Fructose
INCI: Fructose · CAS: 57-48-7
Simple fruit sugar used as a mild humectant to attract water to skin. Effective at low levels but less common than glycerin or sugar alcohols.
ComedogenicDescribes any ingredient, cosmetic, or skincare product that tends to clog pores. Scored 0 (non-comedogenic) to 5 (highly likely to clog pores).
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IrritancyRefers to the state or quality of being irritating, provoking annoyance, or causing physical discomfort. Scored 0 (well tolerated) to 5 (likely to irritate sensitive skin).
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EWGThe Environmental Working Group operates the EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database, which evaluates the safety of tens of thousands of personal care products. Scored 0–10 based on hazard level: 0–2 low hazard, 3–6 moderate, 7–10 high.
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Functions
humectant
Functions in a formula
- humectant
Suitable for skin types
- Normal
- Dry
Also listed as
D-Fructose · Fruit Sugar · Levulose
Our matcher recognises all of these names automatically.
This page is continuously reviewed. Last updated 7/1/2026.
Informational only - not medical advice. See methodology.