Methyl Gluceth-20

Methyl Gluceth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, moisturising agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameMETHYL GLUCETH-20
FunctionHUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
CAS number68239-42-9
Prevalence920 products (0.99% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches170

Used in

Serums 26.6%Toners 12.7%General Moisturizers 10.2%Ampoules 7.2%Face Cleansers 6.6%Essences 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Methyl Gluceth-20 do in skincare?
Methyl Gluceth-20 functions as a humectant, moisturising agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Methyl Gluceth-20?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.6% of its uses).

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