An emulsifier.
What it is
Steareth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol with a short ethoxylated chain. It is a low-HLB emulsifier usually paired with steareth-21.
Where it is used
Found in creams and lotions.
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 (247)
- Black Musk Body Lotion · The Body Shop
- Aloe Caring Roll-on Deodorant · The Body Shop
- Revolution Mood Switch Aura Highlight Trippin Pink · Revolution
- Lash Sensational® Sky High Tinted Primer · Maybelline
- Men+Care Invisible Dry Antitranspirante Roll On · Dove
- Antitranspirante Roll On Dermoaclarant · Dove
- Antitranspirante Roll On Invisible Dry · Dove
- Antitranspirante Roll On Pepino y Té Verde · Dove
- Antitranspirante Roll On Clear Tone · Dove
- Antitranspirante Roll On Original · Dove
- Men+Care Antitranspirante en barra Energy Dry · Dove
- Men+Care Antiperspirant Roll On Extra Fresh · Dove