PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 122 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number68389-70-8
Prevalence122 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

General Moisturizers 25.4%Serums 20.5%Eye Moisturizers 8.2%Sunscreens 6.6%Body Lotions 4.9%Face Primers 3.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate 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-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25.4% of its uses).

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