PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-200 GLYCERYL STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number51158-08-8
Prevalence18 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Mascaras 88.9%Body Washes 5.6%Shampoos 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate do in skincare?
PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-200 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-200 Glyceryl Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (88.9% of its uses).

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