Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 25 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number-
Prevalence25 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 16%General Moisturizers 12%Hand Soaps 12%Serums 12%Ampoules 8%Setting Spray & Powders 8%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl 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 Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (16% of its uses).

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