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
bPerfect
Melted Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Henkel
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mixsoon
PDRN Collagen Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Mixsoon
Peptide Cica Hyal-Shot
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Sugarmint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Anti-Aging Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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