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 23, 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
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide 400ml
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide Hydratant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
Listerine FreshBurst PocketPaks
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Locked in Strong Hold Twist & Braid Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Rituals
Miracle Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Oral B
Oral B 1 2 3 Extra fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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