Decyl Glucoside
Decyl Glucoside is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 331 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from coconut or corn glucose and fatty alcohol. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Decyl Glucoside: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Decyl Glucoside: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Decyl Glucoside: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75502, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Decyl Glucoside
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MicellAIR
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Micellaire skin breathe
Lists coconut derivatives
Ultra compact
Micellar cleansing water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Balea
Mizellen Waschgel & Augen Make-Up Entferner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Indie Lee
Morning Dew Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Natura champú suave
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Naturopathica
Natural Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Natusan
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Anti Schuppen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Crème Soft Cream Douchegel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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