Skincare Ingredient Glossary | GLOCERY

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

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

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

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

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Antioxidant • Soothing • De-Puffing
A botanical rich in polyphenols.

CCTG (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
CCTG (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
Softening • Lightweight • Nourishing
A gentle emollient made from coconut oil and glyceri

Ceramides & Phytosphingosine & Cholesterol
Ceramides & Phytosphingosine & Cholesterol
Barrier Repair • Resilience • Deep Moisture
Skin-identical lipids essential for barrier strength.

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

Cetearyl Olivate & Sorbitan Olivate
Cetearyl Olivate & Sorbitan Olivate
Moisture Lock • Barrier Boost • Silky Feel
Olive-derived emulsifiers that mimic skin lipids

Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Silky Texture • Smooth Finish • Barrier Protection
A lightweight silicone that gives skincare its silky glide.
Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Barrier Protection • Smoothness • Hydration Lock
A skin-safe silicone that forms a breathable film.

EDTA (Disodium EDTA)
EDTA (Disodium EDTA)
Stability • Purity • Formula Integrity
A chelating agent that binds metal ions.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Brightening • Antioxidant • Collagen Support
A stable, effective form of Vitamin C.

Euxyl K 510
Euxyl K 510
Gentle Preservation • Product Freshness • Safe Formula
A mild, modern preservative system combining Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

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

Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate
Texture Enhancer • Skin Conditioner • Moisture Lock
A blend of natural emulsifiers that combine oil and water.

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

Hydrovance (Hydroxyethyl Urea)
Hydrovance (Hydroxyethyl Urea)
Hydration • Smoothness • Barrier Support
A powerful moisturizing agent that enhances skin elasticity.

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

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

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

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Energizing • Revitalizing • Brightening
A traditional herbal extract rich in antioxidants.

PEG-150 & PEG-7
PEG-150 & PEG-7
Stabilizers • Texture Enhancers • Moisture Balance
Emulsifiers and solubilizers that help blend ingredients evenly.

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

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

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

Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-7
Silky Feel • Anti-Dryness • Smooth Finish
A conditioning polymer that forms a soft film over the skin.

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

Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchiol) Seed Oil
Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchiol) Seed Oil
Natural Retinol • Renewal • Glow
A plant-based alternative to retinol.

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

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

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

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

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

Titanium Dioxide & Iron Oxides (CI 77491/92/99)
Titanium Dioxide & Iron Oxides (CI 77491/92/99)
Tint • Radiance • Coverage
Natural mineral pigments that add subtle color.

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

Xylitylglucoside & Anhydroxylitol & Xylitol
Xylitylglucoside & Anhydroxylitol & Xylitol
Hydration Complex • Moisture Flow • Plumping
A trio of sugar-derived humectants.
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