A synthetic ceramide-like lipid, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide is N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(3-hexadecyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl)hexadecanamide, a synthetic lipid with two long C16 chains whose structure resembles that of ceramides; such compounds are often called pseudo-ceramides. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions, which concern the content of secondary amines.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
- Maximum concentration
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Mini Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Travel-sized Dark Spot Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Dark Spot Serum For Face, Hands + Eye Area · Charlotte Tilbury
- Threads of Time Flex It Up Loose Powder 03 · KIKO Milano
- Threads of Time Flex It Up Loose Powder 02 · KIKO Milano
- Hug Couture Flex It Up Loose Powder 03 · KIKO Milano
- Hug Couture Flex It Up Loose Powder 02 · KIKO Milano
- Ultra Post Biolift Aging Cream · Am Herb