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Polysorbate 20

Korean: 폴리솔베이트20 · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Polysorbate 20

Cos De BAHA 10% NAD+ & Matrixyl 3000 & EGF & FGF Serum for Face/Neck - Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Reduction, Soothing, Hydrating, 1 Fl Oz Serum
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cos De BAHA 15% Azelaic Acid High-Strength Serum with MSM for Acne, Hyperpigmentation & Skin Clarity 30ml Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN lifting Eye cream 30ml Eye
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
JMsolution Active Jellyfish Vital Mask (10 Sheets) Mask
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
JMsolution Active Pink Snail Regenerating Mask (10 sheets) Mask
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Centellian24 AHA Aqua Peeling Boosting ampoule 30ml Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cos De BAHA Alcohol Free Acne Treatment Intensive Facial Serum with Azelaic acid 5%, Niacinamide 10%, Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Tea Tree - Fast & Efficient Cystic Acne, Age-Defying Formula 1oz (30ml) Serum
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sulwhasoo Anti-Aging Routine Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Tia'm Anti Blemish Body Lotion Moisturizer
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream 80ml*4ea + Ltd free gifts Moisturizer
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Serum with Niacinamide - Fast Rosacea Skin Care Product + Reduce Cystic Acne Scar + Redness Relief Face + Pimple Pigmentation Blackhead, Alcohol Free, 1oz (30ml) Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum with Niacinamide - Fast Rosacea Skin Care Product + Reduce Cystic Acne Scar + Redness Relief Face + Pimple Pigmentation Blackhead, 1 Fl Oz (30ml) (5% Azelaic Acid) Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Toner for Face with Niacinamide – Rosacea Skin Care, Pore Tightening, Acne Scar, Dark Spot & Redness Treatment, 200ml Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TIRTIR Banana BDRN Eye Mask ( 7ea ) Mask
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5
TIRTIR Banana BDRN Eye Serum Eye
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 5
Pyunkang Yul Barrier Shield Gel Mask 50ml Mask
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Odyssey Black Skin Emulsion 130ml Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Innisfree Black Volcanic PHA Pore Clarifying Cleansing Oil Cleanser
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Holitual BLUE PDRN DOUBLE AMPOULE 45ML Serum
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Papa Recipe Bombee Black Honey Mask Pack Mask
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Nature Republic By Flower Sheer Blur Tint Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Cos De BAHA C1 Ceramide + Niacinamide Serum - Skin Nourishment, Hydration & Vitality, 1.5 Fl Oz (45ml) Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dr.Melaxin Calcium Bonding Serum Serum
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Also listed as

Polysorbate 20 폴리솔베이트20

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Polysorbate 20 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polysorbate 20 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polysorbate 20 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Polysorbate 20 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Polysorbate 20 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리솔베이트20.

Which K-beauty products contain Polysorbate 20?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Cos De BAHA 10% NAD+ & Matrixyl 3000 & EGF & FGF Serum for Face/Neck - Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Reduction, Soothing, Hydrating, 1 Fl Oz, Cos De BAHA 15% Azelaic Acid High-Strength Serum with MSM for Acne, Hyperpigmentation & Skin Clarity 30ml, Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist.

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