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Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.

Skin conditioning
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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

N--1-Oxododecyl--L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Skin conditioning
A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

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What the research shows

Human topical research

2% PLG reduced retinol-induced erythema versus vehicle in a five-day occlusive patch experiment; four-week use study also found better tolerance.

What this does not tell us

Retinol irritation model, not general anti-aging efficacy. Patch sample 18; later use-study sample unspecified.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 38628085 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

N--1-Oxododecyl--L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester

INCI name on ingredient lists
PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

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