A synthetic emollient oil.
What it is
Hydrogenated polyisobutene is a synthetic hydrocarbon polymer. It gives gloss and a cushiony feel and is often used as an alternative to mineral oil or squalane.
Where it is used
Found in lip glosses, lipsticks, creams and sunscreens.
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.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (314)
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Bronzing Drops · Revolution
- Revolution Beam Bright Highlighter · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Pop Gloss Lip Balm · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Soft Swirl Gloss Chocolate Lip · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Heartbreakers Concealer · Revolution
- Relove 911 High Speed Lash & Brow Repair Serum · Revolution
- Relove Colour Play Dreamer Eyeshadow Palette · Revolution
- Relove Colour Play Empower Eyeshadow Palette · Revolution
- Relove Colour Play Motivate Eyeshadow Palette · Revolution
- Relove Colour Play Believe Eyeshadow Palette · Revolution

