PEG-30 Sorbitol Tetraoleate Laurate

AKA: Sorbitol Tetraoleate Laurate Ethoxylate

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Not Clean

PEG-30 Sorbitol Tetraoleate Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Surfactant

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier created by combining sorbitol (a natural sugar alcohol) with oleic and lauric acids and polyethylene glycol, developed in the 20th century to enhance emulsification and texture in cosmetics.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR