Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10. It is prepared by the action…
SMOOTHING
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
42 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the SMOOTHING function designation.
Ingredients with the SMOOTHING function
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract is an extract of the resin of Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract is an extract of the resin of Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae
Camellia Japonica Leaf Wax is the wax obtained from the leaves of Camellia japonica, Theaceae.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Cetraria Islandica Extract is an extract of the Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica, Parmeliaceae
Decanoic acid, ester with 2,2'-[oxybis(methylene)]bis[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol] octanoate pentanoate
1,3-Propanediol, 2,2'-[oxybismethylene]bis[2-(hydroxymethyl)-, mixed esters with heptanoic acid, octanoic acid and decanoic acid
Octanoic acid, 12-hydroxy, hexaester with 2,2'-[oxybismethylene]bis[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol]
9,12-(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, tridecyl diester
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root is a plant material derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Legum…
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
Hydrolyszd Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is a hydrolyzed iodinated extract from the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Furaceae
IODIZED CORN PROTEIN
34577Proteins, corn, iodinated
IODIZED HYDROLYZED ZEIN
34581Protein hydrolyzates, zeins, iodinated
MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT
77779Malva Sylvestris Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves and stems of the Mallow, Malva sylvestris L., Malvaceae
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the West India Arrow Root, Maranta arundinacea L., Marantaceae
Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract is an extract of the dried leaves of the Mulberry, Morus bombycis, Moraceae
ORYZA SATIVA CERA
35753Oryza Sativa Cera is a wax obtained from the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Millet, Panicum miliaceum L., Gramineae
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
PROPOLIS CERA
58393Propolis cera is the waxy component of the resinous material found in beehives
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Plum, Prunus domestica L., Rosaceae
Rubus idaeus fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae
RUBUS IDAEUS JUICE
79874Rubus Idaeus Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae
SERICA
37657Serica is the fibrous protein (silk) obtained from cocoons of the silk worm
SERICIN
78717Sericin is a protein isolated from the silk produced by the silkworm, Bombyx mori
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
Solanum Tuberosum PulpExtract is an extract of the pulp of the Potato, Solanum tuberosum L., Solanaceae
SPIRULINA MAXIMA EXTRACT
38222Spirulina Maxima Extract is an extract of the fronds of the Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Cyanophyceae
Tamarindus Indica Extract is an extract of the pulp of the Tamarind, Tamarindus indica L., Leguminosae
TILIA CORDATA EXTRACT
80253Tilia Cordata Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Linden, Tilia cordata, Tiliaceae
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT
60034Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is a plant material derived from cured, full-grown unripe fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Verbascum Thapsus Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., Scrophulariaceae
How the SMOOTHING function is used in CosIng
The SMOOTHING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 42 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.
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