A sugar alcohol used as a humectant.
What it is
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) found in plants and seaweed and produced from sugars. It binds water and is also used as a bulking agent.
Where it is used
Moisturisers, toothpastes and powders.
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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- 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 (216)
- Revolution Pro Miracle EGF & NAD+ Youth Boost Serum · Revolution
- Serum Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Siero Viso Illuminante Alla Vitamina C · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Vitamin C Skin-Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Serum · Max Factor
- Bounce Moisturizer · Lumene
- Bounce Eye Cream · Lumene
- The Rock Base Nail Hardener & Ridge Filler – Rock Base · IsaDora
- Charlotte's Magic Minis + Flawless Looking Skin Set · Charlotte Tilbury
- Beautiful, Sun-kissed Holiday Glow Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- 2 For 1: Magic Water Cream & Face Mist Duo · Charlotte Tilbury