Invert sugar from hydrolysed sucrose, mainly glucose and fructose, used as a humectant.
What it is
Saccharide hydrolysate is invert sugar, the product of the hydrolysis of sucrose, consisting mainly of glucose and fructose. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in skin care, hair care and cleansing products.
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 plant source of the sucrose or the exact ratio of the sugars.
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 (10)
- Unisex Healthy Glow – Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Bonacure Volume Boost Schampooing 250ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam 150ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Volume Boost Shampoo 250 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam 150 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Volume Boost Jelly Conditioner 200 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Volume Boost Jelly Conditioner 200ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Crème hydratante apaisante visage · Mustela
- Mustela Lait Hydratant Apaisant · Mustela
- Mustela Gel Lavant Apaisant Corps & Cheveux · Mustela

