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# **polysorbate 80**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 98% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 33Growth 21Conversion 95Competition 25Returns 95Price range 83Avg price 83Brand share 4Review moat 81Quality gap 24

**Conversion**

**Great****12.0%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.9%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.24**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$8.98–$49.95**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Great****383.29**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Okay****$156K**

$156K/yr · 72K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****70%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-8.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Brand share**

**Bad****98%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 70% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**6 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**7**

**Top-5 brand share**

**98%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Hznxolrc40% - velona34% - FSbbTaibanle14% - 33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.8% - Traverse Bay Bath and Body2% - Talsen Chemicals2%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$16K20%$31K30%$47K40%$63K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 16 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fHaCW4yBL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 16 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results**velona**$14.01**4.7★2,401 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078T6RQRS) [2![12 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions Shampoos Body Washes and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r0czuj4-L.jpg)**12 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions Shampoos Body Washes and More**Hznxolrc**$11.53**4.7★474 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG6ZF2G1) [3![6 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-j9xjxckL.jpg)**6 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions**Hznxolrc**$9.40**4.6★250 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1VRV6YG) [4![Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MCqTgXxQL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects**FSbbTaibanle**$9.90**4.5★54 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYD85NP) [5![21.17 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions Shampoos Body Washes and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZvnpQyDYL.jpg)**21.17 oz Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Premium Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Oleate) Liquid 100% Pure Cosmetics Grade Gentle on Skin Suitable for Making Lotions Shampoos Body Washes and More**Hznxolrc**$16.75**4.7★278 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y2SZQZ2)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Polysorbate 80 (16oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 16 OUNCES](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413GMxo4fZL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 (16oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 16 OUNCES**33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.**$17.14**11 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT78XDRD) [![Polysorbate 80 (8oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 8 OUNCES](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t4DPW5dWL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 (8oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 8 OUNCES**33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.**$11.77**18 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT6WWMMK) [![Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MCqTgXxQL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects**FSbbTaibanle**$9.90**54 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYD85NP) [![Polysorbate 80 16oz Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MCqTgXxQL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 16oz Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects**FSbbTaibanle**$15.36**54 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYD8YTJ) [![Polysorbate 80 Cosmetic Grade by Talsen Chemicals (12 Ounce / 355 mL) 100% Pure Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Oil Soap Making Supplies Bath Body Tween 80 T-Maz 80](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21rClNs-xTL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 Cosmetic Grade by Talsen Chemicals (12 Ounce / 355 mL) 100% Pure Polysorbate 80 for Bath Bombs Oil Soap Making Supplies Bath Body Tween 80 T-Maz 80**Talsen Chemicals**$8.98**20 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNRDXPSF)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Polysorbate 80 16oz Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MCqTgXxQL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 16oz Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects**FSbbTaibanle**$15.36**4.5★**▲ 104%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYD8YTJ) [![Polysorbate 80 (16oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 16 OUNCES](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413GMxo4fZL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 (16oz) | USP Grade - Tween 80 Natural Emulsifier & Solubilizer for Essential Oils Fragrances Lotions Shampoos & Bath Product | Improves Clarity & Stability | 16 OUNCES**33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.**$17.14**4.6★**▲ 63%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT78XDRD) [![Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 8 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WOQ3fXyfL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 8 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results**velona**$10.04**4.7★**▲ 59%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078T41YWB) [![Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 16 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fHaCW4yBL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 16 Fl Oz | Solubilizer Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking Skin Care and Bath Bombs Sprays Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results**velona**$14.01**4.7★**▲ 54%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078T6RQRS) [![Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MCqTgXxQL.jpg)**Polysorbate 80 200g Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier 100% Pure Cosmetic Grade Solubilizer for Bath Bombs Skincare Lotions Body Washes DIY Beauty Projects**FSbbTaibanle**$9.90**4.5★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYD85NP)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -8.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

3K2KPrime Day '25Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**42%

*“Good quality”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Good size for occasional use”*

**Smell**13%

*“Removed chemical odor from new clothing”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“I must say that the product did its job as expected”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“good value for the amount you receive”*

**Color**3%

*“Helps the color wash down the drain”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Works well”*

**Contamination Free**3%

*“that's ok when it saves my items”*

**Correct Contents**2%

*“Large Quantity”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“The container itself is easy to carry and handle, which makes a difference when youre actually using it”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**25%

*“Sadly, fragrances don't wash out these days”*

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Poorly stored garbage”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**20%

*“false advertising”*

**Thickness**10%

*“Thick as castor oil”*

**Color**5%

*“Completely orange/yellow solution”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**5%

*“The SLIGHTEST excess amount can ruin your product and make it a sudsy, cloudy mess”*

**Defective Material/Parts**5%

*“Changed its property in a couple of weeks”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Leak-Proof**19%

**Functionality-Overall**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Size-Overall**8%

**Value For Money**8%

**Smell**7%

**Color**7%

**Certifications**7%

**Product Condition**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%