A humectant made of three linked glycerol units.
What it is
Polyglycerin-3 (triglycerol) is a polymer of three glycerol units. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, serums, toners, cleansers and hair care.
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 INCI name does not reveal the source of the glycerol used.
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 (73)
- Enigmatic Edward: Refillable Lipstick Conditioner – Hot Lips 2 · Charlotte Tilbury
- Amazing Effect Mascara · ArtDeco
- Émulsion Matifiante Hydratante · Payot
- Rituel Pureté · Payot
- Rituel Peau Saine · Payot
- Rituel Pureté Pâte Grise · Payot
- Crème Mains Jeunesse · Payot
- Essentiels Pâte Grise · Payot
- Duo Pâte Grise · Payot
- RoseGlow Liquid Highlighter · Laura Mercier
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na dzień SPF 30 do skóry z przebarwieniami 50 ml · HDREY
- Napinająco-przeciwzmarszczkowy krem na dzień z SPF 30 do skóry z trądzikiem różowatym i zaczerwienieniami 50 ml · HDREY