Humectant ingredient

Fructose

A simple monosaccharide sugar used in cosmetics as a humectant to attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Also known as: fruit sugar, d-fructose, levulose

humectantskin-conditioning

Benefits

  • Attracts moisture to the skin via hydroxyl groups
  • Contributes to natural moisturizing factor (NMF)-like hydration

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryHumectant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 15 products
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Products with Fructose

Glow Tonic Exfoliating TonerToner
Pixi
Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
Serum
Clarins
Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate
Moisturizer
Goodal
Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Cream
Moisturizer
Round Lab
Mugwort Calming Cream
Time Revolution Primestem 100 CreamMoisturizer
Missha
Time Revolution Primestem 100 Cream
Moisturizer
Bring Green
Bamboo Hyalu Hydrating Cream