Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying 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 namePOLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number160391-93-5
Prevalence776 products (0.84% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches210

Used in

Face Cleansers 18.6%Makeup Removers 13.5%Serums 13%Toners 9%Sheet Masks 4.6%General Moisturizers 4%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (18.6% of its uses).

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