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INCI name

ISOCETYL STEARATE

Isocetyl stearate

Skin conditioning – emollientSkin conditioningreviewed

An ester of a branched C16 alcohol and stearic acid, used as an emollient.

What it is

Isocetyl stearate is the ester of isocetyl alcohol (a branched C16 alcohol) and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, foundations, lipsticks and other 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.

Isocetyl alcohol is a mixture of branched isomers, so the raw material is not a single compound.

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 (16)

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