A mixed triglyceride of four fatty acids, used as an emollient and skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride is a mixture of triesters of glycerin with caprylic (C8), capric (C10), myristic (C14) and stearic (C18) acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as creams and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the proportions of the individual fatty acids.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (22)
- Black Pine Plump-Up Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Restorative Overnight Facial · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Black Pine Primus Youth Renewal Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream 20ML · KORRES
- Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Brightening + Dark Spot Routine ($176 Value) · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Arch™ Brow Sculpting Pencil · Hourglass
- Seaside Retreat Sweet Apricot Body Lotion 16 fl oz · Australian Gold
- HN Agave & Lime Tan Extender Dye Free 18 fl oz · Australian Gold
- HN Vanilla Pineapple Tan Extender Dye Free 18 fl oz · Australian Gold