Ingredient · INCI listed
Pentylene Glycol
A multifunctional humectant and preservative-booster that hydrates while improving formula stability. A common, well-tolerated supporting ingredient.
Data summary
Products containing
6
Most common in
2 products
serums
Typical pairing
Glycerin
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In the catalog
Pentylene Glycol by the numbers.
The DermFND database tracks 6 products formulated with pentylene glycol, most often in serums (2 products) but also across treatments and moisturizers. Formulations carrying it score 73/100 on average (above the catalog norm); the strongest is Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation at 82/100.
It co-occurs most with Glycerin (2 shared formulas) and Niacinamide (2 shared formulas). The median price of a pentylene glycol product here is $33.
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