What skin types is PEG-100 Stearate good for?

PEG-100 Stearate is suitable for all skin types.

Is PEG-100 Stearate safe to use every day?

PEG-100 Stearate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 1–5% in formulations.

PEG-100 Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Emulsifier

“A workhorse emulsifier, almost always paired with glyceryl stearate.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Very low

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

1–5%

What it does

PEG-100 stearate binds the oil and water phases of a lotion together and is nearly always listed next to glyceryl stearate, the pair forming a stable, light emulsion. It has no direct effect on skin.

Benefits

Creates stable, non-greasy lotion textures

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skin

How to use

A base ingredient. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 1–5% in formulations