PEG-4 Dilaurate
What PEG-4 Dilaurate is & what it does
PEG-4 Dilaurate is a polyethylene glycol ester of lauric acid used as a surfactant and emulsifier. In cosmetic formulas it helps blend oil and water phases and can act as a mild cleansing or solubilizing agent. Its dual affinity for oil and water makes it useful for stabilizing emulsions.
What does PEG-4 Dilaurate do in skincare?
PEG-4 Dilaurate acts as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic formulas. It helps blend oil and water phases and can support mild cleansing or solubilizing of ingredients. Its main job is to keep a product stable and uniform.
Is PEG-4 Dilaurate safe?
PEG-4 Dilaurate is a commonly used cosmetic emulsifier and is generally considered acceptable at typical formulation levels. As with many surfactants, very high amounts are more relevant to formulators than everyday users. If you have specific sensitivities, reviewing the full ingredient list is helpful.
Is PEG-4 Dilaurate natural or synthetic?
PEG-4 Dilaurate is a synthetic ingredient made by combining polyethylene glycol with lauric acid. The lauric acid portion can be sourced from plant oils, but the ingredient as a whole is processed and synthetic in nature. It is engineered for consistent emulsifying performance.
Sunscreens with PEG-4 Dilaurate
We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:
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Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF 20
79/100
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Novology SPF 50 Pa ++++ Tinted Sunscreen
78/100
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Olay Regenerist Cc Cream Spf 15 Moisturiser
72/100
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Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 Pa+++ Ultra Matte Lotion Sunscreen
71/100
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Olay Total Effects Bb Cream Moisturiser Foundation Spf 15 Fair
70/100
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Jafra Radiance Foundation Broad Spectrum Spf 20
69/100
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Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Moisturiser Cream Spf 20
68/100
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Olay Natural White Miracle Fairness BB Cream Fair SPF 15
63/100
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Jafra Gold Dynamics Skin Boosting Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
60/100
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Skinella Camu Camu SPF 40+ Sunscreen
55/100