PEG-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid

PEG-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-2 STEARAMIDE CARBOXYLIC ACID
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number90453-59-1
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lip Stains 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid do in skincare?
PEG-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid 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-2 Stearamide Carboxylic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip stains (100% of its uses).

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