The ingredient, explained
Laureth 10
Laureth-10 is an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol surfactant. Its name identifies an average of ten ethylene glycol units, distinguishing it from other Laureth grades used in formulas.
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What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: CIR published assessment: Alkyl PEG ethers ↗
A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.
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A closer look
What the research shows
We have not yet published a checked study for this exact ingredient. This is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that research does not exist or that the ingredient is ineffective.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- Laureth 10
Sources for this ingredient record
- CIR published assessment: Alkyl PEG ethers ↗ · Recorded Sep 30, 2026
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026
