The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and can improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types in high concentrations.
Emollient
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, also acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
A plant-derived humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Emollient
PHYTOSTERYL ISOSTEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE
A plant-derived emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A common humectant that helps with product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be a penetration enhancer, potentially increasing irritation from other ingredients for some.
Emollient
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
A derivative of coconut oil and glycerin that replenishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emollient
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Emollient
DICAPRYLYL ETHER
A light emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps with spreadability.
Usually helps with
Skin feel
A form of Vitamin B3 that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and calm redness.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier support, tone
Watch for
Can cause temporary flushing or irritation in some individuals, especially at higher concentrations.
Emulsifier
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
An emulsifier that helps create a stable cream texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Humectant
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
A humectant that helps hydrate the skin and can also act as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
Provides a smooth texture and helps to occlude the skin, reducing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Skin feel, moisture retention
A humectant that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin feel
Emollient
VINYL DIMETHICONE
A silicone derivative that can provide a smooth feel and occlusive barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin feel, barrier
Watch for
Silicones can be a concern for some, but are generally non-irritating.
A humectant that also functions as a preservative booster and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL
A nourishing oil rich in fatty acids that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, skin conditioning
Antioxidant
THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Active
CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT
A key ingredient known for its soothing, healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps calm redness and repair the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier repair, soothing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
CETEARYL OLIVATE
An emulsifier derived from olive oil that helps create a stable and pleasant texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, providing essential hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothes, protects, and promotes skin healing. It's known for its calming properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
A compound found in Centella Asiatica, known for its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Usually helps with
Healing, anti-inflammatory
Another component of Centella Asiatica, it aids in skin repair and has anti-inflammatory effects.
Usually helps with
Skin repair, anti-inflammatory
The third main triterpene from Centella Asiatica, contributing to antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Skin-Conditioning Agent
ADENOSINE
A naturally occurring compound that can help improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging
Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable formulation.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Emulsifier
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
A gentle emulsifier used to blend oil and water phases.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Peptide
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8
A peptide that helps to calm skin and reduce the appearance of redness and sensitivity.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-redness
Watch for
Peptides are generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
SORBITAN OLIVATE
An emulsifier derived from olive oil, known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Product texture, skin conditioning
Thickener
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A natural polysaccharide used to thicken formulations and improve stability.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Surfactant
SODIUM SURFACTIN
A biosurfactant that can help with emulsification and cleansing.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A common thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure stability and efficacy.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
A humectant that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A carbohydrate that can help with skin conditioning and texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A polysaccharide that can help condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emulsifier
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize the product's texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Chelating Agent
TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Preservative
PHENOXYETHANOL
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating or cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Colorant
YELLOW 5 (CI 19140)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its color.
Usually helps with
Appearance
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Colorant
BLUE 1 (CI 42090)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its color.
Usually helps with
Appearance
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Formula support
BLUE 1 (CI 42090) <
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
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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