Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 162 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number-
Prevalence162 products (0.17% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 17.9%Lip Glosses 11.1%Lipsticks 8.6%Eyebrows 8%Makeup Removers 8%Lip Masks 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (17.9% of its uses).

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