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
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond Ultimate
Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Fenty Skin
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Curél
Foaming Facial Wash
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
K18
FutureIQ™ biomimetic hair longevity serum
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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