Isoceteth-20
Isoceteth-20 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 37 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Isoceteth-20: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Isoceteth-20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isoceteth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76731, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Isoceteth-20
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
The Ordinary
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
Anti-transpirant pure invisible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Nivea
Black & White Invisible Anti Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Black and White Invisible
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Btata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
The Ordinary
Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Facial Pads with Witch Hazel
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Fresh Power
Lists fragrance
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea Men
Invisible for Black & White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 5% + HA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Nivea anti-transpirant Invisible for black & White 48h Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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