Peg-45m
Peg-45m is a humectant ingredient. It’s in 59 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A polyethylene glycol derivative (PEG-45M). Used to hold water in the product and on skin.
What it does
Contains Peg-45m: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76914, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-45m
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hair Defense 2-in-1 Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sakura Bloom Soap
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dimension by Lux Olio di Avocado
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Men +Care Limpeza Refrescante com 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Taffy 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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