Ingredient

Ethylhexylglycerin

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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Ethylhexylglycerin is an ether of glycerin and 2-ethylhexanol. It lowers surface tension and weakens microbial cell membranes. Ethylhexylglycerin appears in 41 products, most often around number 18 on the ingredient list.

INCI name:: ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Source:: PubChem

Functions

Preservatives Humectants

Products with this ingredient

Ethylhexylglycerin appears on 41 product ingredient lists, most often around number 18; its highest position is number 4 of 9.

Product	Brand	Where it sits on the list
On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)	Neutrogena	4 of 9
Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum	Aveeno	7 of 19
15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum	The Inkey List	9 of 13
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin	Neutrogena	9 of 15
Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum	The Inkey List	11 of 13
Azelaic Acid 10% + Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum	Anua	12 of 35
Calming Barrier Serum	Beauty of Joseon	12 of 33
Daily Face Cleanser Foaming Gel	Aveeno	13 of 15
Daily Moisturizing Lotion	CeraVe	13 of 25
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%	Naturium	14 of 20
Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide	Beauty of Joseon	14 of 30
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum	Cetaphil	15 of 35
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin	Beauty of Joseon	16 of 32
Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser (Fragrance-Free)	Neutrogena	16 of 17
Hydro Boost Water Gel with Hyaluronic Acid	Neutrogena	16 of 20
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer	The Inkey List	17 of 25
Squalane Cleanser	The Ordinary	17 of 18
Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%	Naturium	17 of 22
CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer	Paula's Choice	18 of 31
Positively Radiant Vitamin C Serum	Aveeno	18 of 18
Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment	The Inkey List	18 of 23
Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer	Aveeno	19 of 22
Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal	Beauty of Joseon	19 of 36
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5	The Ordinary	20 of 23
Hyaluronic Acid Booster	Paula's Choice	21 of 22
10% Niacinamide Booster	Paula's Choice	22 of 27
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution	The Ordinary	22 of 24
Hydrating Facial Cleanser	CeraVe	24 of 24
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum	CeraVe	24 of 24
Moisturizing Cream	CeraVe	24 of 24
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion	CeraVe	24 of 24
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum	CeraVe	26 of 26
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30	CeraVe	26 of 26
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme	Estée Lauder	29 of 55
Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Creme	Estée Lauder	32 of 57
RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA	Paula's Choice	35 of 36
3-Ceramide + Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream	Anua	36 of 67
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum	CeraVe	37 of 37
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment	Paula's Choice	40 of 53
Eye Repair Cream	CeraVe	40 of 41
Omega+ Complex Moisturizer	Paula's Choice	54 of 54

Common questions

What does Ethylhexylglycerin do in skincare?: Ethylhexylglycerin is an ether of glycerin and 2-ethylhexanol. It lowers surface tension and weakens microbial cell membranes.
Where does Ethylhexylglycerin sit in these formulas?: Ethylhexylglycerin appears in 41 products; highest on the list is number 4 of 9, in On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%).
Which products contain Ethylhexylglycerin?: Products that contain Ethylhexylglycerin: On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum, 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum, Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum, Azelaic Acid 10% + Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum. Plus 35 more.

Related ingredients

Caprylyl Glycol Decylene glycol Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Ammonium Lactate

Source:CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database