What is Decyl Glucoside?

Cleansing

Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing ingredient that lifts away oil and grime.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Cleansing, Emulsion stabilising, Surfactant, cleansing.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

10 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

Showing 1 to 10.

SUISKIN
Avobab Clean Soap
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#2 on the ingredient list), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Clear Abobap Soapplausible, not tested
ZEROID
Pimprove Gel Cleanser
It's made for calmer skin.
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#2 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin · less shine
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claims, checked
A low irritation cleanser for oily skin that gently removes sebum and impuritiespartly backed
A sebum controlling, soothing line for oily and blemish-prone skinpartly backed
OPTIMAL CARE FOR OILY & TROUBLED SKINno supporting source found
It soothes shiny, reddened skin and finds the skin's oil and moisture balance.no supporting source found
A mild, gel cleanser that is hypo-allergenic and also normalizes the pH balance while relieving skin irritations and helping to maintain healthy skin.no supporting source found
Round Lab
1025 DOKDO CLEANSING MILK
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#4 on the ingredient list), Sea Water, Hyaluronic Acid
Official (Korean)
22 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · calmer skin (amount unknown)
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claims, checked
Soothing cleansing for tired and irritated skinplausible, not tested
Soft and mild milk textureplausible, not tested
The soft milk texture melts away impurities without worry of irritation, and finishes moist without any oily residue.plausible, not tested
Made with soy ink on an FSC-certified paper box to protect forests.plausible, not tested
Low-irritation, worry-free cleansing milkpartly backed
Low-irritation, worry-free cleansing with plant-derived surfactants that are kind to the skinpartly backed
Decyl glucoside derived from coconut and palm kernel protects the skin, helping even sensitive skin to cleanse gently without irritation.partly backed
Not a powerful cleanser, but with gentle yet thorough cleansing power, it cleans away leftover impurities on the skin such as light makeup and sunscreen.partly backed
The pristine moisture of Ulleungdo deep sea water, exactly as ispartly backed
With triple hyaluronic acid, stay moist even after cleansingpartly backed
High, medium, and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid fills moisture layer by layer, keeping the skin moist so it doesn't dry out even after cleansing.partly backed
Moisture barrier firmly held by 5-ceramide complexpartly backed
Panthenol, allantoin, and DPG, effective for soothing skin, help comfortably protect skin irritated by external environments.partly backed
The average skin reactivity is 0.00, judged as non-irritating according to the evaluation criteria.partly backed
Mildly acidic cleansing that balances the skinno supporting source found
With a mildly acidic pH similar to healthy skin, it thoroughly removes impurities while minimizing damage to the skin barrier, protecting the skin comfortably even after cleansing.no supporting source found
Drawn from the deep sea where sunlight doesn't reach, it is clean and pristine, and with a mineral balance similar to the human body, even sensitive skin can use it with confidence.no supporting source found
Rich in beneficial nutritional minerals for the skin such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc, it fills the skin with moist moisture.no supporting source found
With the synergistic effect of 5-ceramide complex, it prevents moisture evaporation and finishes moist without any tightness.no supporting source found
#Gentle #MildlyAcidic #MoisturizingCleansingnothing specific to check
Gently cleanse with Dokdo Cleansing Milk!nothing specific to check
Removing irritation, gentle yet thorough!nothing specific to check
sidmool
Dr.Troub Skin Returning Cleansing Milk
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#4 on the ingredient list), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
45 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support · better hydration (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic
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Mild cleansing with plant-derived decyl glucosidebacked by evidence
Applied plant-derived cleansing ingredients for sensitive skin.backed by evidence
We did not adjust fragrance or the color of the contents with synthetic additives.backed by evidence
Scent feel: Emulsified scent of the raw materials as is, without artificial adjustment.backed by evidence
Lather feel: Soft milk type that does not foam.backed by evidence
pH approximately 5.5, mildly acidic productplausible, not tested
No.1 in the 2025 Powder Room cleansing lotion category! Dr. Troub Cleansing Milkplausible, not tested
No.1 in the 2020 Hwahae Award cleansing lotion/cream categoryplausible, not tested
Gentle deep cleansing that is moist without tightnessplausible, not tested
Smooths rough skinplausible, not tested
Approximately pH 5.5 mildly acidic cleanserplausible, not tested
Viscosity feel: When tilted after dispensing into your hand, it flows naturally.plausible, not tested
Color feel: Clean white like milk.plausible, not tested
Moisture feel: After cleansing, it provides moist comfort without tightness or irritation.plausible, not tested
Spreadability feel: Smooth and soft application.plausible, not tested
As a gentle deep cleansing product, it cleanses thoroughly with just the cleansing milk without a second wash, but depending on your skin type, you may feel it does not remove everything.plausible, not tested
BB cream and ordinary base makeup like sunscreen cleanse easily, but heavy color makeup, waterproof sunscreen, sunscreens with severe white cast and strong adhesion, and foundation require thorough rolling to cleanse.plausible, not tested
Helps strengthen the skin barrier + Cleansing for sensitive, problem-prone skinpartly backed
Dr. Troub Skin Returning Cleansing Milk is a milk-type wash-off cleanser that helps strengthen the skin barrier during deep cleansing and protects the oil-moisture balance, making it good for maintaining smooth and healthy skin.partly backed
Rich moisturizing and smoothness with natural moisturizing factors (NMF) and panthenolpartly backed
Cleansing formulation that requires no second cleanserpartly backed
Cleansing for skin barrier care and problem skinpartly backed
Good to use for removing sunscreen.partly backed
A barrier-care cleanser that helps sensitive skin!partly backed
Acne-prone skin suitability test completed! Certified non-comedogenic!partly backed
Dr. Troub Skin Returning Cleansing Milk is a product clinically tested as suitable for acne-prone skin.partly backed
Acne-prone skin clinical completion, usable on sensitive skinpartly backed
Because the formulation has sunflower seed oil dissolved in water like milk, you may notice a stale, slightly unpleasant emulsified scent when you first use it or after it has been stored. This scent is a natural phenomenon with no quality issues.partly backed
Seedmul creates cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms through microbial testing so you can use them with confidence.partly backed
2022 *Seedmul Best Award Cleansing Edition 1st Placeoverstated
Plant-derived ingredients rich in the unsaturated fatty acids omega 3, 6, 9 for skin health.overstated
Citric acid is an ingredient that gives fruit its sour taste, is good for skin conditioning, and is a plant-derived ingredient.overstated
Seedmul cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.overstated
Milk formulation with ingredients that do not burden poresno supporting source found
Skin irritation test completedno supporting source found
Helps with skin barrier careno supporting source found
Men, women, young and old—the whole family can use it.no supporting source found
It has completed clinical trials with the original ingredients without any ingredient changes.no supporting source found
Applied plant-derived ingredients that help care for weakened skin barrier.no supporting source found
Aloe deep cleansing lotion requires a second cleanser, but cleansing milk rinses off sufficiently with water, so it is a product that gently cleanses without needing a second cleanser.no supporting source found
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothersno supporting source found
Moisturizing, nourishing skin massage combined with cleansingnothing specific to check
Recipe for pore managementnothing specific to check
We worked to create a gentle deep cleanser that offers you softness and moisture you have never experienced, for your oil-moisture balance.nothing specific to check
We have prepared a good product so you no longer need to purchase from overseas.nothing specific to check
FATION
NOSCA9 CLEANSING GEL
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#7 on the ingredient list), Sodium Heparin, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
4 claims checked
claims, checked
#FineFoampartly backed
#UltrafineDustCleansingoverstated
#SensitiveSkinCleanseroverstated
#WeaklyAcidicCleansingno supporting source found
AESTURA
Atobarrier 365 Cleansing Foam
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#10 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Brand store
17 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
firmer skin (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
Don't count on:
better hydration
Tests passed:
dermatologist check
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claims, checked
With a formula mixing nonionic and amino acid type cleansing ingredients and with the touchless foam it reduces friction, and with a skin irritation index of 0.00 it achieved low irritation cleansing.backed by evidence
With the low friction of the touchless foam, it helps reduce friction irritation throughout the whole washing process (In vitro friction test).plausible, not tested
Yes, as a touchless foaming cleanser it can be used without burden even as a substitute for a morning water wash.plausible, not tested
Weakly acidic foam cleanser, low irritation foam cleanserplausible, not tested
A barrier protection foaming cleanser whose dense foam cleanses everything from impurities inside pores to excess oil without burdenpartly backed
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml reduces friction with dense fine foam and cleanses sensitive skin comfortably. With a gentle formula that considers the barrier, it leaves moistness without tightness after washing, so it suits the daily washing of dry and delicate skin.partly backed
98.1% cleansing of ultrafine dust, 88.9% cleansing of sunscreen and 97.9% cleansing of impurities inside pores were confirmed (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22, individual differences exist).partly backed
It recorded a skin irritation index of 0.00 and provides a low irritation feel in use.partly backed
Containing 3 barrier protection ingredients, Derma-On, panthenol and betaine, it contributes to firming up the skin barrier the more you use it.partly backed
It is designed for dry and sensitive skin and has completed tests such as human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological and acne-prone skin suitability.partly backed
Dispense an appropriate amount of the product into your hand, rub it lightly on the face and body, then rinse clean. When showering, you may also use a soft bath sponge. After removing the water, apply plenty of moisturiser.partly backed
A touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than a poreoverstated
With microbubbles 6 times smaller than a pore (foaming bubble average 41 μm), smaller even than the fine pore average (50 μm), it cleanses even impurities inside pores that cannot be seen (some items are In vitro test results).overstated
80.6% improvement of the damaged barrier and a 29.7% increase in moisture were observed immediately after use, so it helps the skin stay moist and the barrier be strengthened even after cleansing (same test conditions).overstated
In addition, in the use evaluation, low irritation and cleansing related items such as overall cleansing power, removal of oiliness, rinsing without residue, suitability for sensitive skin, gentle rolling, low irritation and a feeling of protection during washing were confirmed at 100% satisfaction (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22).overstated
Having completed human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological, acne-prone skin suitability and paediatric skin tests, it is also suitable for sensitive skin and for washing children.no supporting source found
Having completed a paediatric skin test, it can also be used for washing our children.no supporting source found
AESTURA
Atobarrier 365 Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#10 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Official (Korean)
18 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support
Don't count on:
better hydration · firmer skin
Tests passed:
dermatologist check
See each claim
claims, checked
Why is it low in irritation? / With a blend of non-ionic·amino acid-based cleansing ingredients and touchless foam, friction is reduced, achieving low-irritation cleansing with a skin irritation index of 0.00.backed by evidence
For sensitive skin that gets irritated even during cleansing, a #TouchlessCleanser that rinses with foamplausible, not tested
The low friction of the touchless foam helps reduce friction irritation throughout the entire cleansing process (in vitro friction test).plausible, not tested
A barrier-protecting foaming cleanser with dense foam that effortlessly cleanses from pore impurities to excess oilplausible, not tested
Can it be used for morning cleansing? / Yes, with the touchless foaming cleanser, you can use it comfortably as a replacement for morning water cleansing.plausible, not tested
Touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than porespartly backed
With a touchless foaming cleanser, it protects the barrier of sensitive skin and minimizes irritation during cleansing.partly backed
Cleansing of 98.1% of ultrafine dust, 88.9% of sunscreen, and 97.9% of pore impurities was confirmed (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22, individual differences may exist).partly backed
It records a skin irritation index of 0.00, providing a low-irritation sensation.partly backed
Completed human skin non-irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatology, acne-prone skin suitability, and pediatric skin tests, making it suitable for sensitive skin and children's cleansing.partly backed
What skin types is it suitable for? / Designed for dry and sensitive skin, and completed tests such as human non-irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatology, and acne-prone skin suitability.partly backed
Can children use it? / Completed pediatric skin tests, so it can be used for our child's cleansing as well.partly backed
How effective is the cleansing? / Cleansing of 98.1% of ultrafine dust, 88.9% of sunscreen, and 97.9% of pore impurities was confirmed (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22).partly backed
With microbubbles 6 times smaller than pores (average foaming bubble 41 μm), even smaller than the average fine pore (50 μm), it cleans even invisible impurities inside pores (in vitro test results for some items).overstated
Immediately after use, an 80.6% improvement in damaged barrier and a 29.7% increase in moisture content were observed, helping to keep the skin moist and strengthen the barrier even after cleansing (same test conditions).overstated
Containing Derma-on·Panthenol·Betaine, three barrier-protecting ingredients, it contributes to strengthening the skin barrier the more you use it.no supporting source found
Weakly acidic foam cleanser, low-irritation foam cleanserno supporting source found
Also, in the usage evaluation, overall cleansing power, removal of oiliness, rinsing without residue, suitability for sensitive skin, smooth rolling, low irritation, and protective sensation during cleansing—all low-irritation and cleansing-related items—were confirmed to have 100% satisfaction (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22).nothing specific to check
FATION
NOSCA9 CLEANSING WATER
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#17 on the ingredient list), Sodium Heparin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract
Official (Korean)
3 claims checked
claims, checked
#WeaklyAcidicCleansing #UltrafineDustCleansing #SensitiveSkinCleanserpartly backed
Makeup and even ultrafine dust, only the impurities lifted right out! A one-step cleansing water for sensitive skinoverstated
How to use: when cleansing makeup and washing, dispense an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad, wipe along the grain of the skin, then rinse lightly with lukewarm water.nothing specific to check
Ma:nyo
Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#27 on the ingredient list), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Brand store Olive Young US Official (Korean)
4 claims checked
claims, checked
A deep cleansing product that melts away blackheads and sebum inside pores with 87% plant oil containing soybeanpartly backed
No.1 deep cleansing oil for blackheads and sebum inside poresoverstated
Global No.1 Pure Soybean Cleansing Oiloverstated
Soybean cleansing that empties without a gapoverstated
Lagom
Cellup Micro Cleansing Water
Key: Decyl Glucoside (#29 on the ingredient list), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Myristamine Oxide
Amazon Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
When cleansing point makeup, press lightly for about 10 seconds to melt the makeup, then wipe gently.backed by evidence
It is a no-wash type cleansing water that does not require a separate water rinse, but if needed you may finish with lukewarm water or do a light second cleanse.partly backed

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