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 21, 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
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydration Boost Serum with Colloidal Oatmeal + Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
fresh
Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Intense Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Lumē
Whole Body Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Kristin Ess
Workable Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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