Saccharide Isomerate

Saccharide Isomerate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSACCHARIDE ISOMERATE
FunctionHUMECTANT
CAS number100843-69-4
Prevalence1,530 products (1.65% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches480

Used in

Serums 21.2%General Moisturizers 19.9%Face Cleansers 10.5%Toners 5.9%Sunscreens 5.2%Eye Moisturizers 3%

Frequently asked

What does Saccharide Isomerate do in skincare?
Saccharide Isomerate functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Saccharide Isomerate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Saccharide Isomerate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (21.2% of its uses).

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