Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate

AKA: Lauric/Succinic Acid Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Chain Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Clean

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-4 and a mixture of lauric and succinic acids.

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

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

Surfactant

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Anti-Aging Benefits

Helps stabilize cosmetic formulas

Smooths and conditions skin

Supports moisture retention

Traditional Use

Developed as a multifunctional emulsifier combining lauric acid with succinate derived from fermentation. Designed to provide gentle yet effective emulsification in sustainable 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

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR