The ingredient, explained
Glass
Glass is am amorphous, inorganic material consisting chiefly of oxides of silicones, aluminium, calcium, magnesium, boron, sodium, potassium and zinc
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Abrasive
- Provides mechanical surface cleaning or polishing.
- Opacifying
- Makes a product less transparent.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Glass denotes variable compositions and structures. Local bioactive glass, microsphere and surgical-material studies do not establish a defined exact cosmetic glass preparation.
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Review supplied candidate titles and available abstracts selectively for exact identity; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Follow the formula
Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- GLASS
- CAS registry number
- 65997-17-3
- EC number
- 266-046-0
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026