A titanium compound with isostearic acid chains, used as an emollient and emulsifier.
What it is
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate is an organotitanium compound in which a titanium atom is bound to one isopropoxy group and three isostearic acid residues. CosIng lists it as an emollient and emulsifying surfactant. It is often used to coat the surface of pigments and powders.
Where it is used
Found mainly in foundations, face powders, eyeshadows, lipsticks and sun 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.
When it is used to coat pigments, it is listed separately on the label even though it is bound to the pigment surface.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (71)
- Revolution Superdewy SPF30 Skin Tint · Revolution
- Sunkisser · Maybelline
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Make-up · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Second Skin · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Lasting Performance · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Pore Minimising & Mattifying Primer · Max Factor
- Miracle Second Skin Foundation · Max Factor
- Lasting Performance Foundation · Max Factor
- Facefinity Lasting Performance Foundation · Max Factor
- The Contour Kajal – Taupe · IsaDora
- The Contour Kajal – Chocolate Brown · IsaDora
- Strut With It · essie

