Ingredient · dataset v56
Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
An ether (not an ester) of lauryl alcohol; the chain is locked behind an ether bond. Round-3 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Ether
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Micellar waters
Micellar waters (1)
Related ether
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: An ether (not an ester) of lauryl alcohol; the chain is locked behind an ether bond. Round-3 2b, approved.
Does Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether feed Malassezia?
No known link: Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether 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.
Check a full list containing Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.