An emollient ester with a cushioning feel.
What it is
Isostearyl isostearate is the ester of isostearyl alcohol and isostearic acid. CosIng lists it as a binder, emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, foundations, creams and body 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.
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 (245)
- Maybelline Serum Lipstick · Maybelline
- BRONZER FACEFINITY MATTE · Max Factor
- Facefinity Matte Powder Bronzer · Max Factor
- Hyaluronic Intensive Serum · ArtDeco
- Crackling Moisture Mousse · ArtDeco
- Hyaluronic + Replumping Cream · ArtDeco
- Semilac Nail & Cuticle Elixir Wish 7ml · semilac
- ZESTAW LIP MATIC Shine & Define – GOLD · Pierre René
- Olejek do pielęgnacji ust Lip Oil nr 04 Caramel Truffle · Pierre René
- Olejek do pielęgnacji ust Lip Oil nr 05 SOFT TOFFEE · Pierre René
- Paletka Shape It Baby Contour Palette · Pierre René
- Lip Contour Scriber no. 11 JULS · Pierre René