A polyethylene glycol used as a humectant and solvent.
What it is
PEG-8 is a short polyethylene glycol; the number indicates the average chain length. It attracts water and dissolves other ingredients.
Where it is used
Toothpastes, gels, creams and hair products.
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.
PEG ingredients are permitted in EU cosmetics.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (432)
- MIRACLE PREP 3IN1 BEAUTY PROTECT PRIMER · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Primer 3 in 1: base protettiva antismog e luci blu · Max Factor
- Correttore Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- RADIANT LIFT CONCEALER · Max Factor
- Blueberry Sensitive Mascara · Lumene
- HERKKÄ Soothing Cleansing Milk · Lumene
- Soothing Cleansing Milk · Lumene
- Blueberry Sensitive Volume Mascara · Lumene
- Bright Eyes Under Eye Concealer · Lumene
- Natural Glow Bronzer · Lumene
- Natural Glow Blush · Lumene
- Stay Length Mascara · Lumene