Beauty of Joseon
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
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Methyl Gluceth-20
Methyl Gluceth-20 is listed in CosIng with formula roles humectant, and moisturising.
- INCI name
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- CAS number
- 68239-42-9
A single molecular structure has not been verified for this record.
Its role in a formula
Methyl Gluceth-20
- Humectantdraws moisture into the skin
- Moisturisinghelps skin hold onto water and feel hydrated
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesSafety status
These are ingredient-level screening results. They do not assess a finished product or your individual use.
- PregnancyNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- BreastfeedingNot assessed
Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.
- Baby useNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- Fungal acneNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- General safetyNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
What a product assessment still needs
These details are not established by an ingredient record. A listed ingredient does not tell us its percentage or how the product will be used.
- Ingredient concentration
- Product format (leave-on, rinse-off or peel)
- Exposure route (skin, lips or inhalation)
- Application site and area
- Frequency and contact time
- Skin condition and covered application
- Age group
- Infant skin or mouth contact
About Methyl Gluceth-20: what the sources say
What is Methyl Gluceth-20?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
European Commission CosIng · ingredient identityWhat is it used for in a formula?
The source lists these formulation categories. Their meanings describe cosmetic roles, not a tested result for every product.
- humectant
- An ingredient in this category draws moisture into the skin.
- moisturising
- An ingredient in this category helps skin hold onto water and feel hydrated.
What reading is available?
- 1 cosmetic-science references
- 1 beauty articles
- 1 research papers
Compiled from the sources linked above. Source authors have not reviewed beautydew labs. Related reading and formulation classifications do not establish a finished product’s effectiveness, suitability, concentration or safety.
Evidence and limits for Methyl Gluceth-20
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansBeauty reading & sources
Cosmetic ingredient reviews (1)
Ingredient function, formulation and safety background from cosmetic-science publishers. Industry affiliation is disclosed below.
- Safety Assessment of Methyl Glucose Polyethers and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient safety review; not government approval.
IJT 35(Suppl.2):12-40, 2016
Published Report. Exact ingredient names checked in the report; group assessments can include read-across from related ingredients. Not a benefit claim or an independent clinical review.
Beauty articles & blogs (1)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- How Does Olaplex Hair Treatment Work? | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
Research papers (1)
Related papers naming this ingredient or a sourced alternative name in metadata or available article text. Laboratory, clinical, oral, topical and mixed-formula studies have different scopes. These links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Validation of an Analytical Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Hyaluronic Acid Concentration and Molecular Weight by Size-Exclusion Chromatography.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021
Related cosmetic research; ingredient names checked in available article text. Mixtures, laboratory work and clinical studies have different scopes; this is not an isolated-ingredient efficacy assessment.
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Methyl Gluceth-20 in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- Methyl Gluceth-20 in INKEEDecoder
Commercial ingredient explainer directory, formerly INCIDecoder · matched to its publisher index; claims not independently reviewed.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 35291. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
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
What kinds of products contain Methyl Gluceth-20?
Real brands and product categories from the 13 decoded products listing Methyl Gluceth-20 — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
13 of 7,700 decoded products list this ingredient. Count calculated on (UTC). Counts describe our recorded labels, which may differ from current packaging; the public product list can be smaller than the decoded catalog.
How we collect ingredient listsBrands
Product categories
serums (8), moisturizers (2), body lotions (1), toners (1)
Based on those categories, Methyl Gluceth-20 shows up mostly in leave-on products (12 of 12 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.
Which products contain Methyl Gluceth-20?
All 12 →12 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Lagom
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Anillo
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Arencia
Artisan's Hyssop Blurring Cream
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BRING GREEN
[BRING GREEN] Zinc Teca Blemish Serum Pad 145g 100EA
about $36.60
Klairs
Maple Energy Infusing Cream
about $28.00![[Arocell] Collagen Glow Toner 155g](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Farocell-collagen-glow-toner-00.jpg%3Fv%3D1788480241&w=220&output=webp&q=82&we)
Arocell
[Arocell] Collagen Glow Toner 155g
about $18.60
Thank You Farmer
Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule
about $32.00![[So Natural] Micro Knot Ampoule Shot 37ml](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Fso-natural-micro-knot-ampoule-shot-00.jpg%3Fv%3D1787727589&w=220&output=webp&q=82&we)
So Natural
[So Natural] Micro Knot Ampoule Shot 37ml
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NEOGEN
Real Ferment Micro Essence
about $38.00![[SKIN1004] Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule 1.5ml*100EA](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Fskin1004-tea-trica-relief-ampoule-sachet-00.jpg%3Fv%3D1787685187&w=220&output=webp&q=82&we)
SKIN1004
[SKIN1004] Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule 1.5ml*100EA
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Centellian24
[Centellian24] PDRN Firming Boosting Ampoule 30ml
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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 35291) · 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.