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What is Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate?

Surfactant, emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate is an emulsifier that mixes oil and water into one texture.

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

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?

2 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.

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  • Product photo of CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

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    CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

    Key: Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate (#5 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

    Brand storeOfficial (Korean)
    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Using the built-in spatula, dispense an appropriate amount onto dry hands and face, cleanse as if massaging gently, then rinse off with lukewarm water.backed by evidence
    • For eye makeup with high staying power, we recommend leaving it on the eye area for 1-2 minutes to give the makeup enough time to melt, then massaging.plausible, not tested
    • A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheadsoverstated
    • Over 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 timesno supporting source found
  • Product photo of Rose Spa Cleansing Oil

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    Rose Spa Cleansing Oil

    It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate (#5 on the ingredient list), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

    Official (Korean)
    7 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration
    Don't count on:
    better barrier support
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • A fresh rinse with no residue feeling through proprietary 3-stage emulsification.partly backed
    • Makeup Removal Rate 93.50%partly backed
    • Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) reduction, 11.95% decreasepartly backed
    • Immediate Skin Hydration increase right after washing, 72.40% increasepartly backed
    • Primary Irritation Score on sensitive skin (Human Patch Test) 0.00 (Low Irritation)partly backed
    • Plant-derived polyglyceryl, ceramide and organic rose improve moisture and the barrier without skin irritation.overstated
    • Sunscreen Removal Rate 94.48%overstated