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Ingredient library / PEG-40 Stearate
Surfactant ingredient

PEG-40 Stearate

A PEG-40 ester of stearic acid used as a mild nonionic emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water cosmetic emulsions.

Also known as: polyethylene glycol 2000 monostearate

emulsifiersurfactant

Benefits

  • ✓Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in cleansers and moisturizers
  • ✓Improves texture and spreadability

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 7 products
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Products with PEG-40 Stearate

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
Cleanser
Klavuu
Pure Pearlsation Revitalizing Facial Cleansing Foam
White Lucent Gel CreamMoisturizer
Shiseido
White Lucent Gel Cream
Moisturizing CreamMoisturizer
Chifure
Moisturizing Cream
White Lucent Brightening Gel CreamMoisturizer
Shiseido
White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream
Volumizing Cream SupremeMoisturizer
Clé de Peau Beauté
Volumizing Cream Supreme