PEG-75 Stearate
What PEG-75 Stearate is & what it does
PEG-75 Stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid, a fatty acid. It is commonly used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a surfactant and emulsifier that helps blend oil and water phases and gives products a smooth, even texture.
Is PEG-75 Stearate safe?
PEG-75 Stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid that is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels found in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It functions on the surface of the skin and is mainly used to help blend ingredients.
What does PEG-75 Stearate do in skincare?
PEG-75 Stearate acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping oil and water components mix into a stable, uniform product. This contributes to a smooth, even texture in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
Is PEG-75 Stearate natural or synthetic?
PEG-75 Stearate is a synthetic ingredient, made by combining stearic acid with polyethylene glycol. While the stearic acid portion can be plant- or animal-derived, the finished ingredient is processed and not considered a naturally occurring substance.
Sunscreens with PEG-75 Stearate
We rate 78 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Pharmaceris Capilar & Sun Protect Spf 50+
94/100
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Pharmaceris S Capilar Protect Protection Cream SPF 50+ PPD 30
94/100
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Pharmaceris Hydro-lipid (SPF 50+) Body Lotion
94/100
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Dermacol CC Sun Shield SPF 50
93/100
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Joylab Aqua Sun-day SPF 50+ Pa++++
92/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen
91/100
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Gerovital Crema Nuantatoare SPF 50
91/100
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Gerovital H3 Derma+ Sun Expert Spf 50 Natural Teinted
91/100
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Farmec gerovital
Farmec Romania Gerovitak H3 Erma+ Sun SPF 50 Kids
87/100
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Deliplus Cream Potectora Anti-Manchas SPF 50+
86/100