C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 35 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, eye cream and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
C12-20 alkyl glucoside: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54882, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Bakuchiol Eye Cream / Unscented
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cream
Moisturizer · Lists salicylic acid
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’OREAL Men Expert
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Medicube
Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Men Expert Ice Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Men 48H Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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