An amino sugar used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Acetyl glucosamine (N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) is an amino sugar, a derivative of glucose. It is one of the building blocks of hyaluronic acid and of chitin. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in serums, face creams, essences and eye creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal how the raw material was produced; the label does not show its concentration.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (21)
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer · Max Factor
- Hydra Prime SPF 50 · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Invigo Volume Boost Uplifting Hair Mist · Wella Professionals
- Spot The Difference Siero Concentrato Antimacchia · Pupa Milano
- Clinical 20% Niacinamide Treatment · Paula's Choice
- 10% Niacinamide Booster · Paula's Choice
- 10% Niacinamide Booster – Paula's Choice · Paula's Choice
- RESIST Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner · Paula's Choice
- Tonik Resist Anti-Aging Toner · Paula's Choice
- Guava Shine Bright Dewy Serum · Plix