Products with Steareth-20
Steareth-20 is the water-loving emulsifier that keeps the oil droplets in a cream finely and evenly dispersed.
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Steareth-20: The Water-Loving Half of an Emulsion
Most lotions are built on a pair of emulsifiers, one that prefers oil and one that prefers water, and steareth-20 is a common choice for the second role. Ethoxylated stearyl alcohol with a high affinity for water, it keeps the oil droplets in a cream finely and evenly suspended, which is what makes the texture feel uniform from the first application to the last.
Revision Skincare uses it more than anyone else in our catalog — Nectifirm, Nectifirm Advanced, DEJ Eye Cream, Intellishade Clear SPF 50 and Firming Night Treatment all contain it — and SkinCeuticals lists it in Daily Moisture.
Do emulsifiers like steareth-20 damage the skin barrier?
At the small percentages used in leave-on creams, no meaningful barrier disruption has been demonstrated. Rinse-off cleansers with high surfactant loads are a different conversation entirely.
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Featured Products with Steareth-20 Reviews
“I LOVE this eye cream. I have tried so many eye creams and they usually either irritate my skin or just don’t do anything for me. This has given me almost immediate results without any irritation....”
“Been using the product for 3 years and have had amazing results. I feel as if it is keeping the aging process at bay and has helped to reverse some fine wrinkles and laxity.”
“I purchased this product in July and have been using it twice a day since then. The container is still going strong now that it’s early September. I have noticed a difference on my forehead wrinkles....”
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