INCI name

HEXYLDECYL STEARATE

Hexyldecyl stearate

A fatty acid ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hexyldecyl stearate is the ester of 2-hexyldecanol, a branched fatty alcohol, and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of creams, makeup and other products containing oils.

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.

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.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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