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 22, 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
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Gro-Pro Nourishing Lash Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Aussie
HAIR INSURANCE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hawaiian Silky
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
hello
Lists fragrance
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Hello Mouth Wash
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
HiSmile
HismileTeeth Brightening V34 Colour Corrector Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance
Aussie
INSTANT FREEZE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Aussie
INSTANT VOLUME HAIR SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
Lists fragrance
joelle monet-Ageless Moisturizer renew & revive
Lists retinoid
La Roche-Posay
La Roche Posay Effaclar Eau Micellaire 400ML (hygiene)
Lists fragrance
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Buxom
Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ole Henriksen
Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
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