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Surfactant ingredient

PEG-100 Stearate

A high-polyethylene-glycol-chain ester of stearic acid used as a mild, nonionic emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water cosmetic emulsions.

emulsifiersurfactant

Benefits

  • ✓Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • ✓Improves spreadability and texture of creams and lotions

Watch for

  • ⚠PEG compounds may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities; well-managed in modern manufacturing
At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 27 products
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Products with PEG-100 Stearate

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
Triple Retinol Repair SerumSerum
Some By Mi
Triple Retinol Repair Serum
Timetreasure Honorstige CreamMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige Cream
Red Ginseng Daily Defense CreamMoisturizer
Donginbi
Red Ginseng Daily Defense Cream
Age Focus Prime Double Effect AmpouleAmpoule
Isa Knox
Age Focus Prime Double Effect Ampoule
Snail Repairing CreamMoisturizer
Secret Key
Snail Repairing Cream