Poloxamer 338

Poloxamer 338 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 29 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLOXAMER 338
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence29 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches90

Used in

Eyeshadows 17.2%Serums 13.8%General Moisturizers 10.3%Blushes 6.9%Body Lotions 6.9%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 3.4%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 338 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 338 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Poloxamer 338?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eyeshadows (17.2% of its uses).

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