The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
A gentle surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying for some skin types if not formulated well.
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
A mild surfactant derived from coconut oil and glycine, known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates foam and cleanses without stripping.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, foaming
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
A clay mineral used to thicken formulations and absorb excess oil.
Usually helps with
Thickening, oil absorption
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
A mild anionic surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
A fatty acid derived from coconut oil, contributes to cleansing and lather.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to cleanse and foam.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
A fatty acid that can act as a surfactant and emulsifier, contributing to cleansing and lather.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some.
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
A mild surfactant derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Skin Conditioning Agent
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water
Water derived from moringa leaves, known for its antioxidant and purifying properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, purifying
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A mild clay that helps to absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, gentle exfoliation
Exfoliant
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Contains papain, an enzyme that gently exfoliates the skin by breaking down dead skin cells.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, brightening
Watch for
Can cause sensitivity in some individuals.
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A type of clay known for its ability to absorb impurities and excess oil.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, detoxification
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Contains vitamin C and antioxidants, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.
Usually helps with
Brightening
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation.
Surfactant
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
A natural foaming agent derived from soapbark.
Usually helps with
Foaming
A fatty acid that contributes to cleansing and lather. Can be comedogenic.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
A non-ionic surfactant used to increase foam and viscosity.
Usually helps with
Foaming, thickening
Surfactant
Sodium Isethionate
A mild surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses effectively.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Xanthan Gum
A thickening agent that also helps to stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
Thickening, stabilizing
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Thickening
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acidic ingredients.
A fatty acid that can soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, improves texture, and can help with hydration.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration, texture improvement
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; may cause stinging on compromised skin.
A type of clay that helps to absorb impurities and excess oil.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption
Fragrance Ingredient
3-Hexenol
A synthetic fragrance compound with a green, leafy scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen for sensitive skin.
Fragrance Ingredient
Beta-Caryophyllene
A terpene found in many plants, contributing to aroma. Has potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Fragrance, potential anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
A resin from the elemi tree, used for its aromatic properties.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Citronellal
A common fragrance component with a citrusy scent. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Skin irritant, potential allergen.
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon (Lime) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.
Usually helps with
Brightening
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation.
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.
Usually helps with
Brightening
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation.
Fragrance Ingredient
Eugenol
A component of essential oils, often found in clove oil. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Skin irritant, potential allergen.
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that also functions as a skin conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Fragrance Ingredient
Hexenyl Acetate
A synthetic fragrance compound with a fruity, green aroma.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Linalool
A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and spices. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Skin irritant, potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Linalyl Acetate
A synthetic fragrance compound with a floral, bergamot-like scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Triethyl Citrate
Used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. Can help neutralize odors.
Usually helps with
Fragrance, solvent
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract
Contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can be irritating for some skin types.
A fatty acid that can contribute to cleansing and lather. Can be comedogenic.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
A mineral that can be used as a physical exfoliant. Its effectiveness and safety depend on particle size and shape.
Usually helps with
Physical exfoliation
Watch for
Can be too abrasive for some skin types, leading to micro-tears.
Surfactant
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
A natural source of saponins, which create lather and have cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Natural cleansing, foaming
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
A PHA (polyhydroxy acid) that acts as a humectant and a gentle exfoliant. Less irritating than AHAs.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
A polysaccharide used as a binder and to improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture improvement
Colorant
Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Colorant
Blue 1 (Ci 42090)
A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Limonene
A common fragrance component with a citrus scent. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Skin irritant, potential allergen.
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit 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