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Saccharide Isomerate
AKA “Carbohydrate polymer, Humectant”
Humectant
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Ingredient Facts
Saccharide isomerate
AKA: Carbohydrate polymer, Humectant
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Amino Acid
Clean
Saccharides, isomerised
CAS #
100843-69-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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 modern humectant ingredient developed in the late 20th century through chemical isomerization of sugars. Designed to improve skin hydration and texture in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 815).
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Balance + Support Duo
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Bonne Nuit™ Night Cream
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ceramide hydration duo
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Clearing Mask
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Smooth + Sculpt Set
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Detox & Clarify Collection
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Detox Hydrating Gel
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BB Burst
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milky-soft face and body cleanser
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Phaze™ Gel Cleanser Mini
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retinol face + body duo
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Skin Renewal Serum (25mL)
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[Travel Size] Skin Renewal Serum (5mL)
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Regenerating Gel Mask
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Regenerating Gel Mask (20ml)
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The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser
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Tinted Skincare Lineup with BB Burst
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COLORFREE Zinc Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 32
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Advanced Protection Cream - 0.25 oz
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Anti-Aging Sea Serum - 0.19 fl oz
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Atmosphere Protection®Cream
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Atmosphere Protection®Cream - 0.6 fl oz
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Brightening Eye Gel 3mL
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Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
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Clarifying Cleanser
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Clarifying Cleanser CA
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Concentrated Brightening Essence
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Crème Riche - 7.5ML
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Crème Riche
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Elixir Vitae Eye Serum
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Hydrating Floral Essence - 15ML
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Hydrating Floral Essence
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Hydrating Floral Mask - 5ML
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Hydrating Floral Mask
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Refillable Restorative Eye Crème
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Rejuvenating Serum - 10ML
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Repairative Moisturizer - 10ML
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Safety Assessment of Anhydrogalactose,Anhydroglucitol, Anhydroxylitol, Arabinose,Psicose, Saccharide Hydrolysate, andSaccharide Isomerate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Saccharide Isomerate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Saccharide Isomerate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safety Assessment of Anhydrogalactose, Anhydroglucitol, Anhydroxylitol, Arabinose, Psicose, Saccharide Hydrolysate, and Saccharide Isomerate as Used i
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Anhydrogalactose, Anhydroglucitol, Anhydroxylitol, Arabinose, Psicose, Saccharide Hydrolysate, and Saccharide Isomerate as Used i
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population.
Martin E, Zhang A, Campiche R
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR