Sorbitan Olivate
No meaningful concern for most people; irritation is possible but rare.
What it is
Sorbitan olivate is an ester of sorbitol and olive oil fatty acids. It is the oil-loving half of the olivate emulsifier pair, working alongside cetearyl olivate to hold water and oil together in natural-certified creams.
What it does well
Plant-derived emulsification with a light finish
Used as part of a well-established natural emulsifier system that produces stable creams without ethoxylated ingredients.
Moderate evidence
Where the EU stands
No specific restriction
No EU restriction on use or concentration in cosmetics.
Masks that contain Sorbitan Olivate

Balea
Gesichtsmaske Beauty Hyaluron Hydrogel
20th of 28 on the label
below ≈1%

COSRX
Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
10th of 19 on the label

Dr. Grandel
Timeless Sleeping Cream & Mask
8th of 35 on the label

LOGONA
Nourish Beruhigende Overnight Maske
9th of 53 on the label

MIZON
Snail Wrinkle Care Sleeping Pack
17th of 31 on the label

SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
14th of 23 on the label

SOME BY MI
Daily Retinol Intense Mask
16th of 62 on the label