Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

AKA: METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE (II), METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE [II], GRILLOCOSE PS, GLUCATE SS, TEGO CARE PS, METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE [INCI], METHYL GLUCOSIDE SESQUIPALMITOSTEARATE, D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, PALMITOSTEARATE (2:3)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)
Formula
C68H133O18-3
Mol. Weight
1238.80
CAS #
68936-95-8
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary surfactant developed for cosmetic formulations as a gentler alternative to traditional emulsifiers. Combines glucose chemistry with stearic acid for improved skin feel.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR