PoreWise Ingredient
POLYSORBATE 20
Public databasePOLYSORBATE 20
POLYSORBATE 20 is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester of lauric acid. It solubilises oils into water, and it is the usual choice when a fragrance or a single oil has to stay dissolved in a clear liquid. POLYSORBATE 20 appears in 13 products, most often around number 12 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- POLYSORBATE 20
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
POLYSORBATE 20 appears on 13 product ingredient lists, most often around number 12; its highest position is number 5 of 8.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | Paula's Choice | 5 of 8 |
| Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | CeraVe | 6 of 37 |
| Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | The Ordinary | 7 of 15 |
| Daily Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 8 of 25 |
| Gentle Foaming Cleanser | Cetaphil | 9 of 12 |
| CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment | Paula's Choice | 11 of 53 |
| Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 | The Ordinary | 12 of 23 |
| AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary | 18 of 24 |
| Hyaluronic Acid Booster | Paula's Choice | 20 of 22 |
| 10% Niacinamide Booster | Paula's Choice | 23 of 27 |
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 23 of 24 |
| Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream (Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid) | Neutrogena | 23 of 31 |
| Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary | 34 of 42 |
Common questions
- What does POLYSORBATE 20 do in skincare?
- POLYSORBATE 20 is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester of lauric acid. It solubilises oils into water, and it is the usual choice when a fragrance or a single oil has to stay dissolved in a clear liquid.
- Where does POLYSORBATE 20 sit in these formulas?
- POLYSORBATE 20 appears in 13 products; highest on the list is number 5 of 8, in SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.
- Which products contain POLYSORBATE 20?
- Products that contain POLYSORBATE 20: SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Skin Renewing Retinol Serum, Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment. Plus 7 more.