Ppg-5-Ceteth-20
Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A polypropylene glycol derivative (PPG-5-CETETH-20). Used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Ppg-5-Ceteth-20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ppg-5-Ceteth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78589, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ppg-5-Ceteth-20
L’Oréal
Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gommage beauté absolue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
got2b kleber spiking wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Garnier
Grow Strong 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mg
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Hydra Sensitive Gel douche sève de Bouleau (format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oreal Men Expert
L’Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Wake-up Effect Face Wash, 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Gel Lavant apaisant protecteur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Huile Lavante AP+
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante Relipidante Anti-irritations
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar surgras Douche-crème concentrée Anti-Dessèchement
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet Gel crème nettoyant anti-irritations
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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