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
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops - Serum Blush with Vitamin F
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PanOxyl
Oil Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Pantene
Oil replacement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Detangling Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Rare Beauty
Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara - Brown
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Deliplus
Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Revitalizing Hair & Scalp Conditioner for Men
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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