Steareth-20
Steareth-20 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 115 products on Poliage, most often eye cream, exfoliant and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Steareth-20: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Steareth-20: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Steareth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78992, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Steareth-20
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
even tone moisturising cream
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Extra Fresh 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Gommage pieds
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Invisible men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
unilever
Invisibledry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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