Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 285 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, mascara and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Polysorbate 60: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Polysorbate 60: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polysorbate 60: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79321, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polysorbate 60
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
sephora collection jelly melt lip tint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Serum+ Bump Dual Action Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shock, eau de glacier & menthe extrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cien
Skin foodies, loción hidratante
Lists fragrance
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Versed
Skin Soak Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Julep
So Appealing Wipe-Off Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
Soft BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Sun Bum
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
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