Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 599 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, body wash and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from sorbitol, lauric acid and ethylene oxide. Mixes small amounts of oil into water.
What it does
Contains Polysorbate 20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polysorbate 20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79318, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polysorbate 20
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Nottregona
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops - Serum Blush with Vitamin F
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Ocean glow mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Bath & Body Works
Ocean Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thayers
Oil Balancing Jelly Toner for Oily Skin
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Oil to Foam Total Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Buttah Skin
Oil-Free Hyaluronic Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Olive Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
On A Cloud Baobab Oil Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Deliplus
Ondas Surfing 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thayers
Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Pantene
Pantene Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Conditioner|Balsam Rinse Off or Leave-On
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Papaya Paradise Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
passionfruit sol foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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