Ethylhexylglycerin

Our database includes 14199 products that contain Ethylhexylglycerin.

Explained

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

People also like: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol

People also dislike: Parfum, Glycerin, Niacinamide

Ethylhexylglycerin is a common cosmetic ingredient, with about 32.1% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Skin Conditioning

Community Stats

263 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Dry Sensitive

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Wrinkles • Dryness • Dullness • Sensitivity

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Normal

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Dryness • Texture • Fungal Acne

Where it's used

Ethylhexylglycerin is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.

Of the 2 products in our database that have a known concentration of Ethylhexylglycerin, they all have a concentration of 1% specified within their ingredient lists.