Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A mild surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin effectively without being overly stripping.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, gentle lather
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to create foam and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foam boosting
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening
Surfactant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that is gentle on the skin and helps with cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A mild anionic surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses without stripping.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, lather
Emollient/Opacifier
Glycol Distearate
Provides a pearlescent look to the product and can have emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Product appearance, emollience
A naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps to hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Soothing Agent/Humectant
Panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5, known for its moisturizing, soothing, and skin-healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration, barrier support
Skin Conditioning Agent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
A type of red algae extract that can help to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Soothing Agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Exfoliant/Humectant
Gluconolactone
A PHA that offers gentle exfoliation and humectant properties, suitable for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can cause mild sensitivity in high concentrations
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration, plumping
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Esters derived from plant oils that help to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, a lipid naturally found in skin, providing excellent moisturization.
Usually helps with
Moisturization, skin barrier support
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
An emollient derived from macadamia oil, helping to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Phytosterols
Plant-derived sterols that can help to condition and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
A form of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some sensitive individuals
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A versatile ingredient that acts as a humectant and solvent, improving product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, solvent
Conditioning Agent
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A conditioning agent derived from guar gum, which can help to improve skin feel.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A polysaccharide used as a thickening agent to improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Common salt, used here to adjust the viscosity of the product.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent that can also enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to an optimal level for skin.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
A preservative with a mild floral scent, used to prevent microbial contamination.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Humectant/Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant and solvent that also has antimicrobial properties, contributing to preservation.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
A chelating agent that helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A solvent used in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Solvent
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
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