Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate is a nonionic emulsifier formed by attaching oleic acid groups to a decaglycerol (polyglycerin) backbone. It disperses and solubilizes oils in gentle cleansers and creams, improving makeup lift, rinse clarity, and slip.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
An emulsifier that helps gentle cleansers lift oil and makeup.
Category
Emulsifying, Cleansing
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Lifts oily residues and makeup while maintaining a mild cleansing profile. Improves spread and reduces drag for a lighter afterfeel.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Often found in cleansing oils, micellar waters, gel cleansers, and fluid lotions to aid oil dispersion and easy rinse-off.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally low-irritancy, though brief stinging or mild redness can occur, especially around eyes in rinse-off formulas. No notable regulatory restrictions are commonly cited.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it reliably emulsifies and solubilizes oils for mild, effective cleansing with low irritation potential. It isn’t rated higher due to limited evidence of direct skin benefits beyond formulation performance.

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