Ingredient glossary
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
On your shelf ✓What Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
In short: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate delivers solubilization and emulsification, plays a broad, supporting role, and the evidence behind it is strong.
- What it does
- Solubilization, emulsification
- Best for
- A broad, supporting role
- Evidence
- Strong
What it actually is
The Glow take
Nice to have, and nothing to overthink.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate plays a quiet supporting role, rounding out a formula rather than being the reason you buy it.
— Maya
What it does
- solubilization
- emulsification
strong evidenceThe 2023 CIR review of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters found the group safe as used; a 5 percent human patch test of this one read as essentially non irritating and animal sensitization tests were negative. All the evidence concerns mildness and safety, none of it concerns skin benefit.
On a label: usually effective at 0.5-3%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
No specific skin type. It is a broadly used ingredient.
Approach with care
- rare allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DryNeutral
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveNeutral
Take extra care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- emulsifiers
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, answered
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate?
Approach Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate with care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
What concentration of Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate actually works?
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate tends to do its job in the 0.5 to 3% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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Sources & how we reviewed this
- PMID 37279183abstract only, the full text is paywalled