A branched-chain ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Isopropyl isostearate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid, a branched fatty acid. CosIng lists it as binding, emollient and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, makeup and lip products, and as a binder in pressed powders.
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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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 (70)
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cleansing Balm & Miracle Cream Duo · Revolution
- Colour Elixir Lipstick · Max Factor
- Velvet Mattes Lipstick · Max Factor
- Loção Baby Dove Hidratação Enriquecida · Dove
- Rozświetlacz #GLOW Pearl Highlighter by Siostry ADiHD · Pierre René
- Rozświetlacz #GLOW Gold Highlighter by Siostry ADiHD · Pierre René
- Krem odbudowujący do twarzy, NEOHYALURON 903 · Vis Plantis
- Krem odmładzający do twarzy, NEOHYALURON 902 · Vis Plantis
- Krem ujędrniający do twarzy, NEOHYALURON 901 · Vis Plantis
- Przeciwzmarszczkowy krem do twarzy, VITAMINS PHILOSOPHY 1001 · Vis Plantis
- LIFTACTIV COLLAGEN SPECIALIST 16 SPF50 KREM REFILL · Vichy

