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Polysorbate 20
In cosmetic formulas, Polysorbate 20 helps remove dirt and oil, and also keeps oil and water blended together.
Safety status
- Fungal acneAvoidSee the fungal acne checker →
What does Polysorbate 20 do in a formula?
Polysorbate 20 helps remove dirt and oil, and also keeps oil and water blended together.
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansBeauty reading & sources
Cosmetic ingredient reviews (1)
Ingredient function, formulation and safety background from cosmetic-science publishers. Industry affiliation is disclosed below.
- Polysorbate 20 - Cosmetics Info
CosmeticsInfo · Personal Care Products Council
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient education; not a government approval.
Beauty articles & blogs (8)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- AHA Exfoliant Pad Review: Nip+Fab, philosophy, Arcona and Pixi | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Bondi Sands Gradual Tan Comparison and Review | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Choosing retinol products: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Cleansing Make-up Remover Wipe Review: Bioderma, Philosophy, Neutrogena, Burt’s Bees, Wotnot | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Good Molecules’ “Nothing to Hide” Ingredient Lists: A Critique | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Paula’s Choice Skincare: Best Products | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Pixi Glow Tonic review | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- The Science of Hair Products: Shampoo and Conditioner | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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Research papers (2)
Related papers naming this ingredient in their title or in a beauty-relevant abstract passage. Laboratory, clinical and exposure studies have different scopes; these links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Micellar solubility and co-solubilization of fragrance raw materials in sodium dodecyl sulfate and polysorbate 20 surfactant systems.
International journal of cosmetic science · 2025
- Wetting and adhesion evaluation of cosmetic ingredients and products: correlation of in vitro-in vivo contact angle measurements.
International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Polysorbate 20 in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- Polysorbate 20 in INKEEDecoder
Commercial ingredient explainer directory, formerly INCIDecoder · matched to its publisher index; claims not independently reviewed.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 79318. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
What kinds of products contain Polysorbate 20?
Real brands and product categories from the 8 decoded products listing Polysorbate 20 — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
8 of 7,133 decoded products list this ingredient. Count calculated on (UTC). Counts describe our recorded labels, which may differ from current packaging; the public product list can be smaller than the decoded catalog.
How we collect ingredient listsProduct categories
shampoos (1), cleansers (1), exfoliants (1)
Based on those categories, Polysorbate 20 shows up mostly in rinse-off products (3 of 3 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Which products contain Polysorbate 20?
All 3 →3 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
1–1 / 3
About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 79318) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.