Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 15 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A polyethylene glycol derivative (PEG-20). Used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78048, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Yeux et Cils
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Baume AP+
Body lotion · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
lipikar baume ap+m
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
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