PEG-8
PEG-8
Also known as: peg-8
PEG
1/10
Concern level
Low concern
PEG-8 is a polyethylene glycol compound used as a solvent and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits
Soothing
Concerns
PEG
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
400 g/mol pH Range
6.00 - 8.00Typical Concentration
1.00% - 10.00%CAS Number: 25322-68-3
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin5/10
oily skin5/10
sensitive skin4/10
acne prone5/10
mature skin5/10
normal skin5/10
Interactions
incompatible with: None known
Risks & Warnings
Generally safe; however, may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
Found In Products
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Shiseido
Clarifying Cleansing Foam
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin, With Zinc Pidolate To Remove Excess Oil, Alcohol Free & Oil Free, Face Wash For Oily Skin, Dermatologist & Sensitive Skin Tested
CLINIQUE
Moisture Surge™ Overnight Face Mask to Hydrate + Plump
Origins
Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with Avocado & Hyaluronic Acid
Sunday Riley
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
ISDIN
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Non-pore clogging water-resistant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin E
ISDIN
ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 to even tone and fight photoaging with Peptides and Vitamin E 50
CLINIQUE
Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid
CLINIQUE
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
CLINIQUE
All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
La Mer