A glycol ether used as a solvent and humectant.
What it is
Ethoxydiglycol is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, also known as DEGEE. CosIng lists it as a humectant, solvent and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams, gels, hair products and perfumed 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.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 2972-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Maximum concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2016/314
Products with this ingredient (56)
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Dove Avocado Strength Conditioner · Dove
- Dove Avocado Strength Shampoo · Dove
- Sérum Vitamine C Éclat · Payot
- Sérum Peeling Rénovateur · Payot
- Curl Soufflé · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Curl Retouch · Schwarzkopf Professional
- OSiS Curl Soufflé 200 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- OSiS Curl Retouch 200 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Express Mousse 200ml · Tan-Luxe
- Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse – Medium 200ml · Isle of Paradise
- Self-Tanning Mousse – Medium 200ml · Isle of Paradise