Glycereth-18

Glycereth-18 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERETH-18
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 54.5%Grooming 27.3%Exfoliators 9.1%Serums 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Glycereth-18 do in skincare?
Glycereth-18 functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glycereth-18 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glycereth-18?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (54.5% of its uses).

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