Steareth-10
Steareth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, refatting agent. It is used in 30 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | STEARETH-10 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9005-00-9 (Generic) / 13149-86-5 |
| Prevalence | 30 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 30%Eye Moisturizers 13.3%Facial Treatments 10%Day Moisturizers 6.7%Face Cleansers 6.7%Face Primers 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Steareth-10 do in skincare?
- Steareth-10 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, refatting agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Steareth-10?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (30% of its uses).
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