Skincare Ingredient Glossary | GLOCERY

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Allantoin

Soothing • Calming • Skin Repair
A skin-conditioning agent found in comfrey root.

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Alpha Arbutin

Brightening • Even Tone • Spot Reduction
A safe, gentle skin-brightening ingredient derived from hydroquinone.

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Aqua

Hydration • Base • Freshness
Purified water — the foundation of all skincare.

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Avocado Oil

Nourishing • Vitamin-Rich • Barrier Strength
A nutrient-rich natural oil packed with vitamins A, D, and E.

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Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Antioxidant • Soothing • De-Puffing
A botanical rich in polyphenols.

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CCTG (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)

Softening • Lightweight • Nourishing
A gentle emollient made from coconut oil and glyceri

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Ceramides & Phytosphingosine & Cholesterol

Barrier Repair • Resilience • Deep Moisture
Skin-identical lipids essential for barrier strength.

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Cetearyl Alcohol

Creamy Texture • Nourishment • Moisture Seal
A fatty alcohol that conditions rather than dries.

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Cetearyl Olivate & Sorbitan Olivate

Moisture Lock • Barrier Boost • Silky Feel
Olive-derived emulsifiers that mimic skin lipids

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Cyclopentasiloxane

Silky Texture • Smooth Finish • Barrier Protection
A lightweight silicone that gives skincare its silky glide.

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Dimethicone

Barrier Protection • Smoothness • Hydration Lock
A skin-safe silicone that forms a breathable film.

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EDTA (Disodium EDTA)

Stability • Purity • Formula Integrity
A chelating agent that binds metal ions.

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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Brightening • Antioxidant • Collagen Support
A stable, effective form of Vitamin C.

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Euxyl K 510

Gentle Preservation • Product Freshness • Safe Formula
A mild, modern preservative system combining Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

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Fragrance

Sensory Appeal • Mood Boost • Signature Experience
A gentle cosmetic fragrance.

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Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate

Texture Enhancer • Skin Conditioner • Moisture Lock
A blend of natural emulsifiers that combine oil and water.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emollient • Gentle Cleansing • Smooth Texture
A plant-based oil that softens and conditions skin.

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Hydrovance (Hydroxyethyl Urea)

Hydration • Smoothness • Barrier Support
A powerful moisturizing agent that enhances skin elasticity.

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Isopropyl Myristate

Silky Feel • Lightweight Emollient • Smooth Finish
A lightweight conditioning agent.

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Kale Extract

Antioxidant-Rich • Vitamin Boost • Skin Revitalizer
A superfood extract packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and antioxidants.

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Lactic Acid

Gentle Exfoliation • Smooth Texture • Glow Boost
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from milk or sugar.

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Menthol Crystals

Cooling • Refreshing • Invigorating
Natural cooling crystals derived from mint oils.

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Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Energizing • Revitalizing • Brightening
A traditional herbal extract rich in antioxidants.

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PEG-150 & PEG-7

Stabilizers • Texture Enhancers • Moisture Balance
Emulsifiers and solubilizers that help blend ingredients evenly.

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Pentavitin

72-Hour Hydration • Barrier Repair • Moisture Magnet
A plant-derived carbohydrate complex that mimics natural moisturizers in skin.

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Peptides

Firmness • Elasticity • Smoothing
Short chains of amino acids that support collagen.

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Phenoxyethanol

Safety • Stability • Product Protection
A trusted, skin-safe preservative used in clean beauty formulas.

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Polyquaternium-7

Silky Feel • Anti-Dryness • Smooth Finish
A conditioning polymer that forms a soft film over the skin.

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Propanediol

Hydration Enhancer • Texture Improver • Skin Comfort
A natural humectant derived from corn sugar.

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Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchiol) Seed Oil

Natural Retinol • Renewal • Glow
A plant-based alternative to retinol.

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Sodium Gluconate

Stability • Purity • Skin-Friendly
A gentle chelating agent.

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Sodium Lauryl Sarcosinate

Foam Stabilizer • Deep Cleanse • Gentle Action
A mild amino acid–based surfactant.

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Sodium PCA

Natural Moisture Factor • Hydration Retention • Balance
A natural humectant found in healthy skin.

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Spinach Extract

Soothing • Mineral-Rich • Nourishing
A botanical extract rich in vitamins, magnesium, and folate.

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Stearic Acid

Texture Support • Softening • Barrier Care
A natural fatty acid used as a thickener and emollient.

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Titanium Dioxide & Iron Oxides (CI 77491/92/99)

Tint • Radiance • Coverage
Natural mineral pigments that add subtle color.

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Vitamin E

Antioxidant • Repair • Protection
 A powerful antioxidant that supports skin health.

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Xylitylglucoside & Anhydroxylitol & Xylitol

Hydration Complex • Moisture Flow • Plumping
A trio of sugar-derived humectants.

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