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
Oral B
oral b complete
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B 123 Fresh Mint Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B Complete - Extra Blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Hello
Peace out, plaque Antigingivitis/antiplaque mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Crest
Plus Complete Extra Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
rael beauty collagen plump and smooth facial sheet masks
Lists fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Lavilin
Roll-On Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DedCool
Room + Linen Spray in Mochi Milk
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
muji
Savon liquide à la glycèrine, bois d’agrume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Sheer Moisture Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
SkinActive Contorno Occhi Illuminante
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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