A non-ionic emulsifier.
What it is
Laureth-7 is lauryl alcohol ethoxylated with an average of 7 ethylene oxide units. It acts as an emulsifier and is often part of ready-made thickener blends.
Where it is used
Found in gels, serums and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (188)
- Vitamin C Brightening / Moisturizing Body Lotion · Skin by Zaron
- Revolution Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sleeping Mask · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Strawberry Whipped Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Skin C The Glow 12.5% Vitamin C Brightening Serum · Revolution
- RADIANT LIFT CONCEALER · Max Factor
- Mastertouch Concealer · Max Factor
- Eyes To Mesmerise Trio · Charlotte Tilbury
- Easy Summer Eye Glow Secrets Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Summer Glow Look + Feeling Makeup Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dreamy Glowing Eye, Lip & Cheek Kit – Cream Eyeshadow & Lip And Cheek Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Ultimate Pillow Talk Kit: Pillow Talk Makeup Look · Charlotte Tilbury
- Pillow Talk – Eyes To Mesmerise · Charlotte Tilbury