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Ingredient library / PEG-8 Stearate
Surfactant ingredient

PEG-8 Stearate

A PEG-8 ester of stearic acid used as a mild nonionic emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in face creams and lotions.

emulsifiersurfactant

Benefits

  • ✓Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in creams and moisturizers
  • ✓Improves 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.

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Products with PEG-8 Stearate

Ultra Facial CreamMoisturizer
Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream