COSRX
Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+
about $16.10
Glucose
Glucose draws moisture into the skin.
Recent research
Tracking 17 published papers (2025-2026).
- Lawsone modulates oxidative stress, apoptosis, and enhances growth factor expression in human dermal fibroblasts under hyperglycemic conditions.
Molecular biology reports, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
- Chemical Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activity of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. Extracts Against Skin-Associated Bacteria.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
- Topical NAMPT activation restores mitophagic flux to rescue diabetic keratopathy via the NAD⁺/PINK1 pathway.
Cell communication and signaling : CCS, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Hyaluronic Acid (salt form)Pulls water into the skin for immediate hydration and a plumper lookHyaluronic AcidBinds water at the skin surface and supports short-term hydration. The widely repeated claim that it holds 1,000 times its weight in water is not supported by direct measurement. A 2025 review reported about 0.7–2 grams of water per gram of polysaccharide.AHA exfoliant (gentle)Exfoliates surface scale and can make rough texture feel smootherUreaHelps dry, tight skin hold more waterHydrolyzed KeratinConditions hair and smooths a damaged, rough cuticle
Where it's used
Real brands and product categories from the 515 decoded products listing Glucose — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
Brands
Product categories
moisturizers (119), serums (109), masks (77), exfoliants (40), toners (37), cleansers (33)
Based on those categories, Glucose shows up mostly in leave-on products (319 of 400 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Urea5%24 of 515 decoded productsAlpha-Arbutin3%16 of 515 decoded productsRetinal2%12 of 515 decoded productsBakuchiol3%14 of 515 decoded productsCeramide Np38%197 of 515 decoded productsVitamin A5%26 of 515 decoded productsAzelaic Acid1%5 of 515 decoded productsHyaluronic Acid30%152 of 515 decoded productsVitamin C10%54 of 515 decoded products
Products with Glucose
All 502 →502 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
1–1 / 12
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream 15ml
about $1.50
Versed Skin
Press Restart
about $17.99
BYOMA
Milky Moisture Cleanser
about $13.99
Rewards
Ginseng Essence Water Mini 40ml
about $5.00
Beauty of Joseon
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + Retinol
about $24.00
Beauty of Joseon
Red Bean Water Gel
about $18.00
Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA
about $18.00
Beauty of Joseon
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
about $10.20
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
about $18.00
Versed
Buff It Out
about $14.99
Veramore
Veramore Brightening Milk Foaming Balm 100g
about $25.32
About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 34012) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.