Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
What Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate is & what it does
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier and co-surfactant that helps blend oil and water gently. It supports skin-friendly, stable textures.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate safe in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and is used as a gentle, non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant. It is an ester made from glycerin and lauric acid and is often chosen for milder formulas. Those with sensitive skin can patch test a new product as a precaution.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate do in skincare?
It works mainly as an emulsifier, helping oil and water blend into a stable cream, lotion, or cleansing formula. It also has mild surfactant and cleansing properties. Polyglyceryl esters like this are often used in formulas aiming for a gentle, naturally derived feel.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate vegan?
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate is made from glycerin and lauric acid, both of which are commonly plant-derived, so it is often suitable for vegan formulas. However, lauric acid and glycerin can in principle come from animal or plant sources, so the source depends on the supplier. A brand's vegan claim is the most reliable confirmation.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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D'ALBA PIEDMONT Waterfull Cover Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++
90/100
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Teratu Beauty New Tinted Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
83/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Adult Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Kids & Baby Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Riversol SPF 40 Weightless Body Sunscreen
69/100
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Prequel Solar Shade Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Pa++++
69/100
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Hello Sunday The One That's A Serum SPF 45 Hydrating Serum
69/100
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First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk SPF 45
69/100
- Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum Spf 40 66/100