Sorbitan Oleate
Sorbitan Oleate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 138 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, moisturizer and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Sorbitan oleate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Sorbitan Oleate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitan Oleate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38181, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sorbitan Oleate
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Collagen Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COOLA
Face Sunscreen Lotion - White Tea
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Pacifica
Flower Fix Bi-Phase Hydrating Oil Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
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