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 21, 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
Nivea
Nivea Black & White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
NIVEA Double Effect Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nivea Invisible For Black & White Clear Anti-transpirant Bille
Lists fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Squalane Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
unilever
Willi gar 150 oxyg sensib
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
www.THEORDINARY.COM
Lists silicones
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