Common Name(s): Tocopheryl glucoside
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides water-soluble vitamin e antioxidant protection for aqueous cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: Used to incorporate vitamin e antioxidant activity into water-based formulas where standard tocopherol is insoluble.
How It Works: Glucose conjugation makes vitamin e water-soluble; the glucoside bond is cleaved by skin glucosidases releasing free tocopherol; additionally, the glucoside itself may have brightening activity via inhibition of melanin transfer.
Typically Found In: Water-based anti-aging serums,brightening products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,skin conditioning agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Vitamin e tocopherol (plant-derived) conjugated with glucose from plant fermentation; naturally derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,niacinamide,ferulic acid,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Tocopheryl glucoside provides vitamin e activity in an aqueous-compatible form; skin glucosidases hydrolyze the glucoside releasing active tocopherol; additionally has been studied for melanin transfer inhibition similar to arbutin.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary