Curi/Atlas/Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 3 products

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a mild surfactant derived from glucose (sugar) and fatty alcohols (caprylic/capric, i.e. C8/C10 chain lengths). Its INCI description is d-glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides (CAS# 68515-73-1). It belongs to the alkyl glucoside family, commonly used in cleansing and foaming formulations.

Evidence level
weak
EWG score
Comedogenic
Category
surfactant

● Benefits

Functions as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetic formulations. As a glucoside-based surfactant, it is considered mild and suitable for use in gentle cleansers and personal care products.

cleansingfoaming
● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.