Snapshot
- Overview
- Helps balms and creams stay thick with a smooth, plush glide.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Emulsifier
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is an ethoxylated pentaerythritol tetrastearate that acts as a nonionic emulsifier and structurant. It builds viscosity, stabilizes emulsions, and improves glide in creams, balms, and liquid makeup.
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Our take
Is PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good as an effective nonionic emulsifier and structurant that improves slip and emulsion stability, with a low incidence of irritation in most users. Very sensitive skin may experience mild discomfort at high concentrations or alongside other surfactants, which is enough to keep it from a higher tier.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Delivers smooth glide and a plush feel, helping products apply evenly. Improves formula integrity so textures remain consistent over time.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in rich moisturizers, primers, and liquid foundations to build structure and polish. Also appears in creams and balms to maintain stability and a refined finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered safe in typical cosmetic concentrations with low irritation potential. Patch testing is advisable for highly reactive skin or complex formulations. No widely recognized cosmetic regulatory restrictions.
Products with PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
