C11-15 Pareth-40
C11-15 Pareth-40 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains C11-15 Pareth-40: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C11-15 Pareth-40: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31761, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C11-15 Pareth-40
Carex
Cussons carex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Grüne Banane und Bambusmilch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Kokosnuss & Sheabutter
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Mango
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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