Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 140 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from sorbitol, oleic acid and ethylene oxide. Mixes small amounts of oil into water.
What it does
Contains Polysorbate 80: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polysorbate 80: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polysorbate 80: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36902, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polysorbate 80
Palmolive
Crema corporal neutro balance
Lists fragrance, silicones
Ziaja
Crema facial pepino
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
Crest
Crest+scope complete
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - Sofort einziehende Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists silicones
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfood
Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Balea
Extra power mousse style & fix 4
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
procter & gamble
Fluocaril
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Gel de argán
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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