Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone is a skin conditioning and chelating ingredient. It’s in 259 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An acid made from glucose. Binds metal ions and conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Gluconolactone: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Gluconolactone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34009, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Gluconolactone
The Ordinary
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Maelove
Stargaze Enhanced Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer | Dark Spot Treatment
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Innersense
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tatcha
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Brun Intense Après Shampoing Enrichie à l’Extrait de Henné Cheveux Bruns
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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