Laureth-50
Laureth-50 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LAURETH-50 |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9002-92-0 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Eyeshadows 40%Mascaras 40%Eyeliners 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Laureth-50 do in skincare?
- Laureth-50 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Laureth-50 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Laureth-50?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeshadows (40% of its uses).
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