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The Glossary
Every Glowérieve formula is built from actives you can pronounce, trace and verify. Here is our full ingredient library, explained in plain English — INCI names, benefits, skin types and where each one works hardest.
Common name: Aloe Vera
Cold-pressed gel from organically grown aloe leaves. Roughly 96% water, loaded with polysaccharides that calm redness, cool irritated skin and deliver weightless hydration without any greasy film.
Common name: Argan Oil
Stone-ground from kernels hand-harvested in Morocco. Rich in vitamin E, squalene and fatty acids, it reinforces the moisture barrier and leaves a satin finish — never a shine.
From the Psoralea corylifolia seed
The gentlest retinol-style renewal we know. Bakuchiol smooths fine lines and evens tone through the same gene pathways as vitamin A — without the peeling, purging or photosensitivity.
Osmolyte, from Beta vulgaris
An amino-acid osmolyte extracted from sugar beets. It balances cell-level hydration, buffers surfactants in cleansers and leaves skin cushiony rather than stripped.
Common names: Cica, Tiger Grass
Fermented to raise its madecassoside content, cica is the repair specialist: it quiets inflammation, supports collagen synthesis and speeds up barrier recovery after active-heavy nights.
Common name: Green Tea Oil
Cold-pressed from green tea seeds, it concentrates EGCG polyphenols into a dry-touch oil that defends against pollution and UV-generated free radicals all day long.
From non-GMO soy or rapeseed oil
The unsung workhorse of hydration. Pharmaceutical-grade glycerin pulls water into the upper skin layers and holds it there — the backbone of every Gel Cream we blend.
INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate (three weights)
Our triple-weight blend spans molecular sizes: high weight films the surface, mid weight floods the epidermis, low weight travels deepest. One drop holds a thousand times its weight in water.
Common name: Macadamia Oil
Unusually rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7), a lipid our skin makes less of with every decade. Pressed cold, it absorbs fast and rebuilds the barrier's mortar between cells.
Also known as Vitamin B3
Dosed at 5% — the clinically studied sweet spot. Niacinamide tightens the look of pores, fades post-blemish marks, regulates oil and strengthens the barrier, all without exfoliating.
Common name: Sweet Almond Oil
Light, silky and rich in vitamins A and E. It melts in on contact, softening rough patches around the eyes and lips without clogging pores.
Common name: Rosehip Oil
Cold-pressed from wild New Zealand rosehips. Naturally high in trans-retinoic acid's plant precursors and essential fatty acids, it fades scars and rebuilds radiance overnight.
Hydrogenated squalene from olives
Your skin makes squalene naturally; we simply replenish it. Weightless and non-comedogenic, it mimics your own sebum so the barrier drinks it in and stays balanced.
Common name: Vitamin E
Non-GMO vitamin E distilled from sunflower oil. It neutralises free radicals, stabilises our other antioxidants and extends the shelf life of every jar — naturally, without synthetic preservatives.
A stabilised form of Vitamin C
The most stable vitamin C derivative we have tested. It targets dark spots, lifts dullness and boosts collagen — and unlike pure ascorbic acid, it stays put in the bottle and on the skin.
Total Transparency
Labels list ingredients by their International Nomenclature (INCI) names, highest concentration first. Here is the short version of ours.
| INCI name | What it is | Why it is in the jar |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Aloe vera gel | Hydrator |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Argan oil | Barrier oil |
| Bakuchiol | Plant retinol alternative | Renewal |
| Betaine | Sugar beet osmolyte | Hydrator |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | Cica / tiger grass | Soothing |
| Glycerin | Vegetable humectant | Hydrator |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Triple-weight hyaluronic acid | Plumping |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | Macadamia oil | Emollient |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 | Tone & barrier |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | Sweet almond oil | Conditioning |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | Rosehip oil | Regenerating |
| Squalane | Olive-derived lipid | Moisture seal |
| Tocopherol | Vitamin E | Antioxidant |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Stabilised vitamin C | Brightening |
Just as Important
A formula is defined by its exclusions as much as its actives. These never make the cut.
From Field to Jar
Every botanical is sourced from a named farm or co-operative, and we can tell you the harvest year of the argan in your night cream. Fair-trade premiums fund the schools and water projects in those same communities.
Take the 60-second quiz or talk to a licensed esthetician — we will match ingredients to your skin, not the other way around.