Ingredient · INCI listed
Gluconolactone
A polyhydroxy acid that exfoliates gently because its large molecule stays near the surface, while doubling as a humectant and antioxidant. That mildness makes it the acid of choice for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
14 products
exfoliants
Typical pairing
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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In the catalog
Gluconolactone by the numbers.
The DermFND database tracks 76 products formulated with gluconolactone, most often in exfoliants (19 products) but also across serums and toners. Formulations carrying it score 75/100 on average (well above the catalog norm); the strongest is Torriden BALANCEFUL Toner Pad at 85/100.
Of those, 21 products score 80 or higher in our analysis. It co-occurs most with Niacinamide (27 shared formulas) and Salicylic Acid (23 shared formulas). The median price of a gluconolactone product here is $26.
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