GLOSSARY
Clean? Yes, absolutely.
"An ingredient in isolation is just a part.
A formula is the full story."
Bell Barca
Founder, Guiya Minerals
At Guiya Minerals, we use purposeful, skin-friendly ingredients to keep your makeup safe, stable, and seriously effective.
We believe in full transparency, always.
Our Ingredients Glossary lists every ingredient that we use in the Guiya Minerals product range and breaks down the science in plain, skin-loving language - Why it’s there, what it does, and how it stacks up on the clean beauty scale.
Because clean beauty shouldn’t come with a catch - just clarity, performance, and skin that says thank you.
INGREDIENTS
Oils and Extracts
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Oil): A powerful antioxidant oil that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose Oil): Renowned for its gamma-linolenic acid, this oil supports skin elasticity and combats dryness.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Persea Gratissima (Avocado Oil): A rich, nutrient-dense oil known for its moisturizing and regenerative properties. Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi Oil): A nutrient-packed oil high in omega fatty acids, promoting skin hydration and repair. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel Oil): A gentle oil with high levels of vitamin E and A, promoting skin softness and elasticity. Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Prunus Persica (Peach Kernel Oil): A nourishing oil packed with fatty acids and vitamins, aiding in hydration and revitalization.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Rosa Eglanteria (Rosehip Oil): A vitamin-rich oil that aids in skin regeneration and improves texture and tone.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula Oil): A luxurious oil high in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, ideal for hydration and soothing.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Simmondsia Chinensis (Australian Jojoba Seed Oil): A lightweight, hydrating oil native to Australia, rich in vitamins and minerals, mimicking the skin's natural sebum for deep moisturization. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): An antioxidant that helps protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil: A thick oil with moisturizing and antibacterial properties, ideal for enhancing skin barrier function.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Macadamia Oil: A lightweight, non-greasy oil rich in omega fatty acids, aiding in skin repair and hydration.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon Fruit Extract): Hydrates and revitalizes the skin with vitamins and antioxidants.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber Fruit Extract): Provides cooling and soothing benefits, reducing puffiness.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Essential Oils
Australian Lavender Essential Oil: Known for its calming and soothing properties. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Australian Lemon Essential Oil: A refreshing oil with antibacterial properties. Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Frankincense Essential Oil: Renowned for its rejuvenating and anti-aging benefits. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Geranium Essential Oil: Promotes skin balance and hydration.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Rose Essential Oil: Provides a luxurious aroma and enhances skin radiance. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Blood Orange Essential Oil: Brightens and refreshes the skin with its uplifting scent and antioxidant properties.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Grapefruit White Essential Oil: Tones and revitalizes the skin, offering a refreshing scent.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Botanicals
Gotu Kola Extract: A herbal extract that enhances skin elasticity and firmness. Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract: Known for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Quandong Extract: A native Australian fruit extract rich in antioxidants, supporting skin rejuvenation.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate: A hydrating floral water that soothes and refreshes the skin.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Wattleseed Extract: A natural Australian botanical that promotes skin exfoliation and hydration.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Rosella Flower Extract): Provides natural exfoliation and brightening effects.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Syzygium Leuhmanil (Lilli Pilli Extract): A native Australian fruit extract known for its toning and hydrating properties. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum Extract): A powerful antioxidant, rich in vitamin C, promoting bright and youthful skin.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Davidsona Pruriens (Davidson Plum Extract): Contains antioxidants that enhance skin clarity and brightness. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Functional Ingredients
Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol that stabilizes and thickens products while softening skin. Fatty Alcohol doesnt dry out the skin
Cleanliness Rating: 7/10
Cetearyl Glucoside: A plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil ingredients.
Cleanliness Rating: 7/10
Glycerine: A humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Squalane: A lightweight moisturizer that mimics skin's natural oils.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Xanthan Gum: A natural thickening agent used for texture and stability.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glycerin: A gentle preservative system ensuring product stability.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Hydroxyacetophenone & 1,2 Hexanediol: A stabilizing and skin-conditioning agent. Cleanliness Rating: 7/10
Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid Blend: A mild preservative blend that protects products from microbial growth.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Minerals and Colorants
Chromium Green Oxide (CI 77288): A mineral pigment providing a green shade. Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499): Natural pigments used for color in cosmetics.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Mica (CI 77019): A shimmering mineral that adds glow and luminosity to products. Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Tin Oxide: A mineral that enhances the shimmer of mica.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): A natural mineral used for its sun protection and whitening properties.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007): A mineral pigment used for its vibrant blue hue.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Kaolin Clay: A natural clay that absorbs excess oil and impurities.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Magnesium Stearate: A powder that provides a smooth application and texture.
Cleanliness Rating: 7/10
Zinc Oxide: Provides sun protection and soothing properties for the skin.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Other Ingredients
Boron Nitride: Improves texture and provides a soft-focus effect on the skin.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Isopropyl Myristate
A silky emollient that helps makeup glide on smooth like butter (no sticky vibes). NO, IT DOES NOT CLOG PORES. We use just 1%, so relax — you’d need to bathe in it for that to happen.
Why? Because the alternative is a greasy oil. Hard pass.
Clean Rating: 7/10
Rice Powder: A gentle exfoliant that also mattifies the skin.
Cleanliness Rating: 8/10
Ethyl Macadamiate: A silky-feeling emollient derived from macadamia oil.
Cleanliness Rating: 9/10
Ingredient Transparency, Without the Fear Campaign
At Guiya, we’re proudly clean — but we’re not here to fear-monger. Some ingredients get a bad rap in the clean beauty world, not because they’re unsafe, but because nuance doesn’t go viral.
So here’s the truth: we use only what’s necessary, in tiny, super-safe amounts, and every formula meets global cosmetic safety standards. No secrets, no spin.
Cyclomethicone (D4-Free)
A silky, fast-evaporating silicone that gives our formulas their dreamy glide. We ditched D4 (the one worth avoiding), so you get the luxe feel — minus the baggage.
Clean Rating: 6/10 (Evaporates in ~a few minutes. It's Magic.)
Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid
Our preservative system — the good kind. Gentle, effective, and used at <1% to keep your makeup fresh and your skin protected.
Clean Rating: 7/10
(Because “preservative-free” sometimes means… mold.)
Hydroxyacetophenone & 1,2 Hexanediol
Stabilizers that stop your favourite formulas from separating, spoiling, or going weird.
Clean Rating: 7/10
(Consistency is key — no one likes chunky blush.)
Cetearyl Alcohol & Cetearyl Glucoside
Plant-derived and gentle. These two work together to keep everything smooth, creamy, and skin-friendly.
Clean Rating: 7/10
(Not that kind of alcohol, promise.)
Magnesium Stearate
A softening hero that makes your powders blend like butter. It’s a naturally occurring salt of a fatty acid.
Clean Rating: 7/10
(Aka: The reason your bronzer doesn't streak.)
We don’t fluff, fudge, or fear-wash. Every Guiya product has a fully transparent ingredients list — and our [Ingredients Glossary] breaks it all down: what it is, why it’s there, and how it ranks.
Because clean beauty should be honest, not hysterical.