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cetearyl glucoside
AKA “Cetearyl Glucoside”
Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl glucoside
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
Family
Unknown. Cetearyl glucoside is a synthetically derived compound.
CAS #
246159-33-1
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s as a gentle, plant-derived emulsifier created from glucose and plant-based fatty alcohols. Designed as an alternative to synthetic emulsifiers for creating stable formulations with a more natural profile.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR