial cle…
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is a naturally derived humectant commonly used in UK skincare and haircare to attract and hold moisture. It helps keep skin an…
Sodium Stearate
Sodium stearate is a gentle, plant-derived cleansing and emulsifying ingredient commonly found in soaps, cleansers, and solid beauty bars…
Soja Seed
Soja Seed, also known as soybean seed, is a plant-derived ingredient valued in UK skincare for its rich content of natural oils, proteins…
Soja Seed Oil
Soya Seed Oil, also known as soybean oil, is a lightweight, nourishing plant oil commonly used in UK skincare and haircare products. It i…
Soluble Collagen
Soluble collagen is a popular skincare ingredient that delivers ready-to-use collagen proteins in a form that mixes easily into creams, s…
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical ingredient derived from the flowers of the Japanese pagoda tree. …
Sorbic Acid
A mild preservative that helps maintain product freshness over time.
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a gentle, sugar-derived humectant commonly used in UK skincare and haircare to draw moisture into the skin and hair. It helps…
Soy Amino Acids
Soy Amino Acids are a gentle, skin-friendly blend of amino acids derived from soya beans. Commonly used in UK skincare and haircare, they…
Soy Protein
Soy protein is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient used in skincare and haircare to help condition, moisturise and strengthen. It is popul…
Soya peptides
Work to firm and fortify the look of facial contours.
Spf 15
SPF 15 is a sun protection factor commonly found in daily moisturisers, tinted creams and lip balms. It helps shield skin from UVB rays t…
Spicy Ginger
Spicy Ginger is a warming, aromatic extract from the root of the ginger plant that brings a fresh, zesty kick to skincare and haircare. L…
Squalane
Squalane is a lightweight, non-greasy oil that feels silky on the skin. It is a stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, a natural moisturi…
Star Anise
Star anise is a fragrant spice-derived ingredient used in UK skincare and haircare for its soothing, antioxidant-rich properties. It lend…
Star Jasmine
Star Jasmine is a delicate floral extract prized in British skincare for its elegant, sweet scent and soothing properties. Derived from t…
Starflower (Borage) Seed Oil
Starflower (Borage) Seed Oil is a nutrient-rich plant oil prized in skincare for its exceptionally high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (G…
Starflower and Elderberry Oils
Starflower and Elderberry Oils are lightweight, nutrient-rich plant oils prized in UK skincare for their soothing and protective qualitie…
Starflower Oil
Starflower oil, also known as borage oil, is a nutrient-rich plant oil prized in British skincare for its exceptionally high levels of ga…
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Stearalkonium Bentonite is a modified clay used in UK beauty products to thicken formulas, improve texture, and help keep ingredients eve…
Steareth-20
An emulsifier that helps keep the formula stable and even when rolled on.
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a common fatty acid used in UK beauty products to help thicken creams, stabilise emulsions and leave skin feeling soft an…
Stearyl Alcohol
Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in UK skincare and haircare to soften, smooth and improve texture. It acts as an emollient and he…
Stevia and alfalfa galactomannan extracts
Plant-derived complex used here for retinol-like support on fine lines, wrinkles and the feel of firmness.
Stevia Extract
Stevia Extract is a natural plant-derived ingredient used in UK beauty products for its gentle skin-soothing and conditioning properties.…
Stevia extract and alfalfa galactomannans
Plant-derived retinol-alternative complex that helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while supporting a firmer skin feel.
Stevia Extract with Alfalfa Galactomannans
Stevia Extract with Alfalfa Galactomannans is a natural plant-derived ingredient used in UK skincare and beauty formulas as a gentle skin…
Strawberry
Strawberry extract is a juicy, naturally derived ingredient packed with antioxidants and gentle fruit acids. It brings a fresh, fruity no…
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming ingredient commonly used in UK beauty products such as mascaras, eyeliners, found…
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer is a film-forming polymer used in UK beauty products to help makeup and nail polish sta…
Subtilisin
Subtilisin is a gentle enzyme used in skincare exfoliators and cleansers to help dissolve dead skin cells and leave the complexion smooth…
Sucrose
Sucrose is the scientific name for the sugar we all know from the kitchen. In beauty products it is used as a gentle exfoliant, a natural…
Suede
Suede is a soft, velvety texture enhancer used in modern UK beauty products to give powders, eyeshadows, lipsticks and cream-to-powder fo…
Sugar
Provides the physical exfoliation that lifts away dead skin cells during massage.
Sugar crystals
Sugar crystals are a natural exfoliant derived from sugar cane or sugar beet, commonly used in scrubs, body polishes and lip treatments t…
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a lightweight, nourishing carrier oil derived from sunflower seeds. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, m…
Sunflower Seed Extract
Offers a degree of UV defence and helps limit colour fade.
Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil is a lightweight, non-greasy oil derived from sunflower seeds. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, maki…
Superoxide Dismutase
An enzyme antioxidant included to help limit free-radical damage at skin level.
Sweet Almond
Sweet almond is a gentle, nourishing ingredient extracted from the kernels of the almond tree. Widely used in UK skincare and haircare, i…
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, commonly known as sweet almond oil, is a gentle, lightweight carrier oil widely used in British skincare and…
Sweet Betty Flower
Sweet Betty Flower is a delicate botanical extract derived from the vibrant blooms of the wild sweet violet. Popular in UK skincare and h…
Sweet Orange oil
Sweet orange oil is a bright, zesty essential oil extracted from the peel of oranges. It brings a fresh citrus scent to skincare and hair…
Swertia Flower Extract
Swertia Flower Extract is a gentle botanical ingredient derived from the delicate purple blooms of the Swertia plant. Commonly used in UK…
Swiss Alpine Plant Extracts
Swiss Alpine Plant Extracts are a blend of botanical ingredients sourced from flowers, leaves and roots that grow in the pristine Swiss A…
Synthetic Beeswax
Synthetic Beeswax is a man-made version of natural beeswax, widely used in UK lipsticks, balms, creams and mascaras. It provides the same…
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is a lab-made mineral powder used in cosmetics to give a high-shine, pearlescent or glittery effect. It is most…
Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is a man-made wax used in many UK beauty products to provide structure, texture and a smooth finish. It is commonly found i…