A polyglycerol ester used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate is an ester of hexaglycerol (polyglycerin-6) and caprylic acid. CosIng lists it as an emulsifier.
Where it is used
Found in micellar waters, cleansers, toners and creams, often as a solubiliser for fragrance or oils.
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 origin of the caprylic acid.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (83)
- Edelweiss Liquid Peel · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel · The Body Shop
- Edelweiss Cleansing Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Milky-Away Meadowfoam & Sweet Almond Oil Hydrating Milk Cleanser · Revolution
- The Matte Setting Spray – The Matte Setting Spray · IsaDora
- Oczyszczający płyn micelarny · Eveline Cosmetics
- Oczyszczająco-łagodząca pianka do mycia twarzy 3w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- PRIME TIME® Original Foundation Primer · bareMinerals
- Mini PRIME TIME® Original Foundation Primer · bareMinerals
- Żel do oczyszczania dłoni (50% vol.) Oud Mystique 300 ml · HDREY