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Surfactant ingredient

Polysorbate 20

A mild, nonionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester used to solubilize oils and stabilize water-based formulas.

Also known as: tween 20

emulsifiersolubilizer

Benefits

  • ✓Solubilizes fragrance and oils into water-based formulas
  • ✓Stabilizes emulsions

No known watch-fors.

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

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 30 products
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Products with Polysorbate 20

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantExfoliant
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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
Age Focus Prime Double Effect AmpouleAmpoule
Isa Knox
Age Focus Prime Double Effect Ampoule
Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro SerumSerum
Neogen
Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Serum