murphyGlycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) leaf extract
AKA: Cultivated licorice, Licorice Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Asia. Derived from the leaves of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a legume plant native to the Mediterranean and Asia. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds from the dried plant material.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-66-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Evens pigmentation
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 442)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 442)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 442)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR