The Inkey List
Supersize Omega Water Cream Duo
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Polyglycerin-3
Polyglycerin-3 is listed in CosIng with the formula role humectant.
- INCI name
- Polyglycerin-3
- CAS number
- 56090-54-1
- EC number
- 259-986-8
A single molecular structure has not been verified for this record.
Its role in a formula
Polyglycerin-3
- Humectantdraws moisture into the skin
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesSafety status
- Fungal acneGenerally fineSee the fungal acne checker →
About Polyglycerin-3: what the sources say
What 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.
What reading is available?
- 1 cosmetic-science references
- 14 research papers
What is still missing?
- A source-specific identity explanation has not been added.
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 Polyglycerin-3
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 Diglycerin and Polyglycerin-3, -6, and -10 as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient safety review; not government approval.
September 12, 2023
Final 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.
Research papers (14)
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.
- Anti-Melanogenic Effects of Umbelliferone: In Vitro and Clinical Studies.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
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.
- Development and Evaluation of a Novel Anti-Ageing Cream Based on Hyaluronic Acid and Other Innovative Cosmetic Actives.
Polymers · 2023
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.
- Improvement of Quality of Life in Dialysis and Diabetic Patients by Skin Dryness and Pruritus Management with an Ecobiological Dermo-Cosmetic Product.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022
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
- Polyglycerin-3 in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- Polyglycerin-3 in INKEEDecoder
Commercial ingredient explainer directory, formerly INCIDecoder · matched to its publisher index; claims not independently reviewed.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 36714. 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 Polyglycerin-3?
Real brands and product categories from the 13 decoded products listing Polyglycerin-3 — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
13 of 7,321 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
moisturizers (8), masks (3), body lotions (1)
Based on those categories, Polyglycerin-3 shows up mostly in leave-on products (9 of 9 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 Polyglycerin-3?
All 12 →12 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
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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 36714) · 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.