Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate

AKA: Glyceryl mono-laurate/oleate, Mixed glyceryl esters

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

9-Octadecenoic acid, mixed monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol and dodecanoic acid

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic blend of two glyceryl esters created in the 20th century to combine the emulsifying properties of both lauric and oleic acids. Used to improve texture and stability in modern skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR