The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A common and effective humectant that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
A skin-identical lipid that moisturizes and helps improve skin's suppleness.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, suppleness
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
Helps to stabilize the formula and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A gentle emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin that replenishes skin.
Usually helps with
Replenishing skin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
A plant-derived emollient that provides a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothness
Emollient/Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it nourishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, antioxidant
Soothing agent
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
Known for its calming and refreshing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Emulsifier/Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Helps to create a stable emulsion and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Used to thicken the product and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Antioxidant/Firming agent
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
A key ingredient in the Resveratrol Lift line, known for its anti-aging properties.
Usually helps with
Firming, antioxidant
Fragrance
Parfum (Fragrance)
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Emollient/Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol
Helps to stabilize the formula and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Helps to prevent microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Humectant/Preservative booster
Caprylyl Glycol
Helps to hydrate the skin and boost the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from glucose and coconut alcohol.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from glucose and arachidyl alcohol.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Thickener/Stabilizer
Xanthan Gum
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations
Antioxidant/Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection and moisturizes.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, moisturizing
Known for its anti-aging and skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, soothing
Soothing agent
Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Antioxidant
Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Peptide
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
A peptide that can help to relax facial muscles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Reducing wrinkles
A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, plumping and hydrating.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Emollient/Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to support the skin barrier and provide moisture.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, barrier support
Humectant/Preservative booster
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also helps to enhance the preservation system.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Firming agent
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
This is the vegan collagen alternative, known for its firming and smoothing effects.
Usually helps with
Firming, smoothing
A carbohydrate used as a thickener or film-former.
Usually helps with
Texture
Fragrance component
Linalool
A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and spices, used for fragrance.
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant and allergen for some
Fragrance component
Limonene
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels.
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant and allergen for some
pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
Citric Acid
Used to adjust pH and can provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH balance, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations
Antioxidant/Soothing
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Known for its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Fragrance component
Coumarin
A naturally occurring aromatic compound used in fragrances.
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant and allergen for some
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin, especially when combined with ascorbic acid
Peptide
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
A synthetic peptide that mimics growth factors to support skin renewal and firmness.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal, firmness
Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.
Usually helps with
Formula completeness and routine context
Watch for
Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine