An ester of isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid, used as an emollient and binder.
What it is
Isopropyl stearate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid, a saturated C18 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as a binding, emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, makeup, pressed powders and lip 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 the stearic acid is of plant or animal origin.
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 (12)
- Pielęgnujące mleczko oczyszczające · Nivea
- 3w1 Łagodzące chusteczki do demakijażu cera sucha i wrażliwa i wrażliwa · Nivea
- 3w1 Odświeżające chusteczki oczyszczające · Nivea
- Nivea Gentle Biodegradable Face Cleansing Makeup Wipes 25 pack · Nivea
- Nivea Sensitive Biodegradable Face Cleansing Makeup Wipes 25 pack · Nivea
- Nivea Refreshing Biodegradable Face Cleansing Makeup Wipes 25 pack · Nivea
- Urea Repair · Eucerin
- Nivea Rich Firming Q10 + Vitamin C Body Lotion 400mL · Nivea
- NIVEA Sensitive Cleansing Wipes 25 stk · Brynild AS
- Nivea Wipes Natural Good Cleansing Wipes 25stk · BRYNILD GRUPPEN AS
- Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free · Eucerin
- Rexona odorono · Unilever