Peg-8
Peg-8 is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 144 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, conditioner and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Polyethylene glycol with an average of 8 units. A liquid that holds water and dissolves other ingredients.
What it does
Contains Peg-8: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-8: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77303, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-8
Auchan
Dentifrice Bicarbonate
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice enfant multi-fruits 6 ans et +
Lists fragrance
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Repare & Protège Novamin
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Sensibilité Gencives Blancheur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Men
Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% Aluminium
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea men
Déodorant bille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
dove deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Original Protection 48h 40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove men care stick clean comfort 50 m
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Dove original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Powder
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Dove Women Sheer Cool
Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Apple Blossom & Mango Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Sensodyne
Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Freeman cucumber peel off mask
Lists drying alcohol
Nivea Men
Fresh Active 0%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
nivea men
Fresh Ocean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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