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KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.

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Glycereth-20

Korean: 글리세레스-20 · Functions: humectant, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Glycereth-20

Arencia Deep Water Surge Soothing Cream Serum

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Dr.Belmeur Niacinamide TXA Dark Spot Serum Serum · £8.99

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Also listed as

Glycereth-20 글리세레스-20

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glycereth-20 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Glycereth-20 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Glycereth-20 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Glycereth-20 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: humectant, viscosity controlling.

What is Glycereth-20 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 글리세레스-20.

Which K-beauty products contain Glycereth-20?

2 products we checked list it, for example Arencia Deep Water Surge Soothing Cream, Dr.Belmeur Niacinamide TXA Dark Spot Serum.