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 23, 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
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Maelove
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Naturium
Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Oil Care Nährpflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Oxy-R Peptides
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Medicube
PDRN CICA Soothing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Pai
PHA Clarifying Face Wash for Blemish-Prone Skin
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
PHA Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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