Peg-40 Stearate
Peg-40 Stearate is an emulsifier — pEG-based emulsifier. It's found in 31 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
PEG-based emulsifier
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
31 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Peg-40 Stearate
Serums
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Theraplush Mother of Pearl Gift Set — Refillable Overnight Retinol Hand Repair Cream (Limited-Edition)
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream
5% Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment with Glycolic Acid
Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Hydrating Cleanser
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
Daily Hydration Lotion
Revitalift Natt 50ml Loreal
The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb with Peptide and Ceramide
Coconut Oil Formula
Supreme Screen SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Moisturizer and Primer
Sequin Supreme SPF 50 Glow-boosting Facial Sunscreen Moisturizer and Primer
2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream
L'Oreal Age Perfect Gold Rosy Nattkrem 50ml
Age Perfect Dagkrem 50ml Loreal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
Frequently asked questions
What does Peg-40 Stearate do in skincare?
PEG-based emulsifier
Is Peg-40 Stearate safe for sensitive skin?
Peg-40 Stearate is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Peg-40 Stearate?
31 products in our database contain Peg-40 Stearate. The highest-rated is Soft Services Theraplush Mother of Pearl Gift Set — Refillable Overnight Retinol Hand Repair Cream (Limited-Edition) scoring 8.1/9.8.
Can I use Peg-40 Stearate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.