Ingredient · dataset v56
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A C10 polyglyceryl ester (capric acid), below the C12 fatty-ester bar; owner correction 2026-10-11 (it is C10, not C8). Round-2 2b, approved.
A C10 polyglyceryl ester below the flagged range.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Polyglyceryl ester
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Cleansers, Micellar waters
Cleansers (1)
Micellar waters (2)
- Avene Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1 200 ml
- COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400 ml
Related polyglyceryl ester
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate — No known trigger
- Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A C10 polyglyceryl ester (capric acid), below the C12 fatty-ester bar; owner correction 2026-10-11 (it is C10, not C8). Round-2 2b, approved.
Does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.