An ethoxylated glycerin used as a humectant.
What it is
Glycereth-26 is glycerin ethoxylated with an average of 26 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a humectant and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, toners, serums, shampoos 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.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (63)
- Peach Barrier Cream · Smuuti
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Hydrating Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Grip Super Glow Primer Gold · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Night Rescue Serum Advanced Complex · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Juicy Jello Jelly Serum Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Plump 'n' Peel Jelly Face Mask · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle PDRN Pink Peptide Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Rice + Alpha Arbutin Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Surface Boost Kojic Acid, Turmeric + Glycolic Acid Toner · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle No Pore Pads · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Surface Glow AHA + BHA Radiance Gel Cleanser · Revolution