Peg-8 Stearate
Peg-8 Stearate is a humectant and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 9 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A PEG ester of stearic acid. Keeps oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Peg-8 Stearate: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-8 Stearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-8 Stearate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-8 Stearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77398, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-8 Stearate
Mario Badescu
Botanical Facial Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Orange Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
Lists parabens, silicones
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