Peg-8
Peg-8 is an emulsifier — pEG-based emulsifier. It's found in 73 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
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)
73 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Peg-8
Serums
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See all masks →Moisturisers
See all moisturisers →Top products with Peg-8
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Benefiance Eye Cream Set
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Peptides
The Deep Purifying Mask for Cleansing and Hydration
Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with Avocado & Hyaluronic Acid
Crème antirides pour le visage Vrai
Capture Totale Intensive Essence Lotion
Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask
Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
Крем для рук питательный Интенсивное Восстановление
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisture Surge™ Overnight Face Mask to Hydrate + Plump
Propolis Energy Active Ampule
The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Sheet Mask for Hydration and Plumping
Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 to even tone and fight photoaging with Peptides and Vitamin E 50
The Rejuvenating Eye Cream for Wrinkles & Fine Lines
Frequently asked questions
What does Peg-8 do in skincare?
PEG-based emulsifier
Is Peg-8 safe for sensitive skin?
Peg-8 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-8?
73 products in our database contain Peg-8. The highest-rated is Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Peg-8 every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.