A simple sugar used as a humectant.
What it is
Glucose is a simple sugar. In cosmetics it binds water and is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is also a common nutrient in fermented ingredients.
Where it is used
Moisturisers, masks and cleansers.
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.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (533)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Hydrogel Augenpads · ISANA
- Edelweiss Prep Essence · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro Miracle Instant Radiance Eye Renewal Under Eye Patches · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Barrier Ceramide & Peptide Soothing Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Ultra Plump Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle EGF & NAD+ Youth Boost Serum · Revolution
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- MIRACLE PREP 3IN1 BEAUTY PROTECT PRIMER · Max Factor
- FACEFINITY LASTING BLUR CONCEALER · Max Factor