The base of the formula.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
A mild clay that helps to absorb excess oil and impurities.
Usually helps with
Oiliness, Pores
Watch for
Can be drying if overused
A solvent and humectant that can improve the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Thickener
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Helps to create the desired texture of the product.
Opacifier
CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
Provides color and opacity.
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to mix oil and water components.
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Sea buckthorn oil, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.
Usually helps with
Nourishing
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
A highly absorbent clay that draws out impurities and excess oil.
Usually helps with
Oiliness, Pores
Watch for
Can be drying if overused
Exfoliant
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Contains enzymes (bromelain) that gently exfoliate the skin.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, Texture
Watch for
Can cause mild tingling
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A multi-tasking ingredient that helps with oil balance, pores, and skin tone.
Usually helps with
Oiliness, Pores, Uneven Tone
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but some may experience mild flushing
A lipid that helps to restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier Support, Dryness
Soothing
Lactobacillus Ferment
A postbiotic known for its skin-calming and balancing properties.
Usually helps with
Calming, Balance
A gentle alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and can improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, Texture
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Soothing
Sea Water/Maris Aqua
Rich in minerals that can help soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Calming
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
A mild cleansing agent.
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A skin-conditioning agent with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
A natural gum used to thicken formulations.
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative.
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative.
Can help absorb excess oil.
Usually helps with
Oiliness
Emulsifier
Stearic Acid (plant emulsifier)
Helps to bind oil and water.
Absorbent
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Helps to absorb oil and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Oiliness
A solvent and humectant.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative.
Usually helps with
Soothing
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent.
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient)
An emollient that can provide a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
pH Adjuster
Citric Acid (fruit-sourced)
A fruit-derived acid used to adjust pH, can also offer mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative.
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
Formula support
Malic Acid (gentle exfoliant)
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