Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 34 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, eye cream and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36471, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
bareMinerals
SMOOTHNESS Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
BOBBI BROWN
Soothing Cleansing Oil Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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