The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Emollient
Pentaerythritol Tetraisostearate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothing
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
A hydrating ingredient that also helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration
Active
Myristyl Nicotinate
A derivative of niacin that helps improve skin texture and tone, and supports skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Texture, tone, barrier support
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
Helps to draw moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to mix oil and water, and also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, emollient
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
A rich butter that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
Forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, smoothing
Watch for
Can feel heavy for some skin types.
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Stearate
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emollient
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich moisturizer known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
A moisturizing butter that helps improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, texture improvement
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin Conditioning Agent
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Used for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Contains linoleic acid, which helps maintain the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient
Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil
A nourishing oil that helps to soften and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, softening
Skin Conditioning Agent
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Known for its soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that penetrates deeper to hydrate.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Emollient
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil/Behenic Acid/Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Active
Pentapeptide-84 Amide Acetate
A peptide that supports skin's natural collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
Collagen support, hydration
Active
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A peptide that helps reduce inflammation and supports collagen production.
Usually helps with
Collagen support, anti-aging
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that helps stimulate collagen production, improving skin firmness.
Usually helps with
Firmness, collagen support
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
A peptide that targets wrinkles and improves skin texture.
Usually helps with
Wrinkle reduction, texture improvement
Active
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Oligopeptide-1
A synthetic peptide that mimics epidermal growth factor (EGF) to promote skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal, anti-aging
Active
Copper Tripeptide-1
A peptide that supports collagen production and wound healing, beneficial for reducing stretch marks.
Usually helps with
Collagen support, stretch mark reduction
Skin Conditioning Agent
Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract
Provides skin conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate
A fermented ingredient that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Active
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
A copper complex that aids in skin repair and collagen synthesis.
Usually helps with
Skin repair, collagen support
A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, anti-aging
A form of vitamin B5 that moisturizes and soothes the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, soothing
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
A carbohydrate complex that binds moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
Conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Provides a smooth, velvety feel and helps with water resistance.
Usually helps with
Texture, barrier support
Watch for
Can feel occlusive.
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation.
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammatory
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A preservative that also has some antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds scent to the product. Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Watch for
Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
Helps to blend oil and water. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation.
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A thickening agent that also helps stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Skin Conditioning Agent
Adenosine
Known for its anti-aging benefits, it can help improve the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, wrinkle reduction
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
pH Adjuster
Aminomethyl Propanol
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula pH balance
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Lightweight emollient that softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, lightweight feel
Skin Conditioning Agent
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Helps to condition and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, hydration
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Helps to create a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Emulsifier
Sodium Isostearate
Helps to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Encapsulation Agent
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Helps to stabilize and deliver active ingredients.
Usually helps with
Ingredient delivery
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and hydrates.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity.
A hydrating ingredient that also helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Can help other ingredients penetrate, but can also be drying and irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Penetration enhancement
Watch for
Potential for dryness and irritation.
pH Adjuster
Sodium Citrate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula pH balance
Thickener
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
A cellulose derivative used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
A hydrating ingredient that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A flavonoid with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Used to adjust the pH of the product, and can have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
Formula pH balance, mild exfoliation
pH Adjuster
Dipotassium Phosphate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula pH balance
Opacifier
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Used to make the product opaque and can provide UV protection.
Usually helps with
Product appearance, UV protection
A mineral that adds shimmer and color.
Usually helps with
Appearance
This appears to be an incomplete or erroneous ingredient entry.
Usually helps with
Unknown
Watch for
This ingredient is not recognized.
Formula support
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
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
Formula support
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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
Formula support
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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
Formula support
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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
Formula support
PEG-40 Stearate
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
