PoreWise Ingredient
PEG-40 STEARATE
Public databasePEG-40 STEARATE
PEG-40 STEARATE is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid with about 40 ethylene oxide units. Water-soluble, it emulsifies or solubilises a small amount of oil into water. PEG-40 STEARATE appears in 4 products, most often around number 25 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- PEG-40 STEARATE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
PEG-40 STEARATE appears on 4 product ingredient lists, most often around number 25; its highest position is number 4 of 24.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 4 of 24 |
| Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | CeraVe | 7 of 37 |
| RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA | Paula's Choice | 25 of 36 |
| Rich Hydrating Cream | Cetaphil | 28 of 33 |
Common questions
- What does PEG-40 STEARATE do in skincare?
- PEG-40 STEARATE is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid with about 40 ethylene oxide units. Water-soluble, it emulsifies or solubilises a small amount of oil into water.
- Where does PEG-40 STEARATE sit in these formulas?
- PEG-40 STEARATE appears in 4 products; highest on the list is number 4 of 24, in Hydrating Facial Cleanser.
- Which products contain PEG-40 STEARATE?
- Products that contain PEG-40 STEARATE: Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Skin Renewing Retinol Serum, RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA, Rich Hydrating Cream.