Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate is the decaester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid and Polyglycerin-10
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A specialized ester surfactant developed for high-performance cosmetic formulations. Functions as an emulsifier and texture modifier in advanced skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR