Cleanser / Surfactant

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Often labeled as: Balm Emulsifier
"The staple emulsifier for cleansing balms."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly efficient makeup-removing emulsifier. It is excellent at breaking down waterproof mascara and long-wear foundations, allowing them to be rinsed away easily.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Provides the melting texture to cleansing balms and ensures they rinse off cleanly.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A must-have in K-Beauty cleansing routines.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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