The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for very acne-prone skin
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
Helps to soften and soothe skin, and also stabilizes the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Pentylene Glycol
Aids in hydration and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it replenishes skin and helps restore its surface.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
A fatty acid ester that softens and smooths skin, but can be pore-clogging for some.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
Watch for
Potential for breakouts in acne-prone individuals
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
A blend of fatty acids that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar beet derivative that helps hydrate and protect skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
A moisturizing agent that improves skin feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant/Soothing
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
The 'Super Lotus' extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-smoothing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance/Antioxidant
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Provides fragrance and some antioxidant benefits, but can be photosensitizing and irritating.
Usually helps with
Oily/combination skin (in low concentrations)
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation, potential for breakouts
Antioxidant
Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing/Hydrating
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive
Emollient/Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps strengthen the skin barrier and provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from sugar and coconut alcohol, helping to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar alcohol that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Preservative Booster
Caprylyl Glycol
Improves skin feel and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Helps to create a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A gelling agent that gives the product its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Absorbent/Texture Enhancer
Silica
Can help absorb excess oil and improve the feel of the product.
Usually helps with
Oily/combination skin
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Stearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin and helps other ingredients penetrate.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be compatible with skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A yeast-derived ingredient that can help smooth wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Mature skin, all skin types
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
A powerful humectant that can hold more water than hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A moisturizing agent that also helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides a natural color to the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Preservative/Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
A preservative and antioxidant that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Sulfites can cause irritation or allergic reactions
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common fragrance component derived from citrus peels. It's a potential allergen and can be irritating.
Usually helps with
None (allergen)
Watch for
Allergic reactions, skin irritation, photosensitivity
A fragrance component found in citrus oils. It can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
None (allergen)
Watch for
Allergic reactions, skin irritation
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
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