Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate

Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERETH-18 ETHYLHEXANOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence15 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Face Cleansers 46.7%Grooming 20%Exfoliators 13.3%Facial Treatments 6.7%Serums 6.7%Sunscreens 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate 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 Ethylhexanoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (46.7% of its uses).

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