Key Ingredients in Emulsions

The most common ingredients in emulsions are Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol. Below is what each one does, how often it appears, and the manufacturers with experience formulating emulsions.

Most common ingredients

  1. Water347 products
  2. Glycerin321 products
  3. Butylene Glycol213 products
  4. Dimethicone141 products
  5. 1,2-Hexanediol118 products
  6. Glyceryl Stearate109 products
  7. Niacinamide97 products
  8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride95 products
  9. Cetearyl Alcohol90 products
  10. Propanediol88 products
  11. Carbomer88 products
  12. Squalane87 products
  13. Dipropylene Glycol78 products
  14. Pentylene Glycol65 products
  15. Sodium Hyaluronate64 products
  16. Phenoxyethanol63 products
  17. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate60 products
  18. Panthenol58 products
  19. Betaine52 products
  20. Cyclopentasiloxane47 products
  21. Parfum46 products
  22. Ethylhexylglycerin46 products
  23. Xanthan Gum46 products
  24. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter46 products
  25. Stearic Acid46 products

Manufacturers that produce emulsions

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