A short-chain diol used as a solvent.
What it is
Isopentyldiol is a small branched diol (CosIng gives the chemical name 3-methylbutane-1,2-diol). CosIng lists it as a solvent.
Where it is used
Used in toners, essences, serums, creams and hair care products.
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 reveal whether it is made from petrochemical or plant-based raw materials.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (53)
- Magic Cleanse, Tone & Glow Duo: Cleanser & Toner · Charlotte Tilbury
- Glow Toner: Hydrating Facial Toner · Charlotte Tilbury
- Night-time Glowing Skin Duo: Mini Skincare Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Take It All Off & Glow Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Mini Glow Toner: Travel-sized Facial Toner · Charlotte Tilbury
- Bronzer wypiekany Glow Bronzer – Golden Horizon · Pierre René
- Puder Brązująco- Rozświetlający / Bronzing Powder Shimmering · Pierre René
- Intensywnie regenerujący płyn micelarny · Eveline Cosmetics
- Upiększający krem do ciała CC · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kryjąco-nawilżający podkład & korektor, wersja mini · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kryjąco-nawilżający podkład & korektor · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum rozświetlająco-nawilżające · Eveline Cosmetics