Ingredients
Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.
Glycerin
A skin-identical humectant that pulls water into the upper layers of the skin.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
A synthetic polymer thickener that also forms a light, breathable film on the skin, commonly used to gel toners, ampoule...
Glyceryl Caprylate
A glycerin-derived monoester used as a light emollient, co-emulsifier and mild antimicrobial boosting agent.
Glyceryl Glucoside
A plant-inspired humectant made from glycerin and glucose that draws and holds moisture in the skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
A widely used fatty acid ester of glycerin and stearic acid, functioning as an emulsifier and emollient in creams and lo...
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
A plant-derived, non-ionic emulsifying ester formed from glyceryl stearate and citric acid, popular in "PEG-free" natura...
Glyceryl Stearate SE
A self-emulsifying grade of glyceryl stearate that contains a little soap to help form creams.
Glycine
The simplest amino acid and a natural component of the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor), used to hydrate and con...
Soybean Oil
Glycine Max Oil
The vegetable oil pressed from soybean seeds, rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids plus vitamin E.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract
Glycine Max Seed Extract
An extract of soybean seeds used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits in moisturisers.
Soybean Oil
Glycine Soja Oil
A vegetable oil pressed from soybeans, rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and natural tocopherols, used to soften an...
Soybean Seed Extract
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Glycine Soja Seed Extract is a botanical extract from soybean seeds rich in isoflavones, peptides, and antioxidant pheno...
Glycol Distearate
An ethylene glycol diester of stearic acid used as a pearlescent opacifier and body-building agent in surfactant-based c...
Glycolic Acid
A small-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane, used to chemically exfoliate the skin's surface.
Glycoproteins
Plant-derived carbohydrate-protein complexes used as soothing, conditioning components in blends like "Pine Cica"-type a...
Glycosphingolipids
A class of sugar-linked skin lipids, often derived from plant sources such as rice or corn, used to reinforce the skin's...
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
An extract of licorice root, widely used for its soothing and tone-evening actives such as glabridin and glycyrrhizin.
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract (Hamamelis Virginiana)
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
An extract of the leaves of the witch hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae); leaf material carries substant...
Witch Hazel Water (Hamamelis Virginiana)
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
A steam distillate of witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) twigs, bark and leaves, and one of the most widely used botanic...
Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
An extract of English ivy leaves and stems, used in skincare for its traditional soothing and conditioning reputation.