SPF Scout · Ingredient library
Ingredients starting with G
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Galactoarabinan
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)A film former. It leaves a thin coating on the skin as the product dries.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant (holds moisture)No reviewed note yet.
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No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 17465-86-0
Gamma-Decalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.
CAS 706-14-9
This is a scent ingredient that also conditions the skin. It adds fragrance while helping keep skin feeling soft.
CAS 104-61-0
Gamma-Octalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.
CAS 104-50-7
A fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also conditions skin, helping it feel smooth. On labels it may appear simply as part of the fragrance.
CAS 104-67-6
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
No reviewed note yet.
Gardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 95193-52-5
Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.
CAS 106-24-1
Geranium Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)No reviewed note yet.
Geranyl Acetate is a scent ingredient used to give the product its fragrance. It also works as a tonic for a fresh feel.
CAS 105-87-3
Ginger
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Ginkgo
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is the leaf of the ginkgo tree, used here as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.
CAS 90045-36-6
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 90045-36-6
No reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 37220-17-0
Gluconolactone
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Gluconolactone binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel better.
Glucose
Humectant (holds moisture)Glucose draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product and skin from drying out.
Glucose Oxidase
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Glucose Oxidase is a light stabilizer. It helps the product hold up when exposed to light, keeping the formula from breaking down.
CAS 9001-37-0
Glutamic Acid
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Glutamic Acid draws in and holds moisture, and conditions hair. It also reduces static, helping hair stay smooth and manageable.
Glutathione
Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)Glutathione acts as a reducing agent in the formula. That means it counters certain reactions that would otherwise change the product over time.
CAS 70-18-8
Glycereth-26 is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, helping give it the right texture.
CAS 31694-55-0
Glycerin
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.
CAS 56-81-5
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 8050-29-1
No reviewed note yet.
Glyceryl Abietate is an emollient, so it softens and smooths the way skin feels. It contributes to a smoother finish on the skin.
CAS 1337-89-9
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Behenate softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps the oil and water parts mix and stay blended.
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This ingredient does two jobs: it softens and smooths skin feel, and it helps oil and water mix. Keeping those parts blended keeps the product's texture even.
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Glyceryl Caprate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It leaves the skin feeling smoother after use.
CAS 26402-22-2
Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.
Glyceryl Dibehenate is an emollient that softens and smooths the way skin feels. It helps give the product a smoother feel on the skin.
CAS 94201-62-4
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An oil-based ingredient that helps the oil and water parts of the product mix and stay blended. It also softens and smooths skin feel, and can make a formula look more opaque rather than clear.
CAS 68958-48-5
Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Glyceryl Distearate
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 1323-83-7
Glyceryl Glucoside is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep the product from drying out and conditions the skin.
Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 65997-13-9
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Isostearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also works as an emulsifier, helping the oil and water parts stay mixed.
CAS 61332-02-3
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 27215-38-9
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 85536-07-8
No reviewed note yet.
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Oleate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and it helps oil and water mix. It also adds fragrance to the product.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 144158-13-4
Glyceryl Olivate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix and also lifts away dirt and oil as a cleansing agent. It softens and smooths the skin and conditions it.
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This ingredient adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It helps give the formula its texture and body.
CAS 28474-30-8 / 146126-21-8
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 8050-31-5
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.
CAS 123-94-4
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Stearate Citrate conditions the skin and softens its feel. It also helps oil and water stay mixed in the formula.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier that helps the oil and water parts of the product stay mixed together. This keeps the formula from separating.
CAS 11099-07-3
No reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Undecylenate conditions the skin and softens its feel. It also helps the oil and water parts blend together.
Glycine
Antistatic (reduces static)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Glycine is a skin and hair conditioner that also buffers, meaning it helps keep the product's acidity steady. It has an antistatic effect too, reducing static in hair.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 68513-95-1
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 1547271-18-0
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 91770-67-1
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84776-91-0 / 8001-22-7
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Glycine Soja Oil, also labeled as soybean oil, is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.
Glycine Soja Protein
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 9010-10-0
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
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No reviewed note yet.
CAS 9005-79-2
Glycol
Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A versatile ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts the product's thickness. In practice it helps keep the formula from drying out and blends everything smoothly.
CAS 107-21-1
Glycol Dilaurate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 624-04-4
Glycol Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 111-60-4
Glycolic Acid
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Glycolic Acid is used here as a buffer, meaning it helps set and hold the product's acidity level. In practice, that keeps the formula's pH steady over time.
Glycolipids
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84082-51-9
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It works on the surface to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
CAS 84775-66-6
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 84775-66-6
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an extract from the root of the licorice plant Glycyrrhiza inflata, used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Goat Milk
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Gold
Colorant (adds colour)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)Surface modifier (changes how a powder or pigment behaves in the formula)A metallic element used here to add colour and a bit of shine to the product. It also conditions the skin and modifies the surface feel and slip. On labels the colour form appears as CI 77480.
CAS 7440-57-5
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 223749-08-4
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
Gossypium Herbaceum seed extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)No reviewed note yet.
CAS 223749-08-4
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
Grapefruit
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Guava
otherNo reviewed note yet.