The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A common humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A classic humectant that effectively draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
A plant-derived emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Humectant/Preservative Booster
1,2-Hexanediol
A versatile ingredient that hydrates and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Pro-vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and supports skin barrier repair.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration, barrier support
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Known for its calming and healing properties, it helps reduce redness and irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction
Soothing Agent
Madecassic Acid
A component of Centella Asiatica, known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing benefits.
Usually helps with
Calming inflammation
Soothing Agent
Asiaticoside
Another compound from Centella Asiatica, aiding in skin repair and soothing.
Usually helps with
Skin repair, soothing
Soothing Agent
Asiatic Acid
Also from Centella Asiatica, it contributes to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Soothing Agent
Madecassoside
A key active compound in Centella Asiatica, known for its potent soothing and regenerative properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, regeneration
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Antioxidant
Swertia Japonica Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Soothing Agent
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Known for its calming and moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, moisturizing
Skin Conditioning Agent
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition and balance the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Soothing Agent
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Known for its moisturizing and soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, soothing
Skin Conditioning Agent
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
Contains fatty acids that can help condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that hydrates and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, protection
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-friendly emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin that replenishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Replenishing skin
Emollient/Thickener
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and thickens the formula.
Usually helps with
Softening skin, thickening
A solvent and humectant that improves product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture improvement
Emulsifier/Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Helps to blend oil and water and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, softening
A peptide that may help improve skin appearance and reduce puffiness.
Usually helps with
Skin appearance
Watch for
Limited research on topical efficacy
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Watch for
Can be a microplastic, though generally considered safe in rinse-off products
Emulsifier/Thickener
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A synthetic polymer that helps stabilize emulsions and thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Stabilizing, thickening
Watch for
Can be a microplastic
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Thickening
Watch for
Can be a microplastic
Thickener
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
A polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Thickening, stabilization
Film Former/Thickener
PVM/MA Copolymer
Forms a film on the skin and can thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Film forming, thickening
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
A natural-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
A humectant that provides hydration and improves skin feel.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Caproic Acid
A fatty acid that can have antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations
Thickener/Emulsifier
Xanthan Gum
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Thickening, stabilization
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
pH Adjuster
Sodium Acetate
Used to buffer and adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients; some environmental concerns
Preservative Booster/Skin Conditioning Agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster and skin conditioning agent that also has some antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in some individuals
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Active
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
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
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
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
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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
Sodium Surfactin
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