PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate
What PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate is & what it does
PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate is a polyethylene glycol derivative of glyceryl stearate, a non-ionic ingredient used in water-based formulas. It is generally used as an emulsifier, thickener, and texture modifier, helping stabilize blends and give body to gels and cleansers. It appears in a few products here. No concerns are flagged for it in this data.
What is PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate?
PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate is a polyethylene glycol derivative of glyceryl stearate, a non-ionic formulation ingredient. It is used in water-based products.
What does PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate do in a formula?
It is generally used as an emulsifier, thickener, and texture modifier, helping stabilize blends and add body to gels and cleansers. It is not a UV filter.
Is PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate safe?
It is widely used and generally considered well tolerated, with no concerns flagged in this data. It functions as a formulation helper rather than an active.
Sunscreens with PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Éclat Natural Skincare Mineral Sunscreen (Spf 50)
79/100
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Éclat Natural Skincare
Eclat Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50 Sunblock
49/100
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Clabane Skin Care Protect And Refine Face Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 30
49/100