Peg-40 Stearate
Peg-40 Stearate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 32 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, cleanser and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A polyethylene glycol derivative (PEG-40). Used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Peg-40 Stearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Stearate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76904, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-40 Stearate
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Null
septona
Lists fragrance
Eucerin
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
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