✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with P

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PEG-12 Laurate

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-120

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-120 Distearate

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

A thickener and emulsifier derived from glucose and oleic acid.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

A thickening agent and emulsifier used to increase viscosity and stabilize formulations.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate

A thickening agent and emulsifier used to increase viscosity and stabilize formulations.

PEG-135/VA/VINYL CAPROLACTAM COPOLYMER

A film-forming agent that can provide hold and texture to formulations.

PEG-14

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Peg-14 Dimethicone

A silicone derivative that provides a smooth feel and conditioning.

PEG-14 Dimethicone

A silicone-based conditioning agent that can improve skin feel and texture.

Peg-14m

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or humectant.

PEG-14M

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-15 CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

Peg-15 Cocamine

A surfactant and emulsifier derived from coconut oil.

PEG-15 Cocamine

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-15 Cocopolyamine

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Peg-15 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps condition the skin.

PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

PEG-15 Hydroxystearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

PEG-15 JOJOBA ACID

An emulsifier and emollient derived from jojoba oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-15 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE

A crosslinking agent used in polymer formulations to create films or gels.

PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

A silicone-based conditioning agent that can improve skin feel and texture.

Peg-150

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or emulsifier.

PEG-150

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Peg-150 Distearate

A thickener and emulsifier used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150 distearate

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150 Distearate

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150 DISTEARATE

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl

A thickener and emulsifier.

Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

A thickener and emulsifier used to create stable emulsions.

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

A thickening agent and emulsifier used to increase viscosity and stabilize formulations.

PEG-150 Pentaerythrtyl Tetrastearate

A thickening agent and emulsifier used to increase viscosity and stabilize formulations.

Peg-150 Stearate

A thickener and emulsifier used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150 Stearate

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150 STEARATE

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-150/​Decyl Alcohol/​Smdi Copolymer

A film-forming agent that can provide hold and texture to formulations.

PEG-16

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

PEG-16 CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-16 CASTOR OIL DIOLEATE

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-16 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides

An emollient and emulsifier derived from macadamia oil, used to soften skin and blend ingredients.

PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES

An emollient and emulsifier derived from macadamia oil, used to soften skin and blend ingredients.

PEG-16 Soy Sterol

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from soy sterols.

PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-160M

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-175 Diisostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-18 CASTOR OIL DIOLEATE

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/​Cocoate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

Peg-180

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or emulsifier.

PEG-180 BISPOLYLACTIDE

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-2 Caprylylamine

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-2 Cocamide

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 Cocamine

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-2 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 Laurate

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 STEARAMIDE CARBOXYLIC ACID

A surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-2 Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

PEG-2 STEARATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

Peg-20

A polyethylene glycol used as an emulsifier or surfactant.

PEG-20

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

PEG-20 (Esters)

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

PEG-20 CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-20 glyceryl isostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps condition the skin.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps condition the skin.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Trioleate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRISOSTEARATE

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Tristearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

PEG-20 hydrogenated castor oil

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

PEG-20 hydrogenated castor oil triisostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps blend oil and water.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

An emulsifier and thickening agent used to stabilize formulations and improve texture.

PEG-20 Phytosterol

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from plant sterols.

Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from coconut oil and sorbitan.

PEG-20 sorbitan cocoate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate

An emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water ingredients.

Peg-20 Stearate

An emulsifier that helps mix oil and water ingredients in formulations.

PEG-20 Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water and soften the skin.

PEG-20 TSUBAKIATE GLYCERIDES

An emulsifier and emollient derived from camellia oil, used to blend oil and water and soften skin.

PEG-200

A thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

PEG-200 Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-200 CASTOR OIL

An emulsifier and surfactant derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.

Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps condition the skin.

PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-200 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-200 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

An emulsifier and emollient derived from hydrogenated palm oil.

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-20M

Thickener that increases the viscosity of formulations.

PEG-22 DIMETHACRYLATE

Cross-linking agent used in polymer formation.

PEG-22/​Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps mix oil and water.

PEG-220

Thickener that increases the viscosity of formulations.

PEG-225 Distearate

Emulsifier and thickener used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate

Emulsifier and emollient that helps mix oil and water and softens skin.

peg-23m

A thickening agent.

Peg-23m

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or humectant.

PEG-23M

Thickener that increases the viscosity of formulations.

PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-240/​Hdi Copolymer Bis- Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

Peg-240/​Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

A film-former and emulsifier that improves product texture and stability.

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-240/​Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-240/​HDI/​Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-240/Hdicopolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Emulsifier and film-former that helps stabilize formulations and create a smooth feel.

PEG-25 Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-25 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-25 Glyceryl Trioleate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-25 PABA

UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation.

PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-26

Solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and draws moisture.

PEG-26 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-26 JOJOBA ACID

Emulsifier and emollient that helps mix oil and water and softens skin.

PEG-26-PPG-30 Phosphate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-29 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

peg-2m

A thickening agent.

Peg-2m

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or humectant.

PEG-2M

Thickener that increases the viscosity of formulations.

PEG-3 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-3 Cocamide

Surfactant and emulsifier that cleanses and helps mix oil and water.

PEG-3 Cocamine

Surfactant and emulsifier that cleanses and helps mix oil and water.

PEG-3 Dimethicone

Emollient and conditioning agent that softens skin and hair.

PEG-3 Distearate

Emulsifier and thickener used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-3 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE

Cross-linking agent used in polymer formation.

PEG-3,2',2'-di-p-phenylenediamine

Hair dye component.

PEG-30 Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

An emulsifier that helps create stable oil-in-water emulsions.

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Peg-30 Glyceryl Stearate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps condition the skin.

PEG-30 Glyceryl Trioleate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 Phytosterol

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.

PEG-30 Sorbitan Tetraoleate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-30 Stearate)

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-300

Solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and draws moisture.

peg-32

A humectant and solvent.

Peg-32

A polyethylene glycol used as a thickener or humectant.

PEG-32

Solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and draws moisture.

PEG-32 Stearate

Emulsifier and thickener used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-33 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Peg-35 Castor Oil

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from castor oil.

PEG-35 castor oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-35 Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-35 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-35 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-36 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4

Solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and draws moisture.

PEG-4 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4 DIACRYLATE

Cross-linking agent used in polymer formation.

PEG-4 Dilaurate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4 DILAURATE

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4 DIMETHACRYLATE

Cross-linking agent used in polymer formation.

Peg-4 Laurate

A surfactant and emulsifier used in cosmetic formulations.

PEG-4 Laurate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4 LAURATE

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-4 Olivate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Peg-4 Rapeseedamide

A surfactant and emulsifier derived from rapeseed oil.

PEG-4 Rapeseedamide

Surfactant and emulsifier that cleanses and helps mix oil and water.

PEG-4 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE

Cross-linking agent used in polymer formation.

Peg-40

A polyethylene glycol used as an emulsifier or surfactant.

PEG-40

Solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and draws moisture.

Peg-40 Castor Oil

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from castor oil.

PEG-40 Castor Oil

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-40 CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-40 Castor Oil Hydrogenated

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-40 glyceryl cocoate

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

peg-40 hydrogenated

An emulsifier and solubilizer derived from castor oil.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated (Castor Oil)

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients, and as a surfactant to cleanse.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used to solubilize oils and fragrances.

PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients, and as a surfactant to cleanse.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients, and as a surfactant to cleanse.

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients, and as a surfactant to cleanse.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laureth-21

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients, and as a surfactant to cleanse.

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-40 JOJOBA ACID

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG-40 Lanolin

Acts as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients.