Glyceryl Glucoside

Glyceryl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number22160-26-5 / 100402-60-6
EC number- / 309-496-6
Prevalence711 products (0.77% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

General Moisturizers 21.4%Serums 17.9%Toners 13.2%Sheet Masks 7.7%Face Cleansers 7.3%Ampoules 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Glucoside do in skincare?
Glyceryl Glucoside functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl Glucoside 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 Glucoside?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (21.4% of its uses).

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