Glycogen
What Glycogen is & what it does
A polysaccharide used as a humectant and conditioning agent that hydrates and helps energize the look of tired skin. It leaves a smooth, refreshed feel.
What does Glycogen do in skincare?
Glycogen is a polysaccharide used in skincare mainly as a hydrating and conditioning ingredient. It can act like a humectant, helping the skin surface feel moisturized and smooth. In most formulas it plays a supporting role alongside other actives.
Is Glycogen safe?
Glycogen is used topically in cosmetics as a conditioning ingredient and is generally considered well tolerated on the skin. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities are possible, so a patch test can help when trying a new product. It is intended for external use only.
Is Glycogen vegan?
Glycogen can be obtained from different sources, including animal-derived and biotechnological or plant-based routes, so its origin is not guaranteed to be vegan. If a vegan formulation matters to you, it is best to confirm the source with the brand. Checking explicit vegan labeling is the most reliable way to be sure.
Sunscreens with Glycogen
We rate 18 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Typology A51 - Day Cream For Multiple Signs Of Aging SPF 50 3% Peptide Complex
93/100
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Ajanta Pharma Ltd Sunstop Gold Sunscreen SPF 55
89/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Face Fluid SPF 50+
88/100
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Frezyderm Ac-norm Sun Screen Fluid Tinted SPF 50+
88/100
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Gerovital Must Have Moisturizing Cream SPF 15
84/100
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LANEIGE Watery Sun Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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MALIN + GOETZ SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
82/100
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BIOSSANCE Squalane + Daily Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen
81/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Tinted Face Cream SPF 50+
79/100
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Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness UV Sunscreen Mild Milk SPF 50+ Pa+++
78/100