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
Nivea
Fresh Ocean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
gel nettoyant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal Paris
Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Kit de brossage de dents
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Lingettes ultra-fraîches à l’eau nettoyante
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Loción Tónico Facial Matificante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Vichy
Masque minéral désaltérant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Colgate
Max White Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Man FRESH OCEAN 0% Aluminium (ACH) 48h Deo-Schutz Antibakteriell
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
Lists fragrance
Nivea
NIVEA Verzachtende Tonic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
NIVEA Waterproof Oogmake-Up Remover
Lists parabens
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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