PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-15 GLYCERYL STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Mascaras 66.7%Facial Treatments 16.7%General Moisturizers 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate do in skincare?
PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (66.7% of its uses).

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