Is Steareth-2 comedogenic?

A small ethoxylated stearyl alcohol used as a co-emulsifier in creams.

This is informational, not medical advice.

Category: surfactant

Steareth-2

Comedogenic Rating: 2 / 5 (Low risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

A small ethoxylated stearyl alcohol used as a co-emulsifier in creams. It is rated mild on the lists that include it.

Common INCI Aliases: PEG-2 stearyl ether

Scientific References: skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com

Other names for Steareth-2

  • PEG-2 stearyl ether

Labels may use any of these names, so search your ingredient list for each of them.

Check your product

Paste the full ingredient list of a product to see whether Steareth-2 is in it, together with the other ingredients.

Open the Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checker