Tocopheryl Succinate

Tocopheryl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT
CAS number4345-03-3 / 17407-37-3
EC number224-403-8 / 241-433-7
Prevalence15 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 26.7%Face Cleansers 20%Toners 13.3%Exfoliators 6.7%Face Primers 6.7%Facial Treatments 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Tocopheryl Succinate do in skincare?
Tocopheryl Succinate functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tocopheryl Succinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tocopheryl Succinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.7% of its uses).

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